'Affordable housing' is somewhat of a nebulous concept for people who aren’t in the market as buyers or sellers.

Medication is only one piece of the health care puzzle. There are people who choose between an X-ray and new shoes for the kids. Or those who go to work sick because they can’t make ends meet without every last hour on the time card.

Pritzker’s contribution to Margaret Croke’s comptroller campaign has ignited a debate among Democratic candidates over independence, loyalty and the proper relationship between the state’s fiscal watchdog and the governor’s office.

Today, the presidential inauguration is held on Jan. 20, but the transfer of power wasn’t always on that day.

March may bring green shakes and basketball brackets, but in Batavia, it also brings opportunity, celebration, and a whole lot of community pride, writes Shirley Mott of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.

On one level, this entire debacle sheds useful light on the legislative process to taxpayers and voters who rarely spare a thought for Springfield.

Guest opinion: Like an old car that coughs and sputters, the Geneva police station has reached the limits of what it can reasonably provide, Geneva City Council member Mark Reinecke writes

Are you willing to lose out on restaurant loyalty rewards tied to your phone number or email address? Would you get a test your doctor recommended if you thought that might make your grandkids ineligible for basic medical coverage?

Kudos to all involved, including teacher Paul Ritter, and here’s hoping more students and lawmakers have productive conversations about a better future for everyone in Illinois.