Now that all the election “noise” has disappeared from the media, I would like to comment on the efforts which led to the final sale of the Thomson prison to the federal government. While this was an event we had all hoped would take place, it was fantastic to see it become reality.

I would like to thank Sen. Durbin, Gov. Quinn, and their staff people for all that went into the process. I also know many local and county officials were involved in the efforts, and I would like to thank them as well.

Some might wonder, “Why should we, in Sterling, care about something that benefits Thomson?”