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

My surgeon expects my leg to recover after some physical therapy, yet to come. He did some scraping to give the nerve more room to heal and do its job.

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

One of the most serious threats to press freedom has been playing out in a low-level federal court in Virginia, and it was already weakening the ability of journalists to hold this president accountable for his actions.

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?

Another Winter Olympics is in the books. However, the story lines and life lessons are sure to stay with us for years to come. Also, a follow-up on the anxiety-producing event of last week.

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.

In this week's column, Toby Moore writes the only way to change is to think of tomorrow, rather than yesterday.

Column: Deepen your self-love, not in phony egotistical ways, but in ways that are less judgmental. Judge yourself less, both the good and the bad. Sprinkle some kindness onto your wounds, writes Joan Budilovsky.