Illinois FOI reform could give teeth to open government
The Illinois legislature advances an FOI overhaul to grant the public access counselor enforcement power, issue subpoenas, and back legal action for noncompliance. The bill lowers response times, caps copying fees, requires FOI officers, and imposes up to 5000 dollars in penalties, potentially setting a Midwest enforcement benchmark.
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Rod Blagojevich
Illinois
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Pat Quinn
Midwest
Mike Gronstal
Notre Dame invites Obama stirs debate on faith and freedom
The article debates Notre Dame's choice to host Obama at commencement amid Catholic teaching tensions. It notes student boycotts and prayer vigils, framing the event as a clash between university ideals and church doctrine, with supporters praising academic freedom and critics urging adherence to life values.
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Barak Obama
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
John Jenkins
Obama
Robert McMaster
Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Barack Obama
Iowa
The Aphorism Drive and the Courage of Uncertainty
Parker reveals how aphorisms shape thought and politics, arguing certainty comforts but uncertainty fuels creativity. He cites Gilbert on knowing versus not knowing, links to post 9/11 policy, and notes the lure of pithy dicta in crisis, urging balance between liberty and certainty.
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Read
Harvard
Daniel Gilbert
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Mies
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George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Gazette Opinion Page contacts and editorial staff
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Wellington Heights shows a broader picture beyond crime
In Cedar Rapids Wellington Heights residents describe a mixed neighborhood with tree lined streets historic homes and a community garden. While crime stories shape perception locals say affordable homes and neighborly ties matter for stabilization. A columnist questions media emphasis on crime over context and why stories miss why communities stay resilient.
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Wellington Heights
Cedar Rapids
Bilsland
Bever Avenue
Zuiko Redding
Redding
Wellington House
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