Year over year it becomes clearer that those who thrive in the classroom do so because of passion.

Justice DeArmond: 'The FOID Act presumes no one has the right to keep and bear arms, unless and until the right holder proves otherwise. This is the definition of unconstitutional.'

For such a prominent politician, former Gov. George Ryan’s personal biography is clearly of another time.

If Pritzker’s governance does start slipping because he’s running for higher office, I pledge to let my opinion be known. I will not stand for it. This state is far too important.

May 7 marks the 110th anniversary of the loss of the Lusitania, which helped steer the United States into World War I against Germany. There were some area connections to the tragedy. 

Former state Sen. Kirk Dillard has been RTA chairman since 2014. To whatever extent local choices contributed to the current crisis, he can shoulder responsibility.

Implying a measured decrease in students is sufficient to reveal a failing elementary or high school district ignores other factors that might be at play.

As some question America’s standing as a nation of immigrants and our intentions and ability to fulfill our responsibilities under international law respecting people fleeing persecution, it is important to recall the concept of E Pluribus Unum, the association says.

We’re still left with a scenario where lawmakers built something without knowing if it could be staffed and supported.