Since 1989, I have been a confident, card-carrying member of an advocacy group called Amnesty International.  more

The biggest sign to greet folks driving over the Centennial Bridge into Rock Island says, “Gaming Laundromat.” more

"There is a human rights crisis at our border, and now is an urgent time to act ..." more

July 12, 1979: The North Scott School Board voted to propose to voters a $1.5 million bond issue referendum for a fine arts auditorium and high school special education classroom more

"Scott County has a history of recommending excessive building for detention ..." more

"When I was recently grumbling about our current president to a respected pastor, she reminded me that Christians are supposed to pray for everyone, from those who we really like, to those we dislike ..." more

"Maybe Bobby Schilling thinks Trump is some kind of stable genius who can carry him back to Congress as he wins his trade war – but I wouldn’t bet the farm on it ..." more

In last week's NSP, Bobby Schilling said a race for Congress in Iowa's Second District would give him a better shot than he got in Illinois' 17th where he lost his bid for re-election to Democrat Cheri Bustos in 2012. more

Death is inevitable, and something that everyone will experience. Still, it was cause to pause Monday morning when learning of the death of rural Long Grove resident Jim Green. more

July 5, 1979: By a vote of 278-107, Park View Homeowners Association members defeated an initiative to build a community center. more

"Each step along the way, the insurance company made our lives unnecessarily difficult. Eldridge Body Shop came to the rescue each time ..." more

The Mississippi River sure doesn’t distinguish between public right of way and private business. more