Does Francisco Solares-Larrave really need all those watches and pens?

Wendy Larson Bennett is grateful for the years Rockford has benefitted from the presence (and hard work) of Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson.

Connie Seraphine highly recommends spending some time with family and friends before summer's over!

Wester Wuori and his wife celebrate more than a quarter century of marriage.

Tom McBride says you should cherish and protect your "human-ness."

Rick Brooks shares his thoughts about the value of public broadcasting.

Northern Illinois University's art museum is closing. Deborah Booth calls it a huge loss for the community.

Some of the luster is off a national award and that symbolizes a lot more to Marianna Ruggerio than her own experience.

Lou Ness urges NPR and PBS fans to fight back.

Dan Kenney has always turned to words in times of trouble — are they enough now?