New York City’s plan to establish government-supported grocery stores is being promoted as an innovative solution to high food prices and limited access to supermarkets. Under the proposal, the city would provide publicly owned…

In his July 19th commentary, Alan pointed out how George Washington’s Farewell Address deserves to stand beside Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address because its timeless warnings about national unity, partisan division, constitutional government, personal virtue, public…

The 2020 election marked a turning point in American politics. It showed serious problems in our election system that should worry every citizen, regardless of their political party. My concerns are not based solely…

As a small business owner employing 20 hardworking Illinoisans, I’ve reached the point where I wonder how much longer businesses like mine can survive under the policies coming out of Springfield. Every year, it…

When baseball fans think about the Chicago Cubs, certain positions seem forever linked to legendary players. Ernie Banks at shortstop. Ron Santo at third base. Billy Williams in left field. But perhaps no position…

As a 68-year-old man who has spent most of his life in a small town, I’ve had plenty of time to think about what makes this country so special. As America celebrates 250 years…

A Different World From Today For those like me who grew up during the 1970s and 1980s, childhood was an experience that often feels worlds apart from what young people know today. While…

For decades, Americans watched women fight for rights that most of us now take for granted. Women fought for equal opportunities in education, in the workplace, in athletics, and throughout society. They fought to…

Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner. The days are getting longer, temperatures are rising, birds are singing in the morning, and lawns are beginning to turn green. As we…