https://www.illinoispress.org/Home.aspxhttps://www.illinoispress.org/Home/tabid/105/ArticleID/3181/Leaving-the-Limestone-News.aspxFri, 17 Apr 2026 19:25:00 GMTDear Readers, It is with a heavy heart and a deep sense of gratitude that I am writing to say goodbye as I prepare to retire from my role at Limestone News. My last day will be today, the 15th. Read more

]]>What You Saidhttps://www.illinoispress.org/Home/tabid/105/ArticleID/3180/Ill-carry-the-work-with-me-always.aspxWed, 15 Apr 2026 19:19:00 GMTWork. It's probably the single thing that bonds me most with my father. Read more

]]>What You Saidhttps://www.illinoispress.org/Home/tabid/105/ArticleID/3156/Illinois-TImes-Editors-note.aspxFri, 03 Apr 2026 15:39:00 GMTThis is a milestone to celebrate — hiring our new CEO, naming a new editor and changing to a nonprofit company. It's good, and brave, of Kate McKenzie to join us on our journey, and I thank my colleague, Michelle Ownbey, for taking on new challenges as executive editor. I'm grateful to both for taking my titles and responsibilities so I can move out, move on and move up. As chair of the board, I hope to organize a strong leadership organization that can help this company grow and thrive. Pardon me while I change into my suit. Read more

]]>What You Saidhttps://www.illinoispress.org/Home/tabid/105/ArticleID/3134/What-You-Said-Why-Senate-Bill-Is-A-Blow-To-Public-Oversight.aspxThu, 12 Mar 2026 16:48:00 GMTWhy wouldn't people in government want as much transparency as possible about the things they are up to? Read more

]]>What You Saidhttps://www.illinoispress.org/Home/tabid/105/ArticleID/3117/What-you-said-The-Intelligencer-is-fully-staffed-and-ready-for-whats-next.aspxFri, 20 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMTFor the first time since last summer, the Intelligencer newsroom is fully staffed — and that changes what we can do for this community. Read more

]]>What You Saidhttps://www.illinoispress.org/Home/tabid/105/ArticleID/3099/What-You-Said-Dont-ignore-the-risks.aspxThu, 12 Feb 2026 17:29:00 GMTEven with good intentions, we have to be careful about regulating transparency Read more

]]>What You Saidhttps://www.illinoispress.org/Home/tabid/105/ArticleID/3098/What-You-Said-Whats-on-tap-with-Senate-back-in-business-this-week.aspxFri, 06 Feb 2026 17:23:00 GMTThe Senate is back in session today — for the first time since Jan. 15, and one of just nine days this month which affords an opportunity for exploring resources available through the recently redesigned General Assembly website. Read more

]]>What You Saidhttps://www.illinoispress.org/Home/tabid/105/ArticleID/3097/What-you-Said-Why-Ill-always-say-yes-to-the-invitation.aspxMon, 02 Feb 2026 17:15:00 GMTLast week, I was invited to speak to the Young Men's Club. Read more

]]>What You Saidhttps://www.illinoispress.org/Home/tabid/105/ArticleID/3096/What-You-Said-Pondering-the-little-mysteries-of-everyday-life.aspxMon, 02 Feb 2026 17:03:00 GMTFinally, when it's no longer news printed on paper — and that day is nearing; already Atlanta, Georgia's Journal-Constitution has gone all digital — what will they call news "papers" once they're no longer on paper? Read more

]]>What You Saidhttps://www.illinoispress.org/Home/tabid/105/ArticleID/3048/What-You-Said-Press-freedom-ultimately-wins-out-in-Kansas-county.aspxThu, 20 Nov 2025 18:13:00 GMTPress freedom ultimately wins out in Kansas county It's time once again to dive into another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about over the past week: Read more

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