Local community members share their outlooks on the news, events and personal challenges in 90 second essays.

On today's perspective, Connie Seraphine asks, "What should be the priority spending agenda for our country right now?"

On today's Perspective, Marnie O. Mamminga shares observations from her recent travels.

On today's Perspective, Wester Wuori is confused.

On today's Perspective, Reed Scherer muses on tipping points, then and now.

Tom McBride meets us at the intersection of the Bard and the Unknown.

On today's Perspective, Lori Drummond-Cherniwchan asks — The Enemy at the Gates—or the Enemy Within?

On today's Perspective, Deb Booth says the No Kings rally in DeKalb was a true community event.

On today's Perspective, Chris Fink takes a walk without his dog.

On today's Perspective, Dan Kenney says "our world of flowers is being torn apart."

On today's Perspective, Steve Vaughan says to use your time wisely.

On today's Perspective, Suzanne Degges-White helps us learn how to avoid burnout.

Anissa Kuhar loves the road less-traveled.

On today's Perspective, Katie Andraski shares a poem.

Bob Evans laments the state of politics in Illinois

On today's Perspective, Abbey Harris has ideas on how to save democracy.

Lonny Cain invites you to join him in dismantling the English language.

On today's Perspective, Joe Flynn gives his perspective on state of the union addresses.

On today's Perspective, Paula Garrett debuts a new haircut.

March 22 is World Water Day: Emily McKee celebrated by thanking the regulators.

On today's Perspective, Nia Norris wants to talk about how parents access education.

Celebrate the coming of spring with Chris Fink and his little friends in this archive edition of Perspectives!

On today's Perspectives, Dr. Arnold Rosen offers a prescription for something that can help us all.

On today's Perspective, Andrew Nelson has a few questions.

On today's Perspective, David Gunkel explains why a recent court ruling isn't necessarily a win for "Team Human."

On today's Perspective, Bob Evans outlines "another reason to pray for peace."

On today's Perspective, Connie Seraphine talks about a potentially rising star in democratic politics.

On today's Perspective, Bob Evans explains why elections shouldn't be nationalized.

On today's Perspective, Westor Wuori explains a unique Midwestern trait.

DeKalb pastor Joe Mitchell condemns the intersection of war and Christian faith, following the bombing of Iran.

Primary election day is March 17, but Carol Bailey with the League of Women Voters suggests mailing your ballot a week early.

On today's Perspective, Deborah Booth says we need to do a better job remembering what we learned during the pandemic.

On today's Perspective, Anissa Kuhar shares a poem inspired by her Warriors.

Tom McBride finds the Shakespeare in economics. And the economics in Shakespeare.

Singing is a special kind of magic, says Marnie O. Mamminga.

Mark Shuman appreciates wintertime on Crystal Lake.

Suzanne Degges-White says some things need regular care and upkeep.

On today's Perspective, Reed Scherer hopes to inspire you to fight for American values.

On today's Perspective, Katie Andraski lets her mind wander while she walks.

Litesa Wallace remembers Rev. Jackson, from icon to collaborator.

On today's Perspective, Francisco Solares-Larrave, PhD, admits he doesn't know everything.

On today's Perspective, Beth Schewe says there's joy in trying something new.

Paula Garrett says the Year of the Fire Horse is right on time. Happy New Year!

Lonny Cain shares his memories of the joy he felt when his parents danced.

Nia Springer-Norris says you can experience the arts anywhere.

Anissa Kuhar remembers American history through presidential museums.

Arnold Rosen takes a stab at dissecting romance.

Frances Jaeger meditates on crossing a bridge in Berlin.

Are you a big believer in "survival of the fittest?" Taylor Atkins says "good luck with that."

It has been a few years since DeKalb was squawking about backyard chickens. Jennifer Corbin wonders why we haven't heard a peep since.

Connie Seraphine salutes our eight-armed friends.

Joseph Flynn shares the wisdom of Slim Charles.