The commissioners court has reached out to the public and sought input on future facilities. One of my goals as read more

The commissioners court has reached out to the public and sought input on future facilities. One of my goals as commissioner was to reach out and establish trusting relationships. With the facility subcommittee, we'll continue on and ultimately we'll do what the public wants.

When you grow up your mother says, 'Wear rubbers or you'll catch cold.' When you become an adult you discover read more

When you grow up your mother says, 'Wear rubbers or you'll catch cold.' When you become an adult you discover that you have the right not to wear rubbers and to see if you catch cold or not. It's something like that.

When you haven't taken that next step, self doubt can take over. But the kids showed a lot of heart read more

When you haven't taken that next step, self doubt can take over. But the kids showed a lot of heart and composure. I'm really proud of this group.

My classes are really challenging. I didn't think senior year would be so tough.

My classes are really challenging. I didn't think senior year would be so tough.

Historically, a La Nina that forms in spring has a tendency for most of Illinois to be dry.

Historically, a La Nina that forms in spring has a tendency for most of Illinois to be dry.

We're trying to have the old school and new school combined in this location. Some might want to come here read more

We're trying to have the old school and new school combined in this location. Some might want to come here for recreational needs, to listen to artists, listen to musicians. We're going to have that, too.

We have a problem with several media taking only a part of the reality and not the whole picture. Some read more

We have a problem with several media taking only a part of the reality and not the whole picture. Some media in the world are more critical towards what's happening than others. It depends on the journalist, it depends how much information they have about the case and which perspective they are asking you from. All of these things can play a role.

I think the revenues were disappointing.

I think the revenues were disappointing.

A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go farther than a great idea that inspires no one.

A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go farther than a great idea that inspires no one.