By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday he will extend a moratorium on evictions in the state until… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Dear Editors, I write to thank and appreciate the young people who marched through Beardstown on June 3 in support of Black Lives Matter.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Fathers’ Day. It’s that one day each year when dads everywhere get to feel (if only for a few moments) like they’re special. It’s that… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
In 1909, Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, was inspired to create a holiday honoring fathers. William Johnson Smart, her father, was a farmer… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
If history doesn’t support your beliefs, then rewrite history. As ridiculous as that assertion sounds, that is exactly what that once proud bastion… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
What a beautiful Sunday morning we had – sunshine, a cool good day to garden. I checked on my box garden Saturday. It was… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Rev. Gladys Herzog First Congregational Church Beardstown A world without: – Peanut butter – The beauty of poetry by Maya Angelou… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
It all started over 30 years ago when a lady walked into the office of St. Peter’s Church, rural Arenzville, and simply said she… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The original March Madness is returning to its long-time home. After 25 years in Peoria, Illinois High School Association (IHSA) officials announced last Monday… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Potpourri—Last Monday area schools started conditioning and exercises, but they must adhere to the Rules of Play by the IHSA and IDPH which extremely… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close