Give thanks to area nurses for all they do
As I write this letter to honor our outstanding local nurses, National Nurses Week has just ended.Ea…
Federal benefits limited by using Guard on border
There is a reason why President Donald Trump wants to deploy the National Guard on our southern border, rather than simply asking the federa…
Dixon gains an event; Whiteside Airport loses out
Congratulations to Mike Dowell of M&M Aviation for getting a fly-in over in Dixon in July. It’s too…
Support for area teachers is appreciated
Thank you, Robert Sondgeroth, Lee, Ogle, Whiteside Regional Office of Education superintendent, for your letter regarding teachers.
Appreciates first responders
My wife, Cathy, and I would like to send a huge thank you to our local fire department for their job keeping a garage fire from burning down…
Disturbed about decisions backed by congressman
I find it very disturbing that our “Rubber Stamp Republican” Congressman Adam Kinzinger continues to applaud the Kabuki Theater playing in a…
Greenhouse provided plenty of plants
The Polo Woman’s Garden Club and Polo Schools FFA enjoyed an amazingly successful sale April 28.Many…
Buy poppies, help veterans on Poppy Day
Poppy Day, May 25, is a day to honor the fallen and support the living.The American Legion asked Con…
Concerned citizen wants public debates
Dear Congressman Adam Kinzinger:I have been told that you will be holding a forum with your opponent…
Let American churches take in immigrants
It is becoming distressingly obvious that our world is threatened by acts perpetrated by evil leaders, just like when they almost destroyed …
It’s never too late in life to start teaching
As a parent, student, former teacher, and currently as a principal, I know how important teachers are, and that today there is a shortage of…
