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.
Looking forward to telling your stories
MORRIS – This past Saturday, Family Fest was the first opportunity I have had to spend an extended period of time in Morris and, more import…
Wimbiscus: Your guide to media present and past
Hey pardner, having trouble sorting fiction from reality?Join the club.Because between alleged and r…
Wimbiscus: Getting old and cold is getting really old
For a brand new year, 2018 already feels pretty old.Guess I should have known better going in.Sara a…
