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Substance abuse coalition: Many reasons to opt out of recreational marijuana

The Southern Illinois Substance Abuse Alliance says legalized recreation marijuana will be revenue-negative instead of a tax boon; and says it makes it too easy for teens to become users
Nov 6, 2019 11:00 AM
Rich Miller: Business will have to find another way to affect legislation

A lobbyist who works for a business-related organization asked me a question the other day that I've been hearing a lot lately: "Who's going to be the stopper now?"
By Rich Miller Mar 6, 2019 6:14 PM
Riverboat passengers could provide boon to Chester businesses

To the editor (an open letter to the Chester business community): Please join us to learn about the visiting riverboats and how your business and our community can benefit from their passengers becoming our guests. The visiting riverboats and their guests have been increasing in numbers and we would like to discuss ideas and strategies to not only improve their experience but to increase their spending while they are here and keep them coming to our lovely little town.
Feb 28, 2019 4:36 PM
Letter to the editor: Time will come when there are no refs left to abuse

To the editor: I enjoyed reading your column ("Too many adults behaving badly at kids' games," Jan. 30, by John Homan) on fan behavior at sporting events. I have been an IHSA-licensed official for 28 years. Some people might say not a very good one, but just like all my officiating buddies, I always do my best and make it my goal to be fair, be in position, and get the call right.
Feb 6, 2019 7:12 PM
Letter to the editor: $15 minimum wage must take into account regional differences

Don Welge, president of Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. in Chester, says if Illinois is going to enact a minimum wage increase, it needs to take into account the varying affects that will have on different regions of the state.
Feb 6, 2019 2:18 PM
Rich Miller: Will tapes undo Madigan? Be patient; only time will tell

We've known for weeks now that the FBI recorded Chicago Alderman Ed Burke's mobile phone conversations over a period of eight months, listening in on 9,475 calls. And then we discovered that the feds had wired up Chicago Alderman Danny Solis during his own conversations with Burke. Alderman Burke has a rather, um, "earthy" way of talking when he's among friends and close allies. Race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexuality, whatever. You name it, if there's a socially unacceptable word to describe it, his pals say, he's probably used it.
By Rich Miller Feb 6, 2019 6:06 PM
Rich Miller: First big test for governor-elect is minimum wage increase

Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker was asked last week about the timeline for passage of a new minimum wage law. "That's very important to me," Pritzker said, "It's probably something we'll be able to get done in the first six months in office."
By Rich Miller Dec 12, 2018 11:44 AM
Rich Miller: On the ropes now, the IPI could rebuild under Pritzker

"Is that the guy from the Policy Institute?" House Speaker Michael Madigan asked his press secretary after an Illinois News Network reporter recently tried to ask Madigan a question at the Statehouse. The Illinois Policy Institute transferred ownership of the network to the Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity back in January. But they all share the same street address. "Same difference," Madigan's press secretary said in response.
By Rich Miller Dec 5, 2018 12:04 PM
Guest view: In memory of George H.W. Bush, and his Greatest Generation

George Herbert Walker Bush, who died last Friday at age 94, was a congressman, an ambassador, chairman of the Republican National Committee, director of the CIA, Vice President and President.
By Don Handy Dec 5, 2018 11:55 AM
Our haste to 'move on' from discussing sexual assault fixes nothing

The topic of sexual assault was on the front pages for weeks. But for the most part, we talked over it and around it; anything but the uncomfortable work of talking through it.
By John Pfeifer Oct 26, 2018 11:11 AM

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