Whether Democrat or Republican, we can all agree that Illinois’ nation leading 8,923 units of local government, structured into 45 types of government, is a political tarpit of corruption, cronyism, nepotism, patronage, and waste, and needs restructuring and made a priority of the governor and all members of the General Assembly. There is hope in […]
Kristina Emerson, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Anyi Pardo and Munos Mendoza. Her teacher said, “Kristina is a s…
October 23, 2026


