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Our Illinois politicians love new programs, but cannot even pay for the old ones.
"We need more taxes!" they say. I never hear them say, "We must also have a 5 percent cut across the board …
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Michael R. Glenn, Nokomis
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4/8/19
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You are invited to join a conversation on the development and opportunities of our changing energy economy.
BlueGreen Alliance, Prairie Rivers Network, and Grow Gillespie Initiative are …
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Mary Ellen DeClue, Litchfield
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4/8/19
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As we approach the April 2 consolidated election I want to take a moment to ask the Citizens of Hillsboro to carefully consider the candidates for commissioner.
It takes a true team to move …
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Brian Sullivan, mayor, Hillsboro
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3/25/19
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I moved to Hillsboro in August 2017 to be near extended family.
I left St. Charles County, MO, after my working career as a carpenter was ended by serious spinal damage and a failed corrective …
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R. Mark Rudis, Hillsboro
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3/25/19
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I would like to voice my public support for Hillsboro School Board candidate Ed Ervin.
Ed has several goals that I believe in, but specifically: (1) expanding vocational training classes, …
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Patricia Isaacs-Murphy, Hillsboro
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3/25/19
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The April 2 consolidated election is quickly approaching.
I live in Hillsboro, but outside of city limits and am therefore unable to cast my vote for those who will be impacting decisions for our …
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Holly Lemons, Hillsboro
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3/25/19
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eneral assembly to immediately legalize internet and sports gambling.
The last time legislators moved quickly to pass a massive expansion of gambling, the state began borrowing …
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Anita Bedell, Executive Director, Illinois Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problems
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3/18/19
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Even though I have been retired from Litchfield Unit #12 as assistant superintendent for a while, I still have a strong interest in the well-being and quality of the Litchfield district. There is …
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William E. Sielschott, Litchfield
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3/18/19
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Thank you for publishing an article in your paper on March 7 by Grant Morgan about how our state is failing to provide funding or staff to help prevent suicides in Illinois.
I am grateful …
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Linda Liebscher, president, Cross Over Ministries
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3/18/19
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We once again see the duplicity of the Democrat Party.
Senator Durbin announced in the paper that he was coming to Hillsboro to meet with his constituents. This was announced both in a news …
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Bernard Brakenhoff, Litchfield
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3/18/19
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I was recently involved in an accident on Route 185 between Vandalia and Hillsboro. I want to thank the kind people of Fayette and Montgomery counties.
I ended up in a fairly deep …
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Carol Gustafson, Chatham
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3/11/19
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Concerning abortion rights in Illinois, there are several plans to expand abortion.
One plan is to overturn parental notification laws. In other words, if your teenage daughter wants an …
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Patty Meyers, Hillsboro
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3/4/19
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As a member of the HHS athletic hall of fame, I'm writing this letter to highly recommend Sammi Matoush for nomination and selection to the hall of fame.
Sammi's outstanding achievements and …
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Bill Helfer, Staunton
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3/4/19
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America has been under attack for decades by foreign entities employing chemical weapons against us.
Those chemical weapons are the illegal drugs flooding into this country. No matter what …
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David Pence, Hillsboro
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2/25/19
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