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June 01, 2023
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Eye On Illinois: For tighter restrictions, why stop with traffic cameras?

Eye On Illinois: For tighter restrictions, why stop with traffic cameras?

Eye On Illinois: Traffic cameras are perhaps more intertwined with government operations than other private sectors, but a more serious approach at ethics legislation would cast a significantly wider net.

By Scott T. Holland●
May 31, 2023 at 5:00 am CDT

Rich Miller: Behind the scenes of the Democrats’ budget plan

Rich Miller: Behind the scenes of the Democrats’ budget plan

Rich Miller: It takes time for the state to stand up new programs, so state spending can’t justifiably begin for a while. That’s the case here as well, according to the governor’s office.

By Rich Miller●
May 31, 2023 at 5:00 am CDT

So you live in a preschool desert, now what? Apply for funding

So you live in a preschool desert, now what? Apply for funding

Opinion: Illinois schools do an incredible job of helping students grow and graduate, but by the time children start kindergarten, we already see gaps by income, race, or geography.

By Dr. Tony Sanders●
May 30, 2023 at 5:00 am CDT

Beyond Trim: Leafy greens pack a nutrition punch

Beyond Trim: Leafy greens pack a nutrition punch

The answer to spinach pancakes lies in nutrition density.

May 30, 2023 at 5:00 am CDT

Eye On Illinois: No on budget, but yes on a project it funds

Eye On Illinois: No on budget, but yes on a project it funds

Eye On Illinois: Republican voices are heard in Springfield, that effective legislators can represent their constituents even in a minority and that we do ourselves a disservice by perceiving every Statehouse action as strictly partisan bulldozing.

By Scott T. Holland●
May 30, 2023 at 4:50 am CDT

Take steps to have fun safely this boating season

Take steps to have fun safely this boating season

Opinion: Before kicking off another summer of fishing, swimming and water skiing, we must remember to take steps to stay safe.

May 29, 2023 at 3:00 pm CDT

Illinois Civil War hero made Memorial Day official

Illinois Civil War hero made Memorial Day official

Memorial Day celebrations began to spring up on local levels just after the Civil War. But a Civil War hero from Illinois was the first to make the day official.

May 29, 2023 at 5:00 am CDT

‘Sky is the limit’ for women in agriculture

‘Sky is the limit’ for women in agriculture

FarmWeek: It’s been a full-circle moment to watch the face of agriculture change and more women step into leadership roles.

By Ali Preston●
May 29, 2023 at 5:00 am CDT

Eye On Illinois: By state’s low standards, this budget cycle nearly uneventful

Eye On Illinois: By state’s low standards, this budget cycle nearly uneventful

Eye On Illinois: Government isn’t baseball. There aren’t 162 budgets to enact. Both parties have some shared goals with many distinct priorities. There are no trophies, just campaigns and elections.

By Scott T. Holland●
May 27, 2023 at 5:00 am CDT

Brad Fritts: Leave deceptive budgeting practices in past

Brad Fritts: Leave deceptive budgeting practices in past

State Rep. Brad Fritts: The deadline for adjournment of the spring legislative session in the Illinois General Assembly has come and gone without even a draft FY24 state budget shown to legislators.

May 26, 2023 at 11:20 am CDT
The Class of 2023 weathered tough times on the way to graduation day

The Class of 2023 weathered tough times on the way to graduation day

To the Class of 2023: As we picture you today in your colorful matching caps and gowns, walking to the familiar strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” we acknowledge that your road to graduation was far different from our own.

May 26, 2023 at 5:00 am CDT
It’s long past time to for Illinois to enact ethical reforms

It’s long past time to for Illinois to enact ethical reforms

Opinion: There are, however, steps the state can take to disincentivize misbehavior. They involve eliminating the flexibility politicians have to monetize their public offices and raising the costs of getting caught.

May 25, 2023 at 5:00 am CDT

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