Just because one guy stood up…
When the war ended in Europe, our first thoughts were that we would then be sent as a division to the Pacific area of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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A place for paupers, not princes
Well before the American Revolution, Americans began debating the role of government in the provision of welfare. It was Benjamin Franklin who warned… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Go Watch “Lovecraft Country”
There is a scene early on in the premiere of HBO’s new horror series Lovecraft Country where our protagonist, Atticus “Tic” Freeman (played by… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
UI lab approved for ‘game changer’ COVID-19 test, but timeline for widespread use is unknown
By JERRY NOWICKI – Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — As the state’s rolling COVID-19 test positivity rate increased again Wednesday, Gov. JB Pritzker and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
COVID count in Cass County continues its upward trend
Virginia – The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed six new cases of COVID-19 in Cass County Wednesday. The positive cases include two females… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Even ‘Big Jim’ Thompson could take time for a little guy like me
Over the weekend, I read with some dismay, a report that former Illinois Governor James R. (Big Jim) Thompson had died. Under most circumstances, I… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Ashland residents to receive reimbursement
Ashland Mayor Kitty Mau announced at the Ashland Village Board meeting last week that many village sewer customers will be getting reimbursed for overcharges.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Beardstown Council to consider building walking path to JBS
The Beardstown City Council Tuesday night instructed Pubic Works Director Gary Hamilton to pursue a new program available through the Illinois Department of Transportation Enhancement… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Part of a $50 million nationwide initiative
At a time when many communities are struggling to find ways to replace revenue lost as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, Beardstown’s community leaders … Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Cass County’s COVID-19 numbers continue to rise
In what’s become an all-too-familiar pattern, Cass County has again reported more than 20 new COVID-19 cases in the past week. As of Wednesday… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close