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On Dec. 23 I had an internet experience that I want to share with your readers, especially senior citizens. My story began when my mother-in-law gave me a mailing from state Assemblyman Brian Miller, ...

In my recent writing, Trenton Needs: Fiscal Responsibility & Economic Growth, I argued that responsible budgeting and disciplined decision-making are the foundation of a stronger, more stable city.

The Balkan theme for Illinois’ basketball team this season is fun and easy to enjoy, even if some students are so geographically challenged they couldn’t find the Balkan region on a map of Europe if ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The most insulting thing about the success of Breaking Rust, an artificial intelligence “artist” that topped ...

With food prices soaring, ways exist to reduce the cha-ching at supermarket checkouts. Check it out, now. Several supermarkets have refrigerated cases filled with marked-down items, as grocery stores ...

Two new Democratic governors in key electoral states, an overwhelming vote for Democratic districts in California, three Democratic Supreme Court justices returned to the bench in Pennsylvania - these ...

Clearly, we are not the Greatest Generation. I say that not to demean the men and women who’ve spent the last 20 years deploying back and forth to Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and dozens of other corners ...

On Monday, October 6th, I had the opportunity to hear directly from residents at our City Council hearing about their daily experiences on Hyde Park Avenue, and what I heard was deeply concerning.

What made America great? Why did one politician campaign for president with the implied slogan that America was (no longer) great? What was his strategy to make America great again? The Great Red Hat ...

Last April in Stewartville, due to budget cuts, the school board eliminated a few programs and some staff positions. One of the programs that they cut was gymnastics. I am a senior at Stewartville ...