IL state football champs to be crowned this weekend
State finals in football take place today in Illinois at NIU Huskie Stadium. Our predictions will be published for the record after the games are done.
A few Thanksgiving observations
Noting the presidential history of the holiday, we observe that much needs to happen to ensure a healthy economy and a healthy planet.
High school students need to study the fine arts
If you don't think fine arts programming is vital, ask a high school student. An IL student newspaper asked several, and here's what they heard.
Md. county hits the opioid crisis head-on
The opioid crisis has caused schools to adjust their services, sometimes beyond the needs of current funding or staffing levels.
IL football state final games are set
16 football semifinal games were played today in Illinois, and 9 of the 16 teams headed to DeKalb are still undefeated.
A word on Al Franken and Donald Trump #MeToo
Some appreciation for the nuance of attraction is required as we hear about case after case of powerful men taking advantage of women.
Libertyville band set for London on New Year’s
20 marching bands, 18 coming from the US (2 fr. IL), will march through Picadilly Circus to the Houses of Parliament on New Year's Day.
School Reform Commission in Philly votes to dissolve
The School Reform Commission will end in Philadelphia, following a historic vote Thursday. Next: mayoral control, and then ...?
Keystone Pipeline leaks 210,000 gallons of oil
The Keystone Pipeline in South Dakota has spring a leak and dumped hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil onto a field.
I’m concerned about a #MeToo backlash
#MeToo has led to the outing of powerful men who have clearly abused and harassed women. Some people look more long-term.