Opinion: Illinois is among states with the highest percentage of gas stoves, which do pose health risks. But carrots rather than sticks would do more to encourage people to switch.

Opinion: Our selfless public servants in the state House and Senate used the waning hours of the lame-duck legislative session to vote themselves another pay raise.

Opinion: By ordinary measures, Gov. JB Pritzker had a successful first term. But what now?

Opinion: The ink was barely dry on the new high-powered weapons ban in Illinois when dozens of sheriffs across the state declared they would not enforce the requirement that current owners of such weapons register them with police.

Opinion: Illinois has to step up its game in protecting its environment.

Opinion: To refer to Jesse White as Illinois’ longest-running secretary of state feels like a disservice to a man who has lived more lives and done more things than many of us could dream of.

Opinion: We must acknowledge from the outset that there is likely no foolproof method to eliminate politics or favoritism from the selection of judges at any level in our government.

Opinion: For years, people unfortunately felt the only answer to the widespread possession of powerful guns by criminals was to keep an eye out for escape exits when they were in public places.

Opinion: The new year will bring enhanced savings options for those looking ahead.