On May 13, the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance (IGGVA), representing over 130 wineries statewide, called on the Illinois General Assembly to pass House Bill 3172 (HB3172), a key piece of legislation aimed at reforming outdated restrictions that limit the growth and competitiveness of Illinois wineries. Currently, Illinois wineries are capped at producing no…

By PETER NORVID, MD I spent my entire professional life working to serve patients in the Chicagoland area and many of the patients I served were Medicare patients. The cost of prescriptions might not have always been a factor for many of the patients in my care, but I always tried to be mindful of these…

In my professional life as a former senior special agent with the ATF and now as an educator teaching in secondary and higher education throughout Illinois, I have a unique view into both the criminal underworld and the communities it harms. I strongly support HB2634 because I believe it is critical to protect our state…

By DENNIS GRUBAUGH We all knew this chaos was coming. It was spelled out in nearly every speech of the campaign. This year is a reminder of what we went through eight years ago, but Donald Trump 2.0 is more unbridled than before, enabled by a weak Congress and a high court of his own…

By ASHLEY NEWTON A recent article from the American Psychological Association noted that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in health care settings, with its potential use expected to expand across the industry. While AI adoption in health care is on the rise, many providers and patients remain hesitant about its implementation. Although this…

By IRSHAD KHAN Chicago A PhD student was taken off the streets by plain-clothed ICE officers, with no reason given. She had recently written an op-ed exercising her free speech rights. A man was mistakenly deported, with no plans for his return to our country – built on the tenets of the land of the…

By HARVEY HENSON Southern Illinois University  Illinois has long been a hub for innovation. Our strategic location in the heart of the Midwest amidst a robust network of top-tier universities, and a rich legacy of collaboration among private, public, and academic sectors are just a few reasons innovation continues to thrive here. Since 2014, the…

Selecting a construction manager is a crucial decision that can impact a project’s timeline, budget, and overall success. Whether it’s a commercial development, educational facility or healthcare project, having the right team helps ensure smooth execution. The Role of a Construction Manager A construction manager (CM) serves as a liaison between the project owner, designers,…

By DENNIS GRUBAUGH The history of the American workplace will record this era as one of its least memorable, at least in the nostalgic sense. The remote work debate is part of the reason. Five years ago, it split the office asunder. Many employers viewed it as a productivity bust while their workers saw it…