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Dave Hinton is editor of The News-Gazette's 'Our Communities' section. He can be reached at dhinton@news-gazette.com.
Gov. JB Pritzker is leaving the door open to changing Illinois’ congressional maps to “counterbalance” an attempt by Texas ...
Illinois state Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Murrayville, said Pritzker is a hypocrite because he signed off on Illinois’ political maps in 2021 that received a failing grade for gerrymandering.
After-school funding was released, but billions of dollars remain frozen, weeks before the start of the school year.
"If Illinois truly cares about women and its “pro-choice” principles, it must stop punishing those who offer life-affirming ...
Twenty states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit in federal court in Rhode Island to stop the Trump administration ...
Texas Republicans are poised to redraw the state’s congressional map during a special session that starts Monday. It's a move ...
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Explaining why there are so many closures on MCT trails
For weeks now, people have been asking my colleagues and me why there are so many closures on the MCT Trails. And my answer is simple: “Success comes at a cost.” OK, that’s not what I say, but I have ...
Artist gatherings, maker consortiums, unique road trips, and so much more define this evolving multi-state art fair that ...
Because Staunton isn’t just another dot on the Illinois map – it’s proof that sometimes, the most magical places are hiding in plain sight. Staunton’s downtown district is what small-town dreams are ...