High school was a long time ago for most of us. Between classes, studying, finals, extracurriculars, after-school jobs and socializing, teens cram a lot into a day. Remember? A bill on the table in Springfield raises an important question: When should that day start? The measure sponsored by state Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, would […]
Illinois’ real education problem is poor reading and math outcomes in its public-school system. Lawmakers should focus on that first.
It’s unAmerican for ICE to detain immigrants in the country lawfully because of their political views.
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A dog should be able to walk the streets of Chicago without fear of electrocution.
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President Donald Trump played Democrats for fools at the State of the Union address.
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