Dozens of states have a general sales tax. In Illinois, the tax covers consumer goods, but not services. That's a mistake, ...

It is difficult to disagree with new Secretary of State Marco Rubio's "One Flag" policy for State Department facilities. That one flag is, of course, the Stars and Stripes, the only flag that ...

Invasive species are a nationwide problem, destroying ecosystems and crowding out native plants and animals. Here are the ones specifically plaguing Illinois.

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