Supreme Court must take heed of census manipulation evidence
There was already little doubt that the Trump administration acted in bad faith when it moved to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Cens…
Mayor’s treatment of the press smacks of authoritarianism
That Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk quashed questions from a Joliet Herald-News reporter at a public meeting over the police shooting of an armed…
Remembering my grandfather's courage through his Purple Heart
As we celebrate Memorial Day, I would like to recognize the sacrifice of my dad’s father – former Joliet resident Jerry Vincent Dillon.
MacArthur knew about soldiers and sacrifice
General Douglas MacArthur certainly was a controversial military figure in American history.Born in …
Some simple actions can boost cybersecurity
In 2017, more than half the U.S. adult population fell victim to cyber crime.* These attacks often succeed because individuals don’t take ba…
Wimbiscus: Giving back to the celebrity elites who have given us so much
God bless our celebrities.You know, those entertainment, media and political elites who make our cou…
Our View: Growing tired of annual tax, fee hikes
With a month until the deadline to approve a budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, this session of the Illinois Legislature has ent…
Styf: Breaking our hearts, breaking our trust
Wednesday was a day we won’t soon forget in Crystal Lake. A day our hearts were broken.A day we fear…
Wimbiscus: The crapshoot that is din-din with ravenous twins
“Ekeyons!”Fists balled at her sides, my granddaughter stands before the kitchen table, fat tears str…
How homeowners can avoid costly weather damage
Winter weather is wreaking havoc on Chicago homes this year. Storms and temperature swings can cause costly damage – from bursting pipes to …
