Guest Opinion | Thursday, April 30,2009

Independents use teamwork to beat back the chains

Retail sales endured the steepest holiday season drop since the Great Depression last year, falling 9.8 percent from the previous December. But while news was bleak for most retailers, a close look

Guest Opinion | Wednesday, April 8,2009

The high cost of limbo at Springfield High

By Tony Leone

Springfield School District 186 is expected to receive $8.5 million in federal stimulus money. Though there appear to be limitations and guidelines are yet to be developed, district officials have b

Guest Opinion | Wednesday, April 1,2009

Fertility in the age of the Octomom

By Lorna Marshall

As specialists in the field of fertility, we cringe every time a higher order multiple pregnancy (three or more gestations) receives special attention. Almost every Mother’s Day contest for &l

Guest Opinion | Wednesday, March 18,2009

I need medical marijuana

By Dennis Garland

I read with interest your article on medical marijuana [see “Medical marijuana,” by R.L. Nave, IT, Feb. 26]. I then read the letters to the editor in the March 5 issue and I take issue wi

Guest Opinion | Wednesday, March 4,2009

Springfield neighborhoods need stimulus

By Timothy Rowles

As we anticipate the financial resources that are certain to come to Illinois and, we hope, to the capital city, let us not forget where some of our greatest needs are: in the heart of our city. If

Guest Opinion | Wednesday, February 25,2009

A peace activist’s concern about Obama’s war

By Diane Hughes

Finally, the change we’ve all been waiting for; the light at the end of the tunnel. Now we can sit back and relax, right? Well, at this moment, pundits vie for the cleverest visuals to m

Guest Opinion | Wednesday, February 25,2009

Trash talk

Internet exchange: What’s really important here?

By Marc Elliott

Tom, before you read my response to your e-mail, I want you to keep in mind that I am not a fan of the Democratic Party or especially of the Republican Party; I hold both in contempt for

Guest Opinion | Wednesday, February 11,2009

Filling Lincoln’s shoes, size 14

By William Furry

This week is without precedent in our city’s history. Not only are we celebrating the 200th birthday of Illinois’ favorite son in the community he famously called home, the newly elected l

Guest Opinion | Wednesday, February 4,2009

Cops: Why we love ’em and hate ’em

By George A.M. Heroux

We certainly have divergent opinions about police officers. Are they gallant knights or authoritative villains? I am involved in an organization that assists family members of victims of drun

Guest Opinion | Wednesday, January 28,2009

Imagination needed to save public access TV

By Bob Gray

Imagine cable television channels keeping you aware of all the local activities, events, policies and important decisions that affect your quality of life. Springfield offers that service, sort of.