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Travis DeNeal: Cold weather was time to reflect on good things

As I write this column, the temperature is close to 60 degrees and sunny, contrasted with few days ago when we had a heavy blanket of ice and snow and single-digit temperatures.
By Travis Deneal Feb 24, 2021 11:13 AM
Rich Miller: Mike Madigan, gardener extraordinaire

"The 22nd District is a garden," then-House Speaker Michael Madigan told reporters several years ago when asked about his House district. Some thought it was funny, but he was serious.
Feb 20, 2021 4:55 PM
Rich Miller: On vaccines, ILGOP talking out of both sides of its mouth

The immediate partisan reaction to the governor's reversal on whether legislators should be allowed to be vaccinated during Phase 1B was fairly predictable.
By Rich Miller Feb 12, 2021 3:16 PM
Travis DeNeal: End of cash bail wasn't designed with Saline County in mind

The trickle-down effect of ending cash bail in Illinois may be disastrous to Saline County's finances.
By Travis DeNeal, editor Jan 27, 2021 10:06 PM
Travis Deneal: Looking back at the life of my great-uncle

My great-uncle Sam DeNeal passed away Jan. 6 at the age of 85, and while our family mourns his passing, we have many fond memories to treasure.
By Travis DeNeal, editor Jan 15, 2021 2:05 PM
Holly Kee: Absher keeps his eye on the prize

Holly Kee's column on how Marion has stayed focused on the future even during the pandemic.
By Holly Kee, editor Jan 13, 2021 11:56 AM
Rich Miller: Do Kinzinger's comments lessen his chances for statewide office?

Illinois Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) went so far out on a limb on Trump (even calling for his removal from office) that he may have seriously damaged his chances of winning a statewide primary.
By Rich Miller Jan 9, 2021 12:50 PM
Rich Miller: 'It was the most difficult call I've ever made'

Illinois House Democratic Caucus Chair Kathleen Willis (D-Addison) told me last week that her decision to oppose Speaker Michael Madigan's reelection was a process that she's been struggling with since summer.
By Rich Miller Dec 9, 2020 9:44 AM
DeNeal: Harrisburg sales tax increase evidence of 'Illinois tax paradox'

Taxes are never popular, although living in Illinois a person might think it's a statewide hobby.
Sep 23, 2020 2:01 PM
Du Quoin Call survey: What you're saying about sending kids back to school

Our completely unscientific Facebook survey on how comfortable are parents sending their children back to school next month, produced 28 flat "yes," "Yes, full time," "definitely" and "Hell, yes" responses, without further comment. It also produced eight flat "no" responses. Most interesting however, were the comments.
Jul 17, 2020 1:59 PM

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