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Our view: Only public outrage can get 'Fair Maps' done

The best chance Illinoisans have for taking back control of their legislative elections in five years, is reaching a critical point now. It's time for the public to step up.
By The Editorial Board Apr 20, 2018 1:00 AM
SIU System leaders: We'll stay neutral for now on campus separation proposal

A statement from SIU President Randy Dunn and board of trustees Chairwoman Amy Sholar on the proposed legislation to separate the Carbondale and Edwardsville campuses of SIU.
Apr 19, 2018 12:31 PM
Rich Miller on politics: Budget is the final major test of Rauner's first term

I've heard a whole lot of commentary about the upcoming state budget negotiations during the past few weeks and it pretty much all ignores recent history and focuses instead on one-sided claims of pending controversy.
By Rich Miller Apr 18, 2018 1:44 PM
Our view: Just don't go Hollywood on us, Mason

For anyone who has just emerged from under a rock, Mason Ramsey is the Golconda wunderkind who is tearing up the internet with his rendition of Hank Williams Sr.'s "Lovesick Blues," complete with his own yodeling warble.
By The Editorial Board Apr 13, 2018 11:03 AM
Letter: Legislature should move on Southwest Illinois Connection project

An open letter to state Sens. James F. Clayborne Jr. and Martin A. Sandoval from Marc L. Kiehna, chairman of the Four County Highway Coalition.
Apr 6, 2018 1:00 AM
John Homan: Weather-related anxiety is no fun

Southern Illinois took a few punches to the solar plexus Tuesday night, but survived a potential knockout blow when at least one reported tornado skipped in and around the region.
By John Homan Apr 6, 2018 1:00 AM
Guest view: Marion educators missed a valuable opportunity

Columnist John Pfeifer writes that in discouraging a peaceful student protest on March 14, Marion High School missed a great teaching moment.
By John Pfeifer Apr 4, 2018 3:57 PM
Penalty Shots: This is a new era of activism

I was in high school during the 1990s, a period of time of general rebellion among the U.S. teenage populace. So here we are, some 20-odd years later, with a new generation of teenagers seemingly determined to make their mark on the world.
By Pete Spitler Feb 22, 2018 2:40 PM
Our view: Memo to candidate Jeanne Ives: Dump the ad

It is one thing for political advertising to oversimplify issues and ridicule an adversary. It is something altogether more repugnant when such oversimplification and ridicule are heaped on people rather than issues.
By The Editorial Board Feb 9, 2018 1:00 AM
John Homan: Where has our civility gone?

I get that politics can bring out the worst in us. Many of us have strong opinions and we want to believe that the vast majority of Americans believe the way we do, or should. But there are certain lines that should never be crossed
By John Homan Feb 2, 2018 6:02 PM

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