From The Desk Down State

Christmas is right around the corner, and once the hectic pace of the holidays subsides, Illinoisans will reflect and also look forward with hope as they make resolutions for the new year. Everyone’s slate is clean on January 1. New stories can be written based on decisions people make each day.

If you could place Illinois on a better path, what changes would you resolve to make?

I dream of an Illinois where people can afford to support their families without the continuous worry of higher taxes, and of an Illinois where families can make their own decisions about where their children should a...