Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

Chandlerville hosts community Thanksgiving dinner

   Long before the sun ever peeked over the bluffs that form the eastern wall of the Sangamon River Valley at Chandlerville, the lights were… Login to continue reading Login…

A soldier’s reason for giving thanks

    It is Thanksgiving time and this is my letter of thanks.     When I first arrived at Blair House here in Normal I wrote… Login to continue reading Login…

A salute to responders

A great reason to give Thanks:

   Seldom do I find myself in a state of anticipatory bliss, wishing for the arrival of a future date. But for me, the 35… Login to continue reading Login…

Looking Back

The origin of our Day of Thanks

    Popular Pilgrim mythology not withstanding, our first true thanksgiving most likely took place in Charlestown, Mass., in 1676. The community’s governing council unanimously voted… Login to continue reading Login…