TSPR Commentaries

The news can be pretty grim these days. But Women’s Voices commentator Beth Howard encourages you to take a look around. She believes you’ll find many acts of kindness.

Women’s Voices commentator Heather McIlvaine-Newsad feels efforts to halt food assistance during the government shutdown are cruel. She calls them “hunger by design.”

For our Women’s Voices series, commentator Sue Scott tells us about a woman who was dedicated to education and who helped shape Western Illinois University.

For our Women’s Voices series, commentator Beth Howard tells us she’s trying to maintain a positive outlook, though it’s not easy given the current state of politics in America.

For our "Women's Voices" series, commentator Maren McIlvaine-Newsad says she’s learned from a variety of people, both inside and outside the classroom, and she’s grateful for every teacher she’s had.

For our Women’s Voices series, Erin Eveland says change is constant. But that does not make it any easier.

Heather McIlvaine-Newsad shares thoughts about the Women's Voices commentary series and the station that airs it.

Commentator Bill Jacobs recently went through some old stuff at his home. He found a copy of a commentary he did a dozen years ago in the aftermath of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School. After reading through the essay, Jacobs found it remains relevant and worth repeating.

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.