Opinion
Editorial Cartoon
Today’s America: It could be better, but it is already great
By DENNIS GRUBAUGH What is greatness? I find myself asking that question a lot these days. Donald Trump promises to “Make America Great Again.” But the last time I looked, this country was great and still is. Compared to much of the world, America is superior in almost every form, from its standard of living…
Read MoreThe Rauner-Madigan standoff, Collinsville TIF and other ramblings
By ALAN J. ORTBALS Those of you who know me know that I rarely suffer for lack of an opinion. Sometimes, in fact, I have them lined up jockeying for this limited space. This is one of those months so I’ll try to throw my two cents into multiple pots. Last year I wrote an…
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