Opinion

By GARTH REYNOLDS BSPharm, RPh, MBA, FAPhA Executive Director, Illinois Pharmacists Association The pharmacy profession is under siege. Community pharmacies (independent and chain) are closing at an alarming rate, leaving countless communities without access to essential medications and care. The culprits behind this crisis are pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), whose opaque and predatory practices are…

The clothes I wear at home are as comfortable as they are cringey. I pull on my black leggings and wrestle into a baggy sweatshirt; good enough. I give little thought to my appearance.

Some friends and I were talking recently about high school football dynasties and of course, we talked about Mount Carmel Catholic High School in Chicago and Joliet Catholic High School in Joliet, Illinois, two examples of schools where a tradition of winning football is a motivator for teen boys looking to improve themselves while staying…

Each morning I walked about three-fourths of a mile to get to my stand. I had cut limbs and bushes out of the way and yet there was one area where I had to navigate around several tree-laps and weeds. I could have gone another way but this seemed to be the best direction if…

By Ken Johnson Horticulture Educator, University of Illinois Extension Has this cold, dreary weather been making you wish you could get outside and play in the ‘dirt’? Or perhaps you’re looking for ways to improve your garden soil during the winter. Worm composting, or vermicomposting, is a good way to accomplish both. In addition to…

Some friends and I were talking recently about high school football dynasties and of course, we talked about Mount Carmel Catholic High School in  Chicago and Joliet Catholic High School in Joliet, Illinois, two examples of schools where a tradition of winning football is a motivator for teen boys looking to improve themselves while staying…

Each morning I walked about three-fourths of a mile to get to my stand. I had cut limbs and bushes out of the way and yet there was one area where I had to navigate around several tree-laps and weeds. I could have gone another way but this seemed to be the best direction if…

By BILL HOAGLAND Houston’s is a very nice, upscale restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona—so nice that they apparently have a dress code; as I understand it, you are not allowed to wear a hat inside the restaurant. On November 24, at about 8:30 in the evening, nine drunk golfers strolled into the restaurant and immediately became…

By Emily Swihart University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator Although the weather outside may be frightful, the Good Growing team wants to wish you and yours a season of peace, joy, and rest. Enjoy this final article from our team in 2024. Thank you for your support and dedication and cheers to you as you…

My dad was the Police of Glasses Use. He monitored and reported on the excessive waste of perfectly clean drinking glasses. His tirades bounced off the kitchen walls, hitting anyone within earshot who had a mouth to ingest liquids. “Why are there seven people in this house with one mouth each and 11—no, 12—dirty glasses…