TSPR Commentaries

For our "Women's Voices" series, commentator Maren McIlvaine-Newsad tells us she’s experienced significant ups and downs in the past year. They’ve taught her to appreciate every moment.

A legislative proposal in Illinois would allow community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees. Commentator and Spoon River College President Curt Oldfield thinks it’s a good idea.

Commentator Tim McCartney reminisces about his years at WIU and in Macomb in the late 1960s and into the '70s.

For our Women’s Voices series, commentator Beth Howard says fear and doubt can creep into any creative endeavor. But she says that should not stop you from seeing your vision through.

May 1 is International Workers’ Day. For our Women’s Voices series, commentator Heather McIlvaine-Newsad says it’s another occasion when people unite for justice.

Commentator Sydney Null learned about some of our global neighbors and their culture during her years in an overseas country. For our Women’s Voices series, she shares a few insights.

Commentator Gayle Richardson participated in a recent demonstration in Macomb. She has mixed feelings about what she saw and heard.

For our Women’s Voices series, commentator Beth Howard says speaking up is the right thing to do when things are going wrong.

Women’s Voices commentator Heather McIlvaine-Newsad says proposed changes to the federal government will be felt across the country.

Commentator Macy Ferguson-Smith explains how how racism and societal pressures can wear down a person over time.