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.

Weekly protests against Trump administration policies continue in Galesburg. Organizer and commentator Jeanne Clark tells us about their message — and their solidarity.

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.

In this week's Women's Voices commentary, TSPR's Jane Carlson tells us about a trip to the Baltic Sea to learn more about her ancestors who settled in Knox County.

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