The Illinois ag sector is vital to the local, state and national economies.

"Of course not one such murder is acceptable, but lies and laying blame only worsen the situation," Joan Davis of Huntley writes in a letter to the editor.

"Ray Mrocks will be missed, but look at the lovely and unusual send off his volunteerism wrought. RIP Ray Mrocks," Pat Lawlor of Marengo writes in a letter to the editor.

Opinion by Scott Holland: This project could be transformative beyond even bold predictions, but that degree of potential also drastically elevates the stakes of failing to deliver.

"If Shorten leaves one post, we will still need to cut two checks. Since he’s doing a good job with both why chance someone else," Peter Krawczyk of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

It’s important to remember that any development at this scale necessarily impacts public resources, even if just transportation infrastructure and emergency response.

A plethora of pink is about to hit us all during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, many of us who have had breast cancer aren't feeling very festive. Like the disease, it's a bit complicated.

Plenty of legislative proposals are perennial, some with the same diligent sponsors and a few that represent old ideas under new names. On rare occasions, one party claims the other’s idea as its own and runs it up a different flagpole. That won’t happen with HB 2827.

"Numeracy – like literacy – equips students to think critically, solve problems and make informed decisions in daily life."