We wonder why we're electing Democrats and Republicans who seem to be more extreme than the average Democrat or Republican, read more

We wonder why we're electing Democrats and Republicans who seem to be more extreme than the average Democrat or Republican, and when they get to the statehouse, they don't seem to talk to one another.

Illinois pork producers and the pork industry are committed to providing a safe, quality, affordable protein source, while caring for read more

Illinois pork producers and the pork industry are committed to providing a safe, quality, affordable protein source, while caring for the environment, being a good neighbor, and adding economic development to our economy.

Big energy lobbyists may be cheering the bill's enactment, but ordinary Americans had better hold fast to their wallets, ... read more

Big energy lobbyists may be cheering the bill's enactment, but ordinary Americans had better hold fast to their wallets, ... As gasoline prices careen out of control, the bill keeps America speeding down the wrong road toward more oil consumption, more drilling, and more pollution.

We've had quite a few vehicles slide off the highway.

We've had quite a few vehicles slide off the highway.

Examine what is said, not him who speaks.

Examine what is said, not him who speaks.

Louisiana should be able to apply the word â€ÅÂadmirable” to her dream of a modern medical teaching facility. Yet, when read more

Louisiana should be able to apply the word â€ÅÂadmirable” to her dream of a modern medical teaching facility. Yet, when a dream transcends to desire and intention is conquered by cupidity, â€ÅÂadmirability” is reduced to depravity.

We figured it's about time we tried to put on a really good show. It's hard to do that when read more

We figured it's about time we tried to put on a really good show. It's hard to do that when you're going out drinking every night.

My parents are responsible for the two things I like doing most - driving and magic tricks. They bought me read more

My parents are responsible for the two things I like doing most - driving and magic tricks. They bought me my first go-kart and a magician's kit.

The war on terrorism is still his strong suit.

The war on terrorism is still his strong suit.