When I was growing up, my small-town barber was a man with a sweet but regulated smile on his face, discouraged eyes behind horn-rimmed glasses. His name was Hans Fowler. Over the years of my maturity into early adulthood, Hans and I spoke of many things. He wielded his scissors unhurriedly and had quiet opinions on everything. In those days there was much talk of sending men to the moon Hans said it would never happen. One day we bet a dollar. In 1970 I came home from college to get my hair cut

They tell me I'm supposed to make a concession speech. Me? Concede to Sleepy Joe? There must be a way I can still win, even without the votes.

They tell me I'm supposed to make a concession speech. Me? Concede to Sleepy Joe? There must be a way I can still win, even without the votes. Rudy and Corey are in Philadelphia looking for anything. Maybe they'll find a laptop with voting irregularities. Eric, Don Jr, Jared, they all say we should keep suing. It's worked before so many times. And maybe the Supreme Court will do its job and help me like they helped George. So many people love me: See how they flocked to my rallies? There's

We stand on the edge of an historic victory. Votes, politics, criticism, and praise aside, the bare facts are that our nation has elected its first woman to the Oval Office.

We stand on the edge of an historic victory. Votes, politics, criticism, and praise aside, the bare facts are that our nation has elected its first woman to the Oval Office. Kamala Harris is the first female Vice-President-elect, the first Black Vice-President-elect, the first South East Asian Vice-President-elect. Her election is a moment for pride for barriers broken and glass ceilings shattered. It is also a time for deep introspection and shame that it has taken this long. I’ve heard many

Perspectives author Elsa Glover occasionally recruits fellow teachers or students to take over her regular slot in the schedule and share their opinions with WNIJ listeners. Today, we hear from Kaneland High School Spanish teacher Dylan Donley.

Perspectives author Elsa Glover occasionally recruits fellow teachers or students to take over her regular slot in the schedule and share their opinions with WNIJ listeners. Today, we hear from Kaneland High School Spanish teacher Dylan Donley. You might have said once before that you would give that homeless person a few dollars, but you’re not sure what they would do with it. You might have had one person whisper in your ear that someone could abuse your generosity. Another person might

Now, in the second half of my life, with more years behind me than before me, my birthdays have taken on new meaning. Especially this year. My 67th birthday.

Now, in the second half of my life, with more years behind me than before me, my birthdays have taken on new meaning. Especially this year. My 67 th birthday. Everything about this year has been historic, a pandemic, stressful presidential election, and my own two life-threatening medical events. I feel very grateful to be alive and able to reflect back while looking ahead. My birthdays are when I take stock, make wishes, and set a course for the coming year. This year my wishes include: That as

The Rwandan genocide shows how misinformation and group loyalties can decimate humanity. Amid political and social rivalry, partisan radio stations brainwashed Hutus to hate their neighbors, and they slaughtered them.