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

Holly Jones looks at the plan to put science grant funding into the hands of politicians, not scientists.

Katie Andraski finds support in the waiting room.

Lonny Cain recognizes the blessing of his childhood boredom.

Too many pics on your phone? Marnie O. Mamminga has a novel solution.

Tom McBride turns to poetry to cope with the death of a friend.

On today's Perspective, Anissa Kryzanski Kuhar shares a love story.

On today's Perspective, Frances Jaeger shares why we all need to head over to Shady Pines.

Rosie Klepper welcomes a new pup into her life.

Francisco Solares-Larrave talks about the role of culture in civilization.

Laura Vilardell is proud of a Catalan man who still stirs national pride in Mexico.

Suzanne Degges-White acknowledges her colleagues and students.

On today's Perspective, Wester Wuori shares two seminal events in his life.

Connie Seraphine discusses the Gaia Theory.

Beth Schewe says you don't have to relocate overseas to find the lifestyle you need.

Reed Scherer has ways he'd rather spend a billion dollars a day.

Deborah Booth visits a presidential museum in Abilene, Kansas.

Deborah Koons-Beauchamp takes a fresh look at kids these days.

Eryn Lent is excited about graduation!

Talkin' houseplants with Rosie Klepper in today's Perspective.

On today's Perspective, Katie Andraski says, "Not again."

On today's Perspective, Francisco Solares-Larrave speaks about parakeets and hope.

Tom McBride says it's an interesting place to visit, maybe...

Anissa Kuhar contemplates life over a cup of coffee.

On today's Perspective, Paula Garrett says, "Reliable information is endangered."

With Republicans and Democrats deadlocked over their own power, Bob Evans wonders who will do what's right for the country.

On today's Perspective, learn about why Nia Springer-Norris is not the main character.

Lonny Cain finds a whole new focus in retirement.

Deborah Koons-Beauchamp says therapy is a strength, not a weakness.

Jodi Ritter updates us on life with her son, now that he's nine.

On today's Perspective, Andrew Nelson says this is the hard part.

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.