The Journal-News

Thanks For Supporting Samaritan’s Purse

I am writing to thank Hillsboro-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to a successful … more

Casey Goodwin, Samaritan's Purse, Boone, NC | 1/30/23

Gun Owners Forced To Pay To Defend Rights

Governor Pritzker and a majority of the General Assembly have clearly demonstrated their contempt for the rights of all Illinois citizens by passing HB5471. As a result of this blatant violation … more

Bill Schroeder, Hillsboro | 1/30/23

Moose Must Remain Part Of This Community

As a past mayor of Hillsboro, the son of a Moose member, and a former Moose member who dropped due to health reasons, I would like to encourage a solution that would allow our Moose lodge to … more

William M. Baran, Former Mayor of Hillsboro | 1/30/23

Celebrate Tenth Year Of Litchfield Museum

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Litchfield Museum. The board has decided to mark the occasion with special events all year long! The Journal-News has generously agreed to … more

Anne Jackson, Secretary, Litchfield Museum | 1/23/23

Will Do Everything I Can To Protect Democracy

Two years after the deadly attack on our country on Jan. 6, 2021, it’s hard to ignore that the House of Representatives is now controlled by those who embraced and fueled Trump’s big … more

MaryAnn Kessler, Witt | 1/17/23

Why Masking Is Still Important In Hospitals

As we start 2023, we have much to be grateful for. As health care workers, one of the things we are most grateful for is that COVID symptoms are not as severe as they have been in the past, and the … more

Jim Timpe, HSHS St. Francis Hospital President and CEO, and Heather Senaldi, Director of Nursing | 12/27/22

Thank You For Supporting Museum This Year

On behalf of all the volunteers at the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the citizens of Litchfield and the surrounding area for their … more

Anne Jackson, Secretary, Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center | 12/19/22

Considerable Controversey Over CO2 Pipelines

Attention Montgomery County residents: at the Montgomery County Board meeting on Dec. 13, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., there will be an informational presentation on carbon storage and carbon dioxide pipelines … more

Mary Ellen DeClue, Litchfield | 12/12/22

Stop Trying To Create Voting Constituents

Democrats around the country are attempting to grant voting rights to 16 and 17 year old young adults in their latest scheme to grow their constituency. Speaking out both sides of their mouths, … more

Billie J. Michael, Ramsey | 12/12/22

Never Take For Granted Care Of A Loved One

The holidays are an exceptionally special season for those living in a group home, residential or institutional settings. If you have a loved one living in one of these environments please take a … more

Linda Hagood, Taylorville | 12/5/22

Get Engaged, Get Plugged In, Get Involved

Panther Nation, this is a friendly reminder that we must never allow what we don’t like about our city to become bigger than what we love about it. I promise if you look hard enough you … more

Adam Ortega, Connections Pastor, Cornerstone Ministries, Litchfield | 11/21/22

The Most Taxpayer Friendly Bond Issue

A Vote Yes for HHS sign is displayed in our yard. Although I supported previous high school building bond issues which would have raised the tax rate, this one does not increase the tax … more

Roger Reeves, Hillsboro | 10/31/22

It Might Be Time To Consider County Zoning

Considering the changes taking place in Montgomery County, it might be time to consider zoning. The cities of Litchfield and Hillsboro have had zoning ordinances in effect for quite some … more

Bill Schroeder, Hillsboro | 10/31/22

Now Is Not The Time To Burden Taxpayers

First of all, shame on Hillsboro High School administration, Superintendent Powell, and the school board. I had to pick up someone at the high school and did not realize that doors are left unlocked … more

Cathy Matthews, Hillsboro | 10/31/22

Help Bring About Improvements To HHS

I have never written a letter to the editor before for fear of bringing unintended harm to my employees or my family, as I am opinionated. Abraham Lincoln said, “Better to remain silent … more

Mark Noyes, Hillsboro | 10/31/22

Try Navigating School Day In A Wheelchair

There are many valid reasons as to why a new high school in Hillsboro is needed. There’s one main issue that I feel doesn’t get enough attention, which is accessibility. … more

Zach Wygal, Hillsboro | 10/31/22

Museum Shifts To Winter Hours Nov. 1

Beginning Nov. 1, The Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center will be operating under winter hours. We will be welcoming visitors from 10-4 Tuesday through Saturday, and will be closed … more

Anne Jackson, Secretary, Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center | 10/24/22

How Will New Building Improve Education?

As a registered skeptic, I would like to push back a bit against the great publicity given to construction of a new main building for HHS. I get that the existing building is old, the … more

Ed Ervin, Hillsboro | 10/24/22

Retired Teachers Support New High School

We are writing this letter in support of a new high school campus. As retired HHS educators, we are well aware of the campus deficiencies. Three of the most glaring are security, accessibility, and … more

Dave Ball, Jenny Baker, Geneva Blankenship, Lesley Boston, Pat Brink, Ron Deabenderfer, Barb Hewitt, Larry Hindle, Mary Ann Believer Howard, Dick James, Mark Mathews, Greg Matthews, Linda McCoy, Sandra Allen Moody, Marty Niehaus, Terry Page, Ken Schaal, D | 10/24/22

Every Generation Owes Best Education To Next

Last week, while sitting in the reception area of Hillsboro Area Hospital, I thought how fortunate we are to have such a state-of-the-art facility in our community. What if all we had was the … more

Nancy Slepicka, Hillsboro | 10/24/22