Eye tests at center of dispute in Jefferson City

Optometrists want to keep requirement for exam, while some want to change law.

Global Activism: Chicago doctor brings eye care to Haiti

On today's Global Activism , we hear from a Haitian American doctor who's trying to change the way eye care is delivered in Haiti. The Caribbean country is still reeling -- politically, economically and emotionally -- from the earthquake that took place in Port au Prince two years ago this month. Haiti has only 45 trained ophthalmologists in the entire country, making it hard for people to get ...

Outgoing Chamber chief Esarey believes in power of buying local

Outgoing Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce president Mark Esarey pictured February 2, 2012 at the Lifetime Eye Care center on 18th Street in Charleston. (Photo by Ken Trevarthan/Journal Gazette & Times-Courier).

Little Mexico Specials

Do you agree with a proposed plan to raise the Illinois high school dropout age to 18?

More than 700 IL schools honored for academics

More than 700 Illinois schools are being recognized by the state for excellent academic performance.