The 50th anniversary of Earth Day will not get the attention it deserves as the world deals with the novel coronavirus pandemic.Instead of the rallies, parades and other hoopla that accompanies just about every 50th anniversary, Earth Day activists will mark the day virtually.About 1 billion people are expected to participate in the largest secular event in the world from the comfort of their homes. Earth Day is about education and action and reminds us this Earth is [...]
Earth is our home and you can fight for it while you're at home
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Editorial: We must plan and allow for more voters to choose to vote by mail
The scenes last month during the Wisconsin Primary Election should enrage us all. In Milwaukee, as the polls were closing, there remained lines wrapped around several blocks, voters spaced a comfortable 6 feet apart, some wearing masks, waiting to get inside their polling place. It was cold. It was raining, yet still, people waited to have their say in the democratic process.Every time we vote, it should be safe, efficient and easy. How can we ensure that criteria is met? Offer a [...]
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Editor's Notebook: Newsroom still working remotely
Greetings. The Register-Mail office has been closed and the newsroom empty since mid-March. The news staff continues to work from home as a safety precaution due to COVID-19.Due to staff and office limitations, we are now requiring submissions such as letters to the editor, press releases and announcements be digital. All submissions should be sent to news@register-mail.com. Those sending letters should use “Letter to the editor” in the subject line.During [...]
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Our view: Mr. Madigan, step aside and let ethics reform happen
The Commonwealth Edison agreement with federal prosecutors gives Illinoisans $200 million reasons to demand legislators immediately get back to work on ethics reform.ComEd admitted to federal prosecutors that it arranged jobs, vendor subcontracts and "monetary payments" associated with those jobs and contracts to various associates of a high-level elected state official to influence and reward the official’s efforts to help ComEd 's dealings in the legislature. [...]
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