We open the week with a little behind-the-scenes glimpse at Eye On Illinois headquarters – specifically the email inbox.

Generally communication from readers is positive, perhaps a result of trying to write for information and encouragement rather than rage and inveiglement. Not everyone wants their thoughts turned into column fodder, but everyone gets a personal response. Eventually.

In addition to fruitful conversations about legislation and state policy comes a deluge of news releases. Most are filed away, but a few linger as if waiting for the most relevant moment. That is the case today, but unfortunately not with a positive connotation.

Diane Doherty, executive director of the Illinois Hunger Coalition since 1996, died July 14 . Twelve weeks later, the group announced it would

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