Reflections: Take Will County namesake's legacy with a grain of salt
As Illinois gets a start on its third century of official existence, it’s a good time to meet some of the historical figures behind the name…
STATE AFFAIRS: Will debt overwhelm us?
In the past week or so, I have seen articles in the Wall Street Journal, the Economist, USA Today and elsewhere sounding alarms about debt, …
Enjoy chance to bond with co-workers by escaping with them
Staff relationships are imperative to a successful workplace and business, so it’s important to make sure team-building activities are consi…
A view into the world helps in bringing back memories
Good Morning, Illinoisans, from a newbie. I’m Nancy Hope, born and raised in Washington, D.C., and after high school graduation and marriage…
McCain’s funeral is a chance to reflect on our own values and lives
There was a photo going around the internet Wednesday of Cindy McCain with her face pressed against the coffin of her late husband, Sen. Joh…
Livestock report means several good things for Illinois
I’ve always considered school the start of fall and fall activities such as pumpkin picking, tailgating and late-night bonfires. No tailgate…
Habitat for Humanity puts emphasis on safety
Grundy-Three Rivers Habitat for Humanity takes safety very seriously. Safety is always an important consideration at repair and construction…
Nothing can replace face-to-face networking
A couple of weeks ago, Julie Buck and I traveled to Champaign to attend the quarterly Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations meeting. Th…
Ways to be green as the leaves change
As the summer months come to a close, we head into the fall reminded that school will start shortly and also of getting our gardens ready fo…
Remember to think of the environment this summer
Summer is a time of adding new things to the family calendar and also for ideas on how to better our community.
