Today was the day to vote in Illinois. I did my civic duty, even though the Presidential nomination race has already been rapped up in most of the U.S. Our primary is so late, it almost makes you think that your vote doesn't matter.

In my district, there was a referendum for an increased tax for the local school district. The school board is threatening to close the school at 5 p.m. and discontinue all sports. I don't take well to threats. And I don't like it when a school district holds the students hostage in order to pass their referendums. There are other options available if the referendum does not pass. One option is to elect new board members the next time there is an election. After this referendum, I may run for the board. And I intend to encourage others to run as well. Like I said, I don't take well to threats.