Looking Back
By Leigh Morris Richard Yates,son of Civil War Gov. Richard Yates served as governor from 1901 to 1905. Yates had the distinction of… Login to continue reading Login…
Opinion
Focus on Faith
By Jarrett Wells Pastor, 1st United Methodist Church I receive every morning an emailed devotional reading called The Daily Text that I use as… Login to continue reading Login…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, 1. Wonder how many people handled a trophy before the recipient kissed it? 2. Wonder even more how the presenter and… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking Back
Among the more interesting Illinois governors is Richard Yates, a Republican who served as the state’s chief executive during the Civil War. To… Login to continue reading Login…
Trivia Too
I can almost write about the past 100 years. About the time I was born for example, here are a few statistics: the average… Login to continue reading Login…
Focus on Faith
By Jarrett Wells Beardstown First United Methodist Church My daughter has spent this week at church camp. I am beyond thrilled for her, for… Login to continue reading Login…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Doctors and others recommend vaccinations, but then they show they don’t trust the vaccine. People who continually spout “systemic racism” are… Login to continue reading Login…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Roy Roberts, Kay Brown, Leigh Morris, It is with much sadness that I am informing you that Cherie Donovan will be dropping… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking Back
“Where do Illinois governors go after leaving office? Prison!” Folks in Wisconsin like to tell this old joke, but it is far, far… Login to continue reading Login…
Trivia Too
By Roy Roberts A few weeks ago I woke up in the middle of the night thinking of my father. Mostly wishing he could… Login to continue reading Login…