The nation marked “Juneteenth” – the anniversary of the last Civil War slaves to learn they’d been freed – last week. The Atlas Society has put together a stirring video on just what that freedom represented, telling it through the eyes of famous abolitionist and freed slave Frederick Douglass.
By Janelle Towne, Opinion ContributorOn Friday, schools across Illinois were closed because it was -6 degrees outside. Not because of snow or ice, but because it’s simply too...
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By John F. Di Leo, Opinion ContributorThe second Trump term has completed its first year. One down, three to go. This time, President Trump knew how to fill...
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By Illinois ReviewIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker and other top Democratic leaders have said there are no allegations or evidence of child care fraud in Illinois, even as the...
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By Illinois ReviewJeanne Ives built her reputation by criticizing consultant-driven campaigns and warning Republican voters about big-money strategies that prioritize image over record.Those warnings are now being revisited...
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By Illinois ReviewAs Illinois Democrats compete in a high-stakes 2026 U.S. Senate primary, immigration enforcement has emerged as one of the most contentious issues in the race, with...
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