There have been many studies on motivation, and the science is clear: People are far more successful when they regularly track progress. Recognize how far you’ve come.

Illinois is uniquely violating the Constitution.

It’s always been difficult to see how either Pritzker or Trump could negotiate in this environment. They both clearly want capitulation and they both say they believe that they are the true patriots.

Public statements flowed forth Sunday evening, almost all of them glowing tributes to a dedicated public servant or, at the very least, sincere respect for someone who could cling to their principles without crossing the lines of decency and fair play.

I’ve always wanted to get back into writing. It seems that every time I write, I quit after 20 pages in, and that makes 20 pages of unfinished stories.

In this week's column, Dennis Marek reflects on a trip to New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

'The question is, why is IDOC now saying it’s an emergency, right? What has changed?'

In this week’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster reflects on a recent brush with jury duty. 

In this week's column, Toby Moore writes about how having a Plan B affects your life's Plan A.