We also hope to sow seeds for those who can someday take our places, wherever they land, continuing the cycle of finding a little corner of life in which to make a difference.

We hope the stories in this special edition serve as a reminder that heroism doesn’t have to be extraordinary to matter.

Even if the math isn’t perfect, it helps to understand promises and projections versus the likely reality.

Remember: the Bears have a stadium. No one forced the team to spend almost $300 million to buy an old horse track without any concrete development plans.

GUEST COLUMN: Being physically fit means having a strong heart, healthy muscles, flexible joints, and being at a healthy weight. It’s not just about looking good or being athletic.

In the Sauk Valley, disputes over gas-powered bikes have drawn ire from residents and law enforcement in recent years. Taking a clearer, statewide approach to e-mobility rules is a welcome step toward protecting riders, drivers, and pedestrians alike.

The Burma-Shave signs, which were a staple on American highways from 1926 to 1963, were a marketing bonanza for the company and became part of the allure of car travel in the era.

To be fair, Frank Mautino isn’t the only person to benefit from these structures, just a convenient, timely proxy.

"On a single receipting day this month following the April 15 income tax deadline, more than $1.5 billion in income tax receipts were collected."