What will Trump’s legacy look like?
When you think of President Kennedy, what comes to mind? His dream of sending astronauts to the moon? The Cuban Missile Crisis? What about R…
Students complete project, thanks to readers
This past February, my third-grade students wrote letters to small-town newspapers around our country. The letters asked people in each stat…
Think before you act
Once again the people of Dixon are the laughingstock of the nation with the recent post of the woman driving around town with an inflatable …
Vandals show total lack of respect
During the week of June 17, I went to water flowers at my parents’ gravesite at Oakwood Cemetery. The lilies were ready to fully bloom. I fi…
Marijuana law allows on-site consumption
The state’s new marijuana law includes an exemption to the Smoke-Free Illinois Act ban on indoor smoking, and lets cities decide whether to …
Preserve’s Prairie Center is a real gem
I recently had the privilege of attending a Concert on the Deck at the Byron Forest Preserve’s Jarrett Prairie Center.
Believe it or not
A tourist was exploring the sites of Lake Como in northern Italy and came to a beautiful castle called the Villa Asconite. Feeling brave, he…
Hannon left an indelible mark
It is a sad day when we learn of the passing of one who was such a strong voice for the people. Pat Hannon will always be remembered as the …
Can America still be governed?
I am concerned America is becoming ungovernable. I read, see and endure the behaviors of the “crazies” representing the Democratic Party, ye…
Interventions save lives
Interventions are extremely helpful tools for families who are dealing with a loved one who is completely against getting help and resistant…
A day to remember
On May 17, 2019, Sterling came together as one in heart and mind to honor Cpl. John G. Krebs, a native son who was killed in action July 11,…
