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In Luke 10: 25-37, or the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus shares a lesson in love and compassion that rises above judgement. In a time of historically deep-rooted animosity amongst the …
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by Milla Anderson
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6/1/26
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The older country song that has, “A little bitty tear let me down” came to mind as I drove home from the local sports complex after covering the Hillsboro/Carlinville baseball game Friday, May 8; …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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6/1/26
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We have qualified for the IL License Plate Discount for seniors for many years. I am 83 and my wife, Patricia, is 76. Our income consists of half of my Army pension and we both have SSI. This year, …
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by David and Patricia Pence
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6/1/26
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Dear Editor,
In response to the letter submitted by Lisa Ervin and Sasha Shipley, in The Journal-News May 18, 2026, edition; defending the funding of the local No Kings protest. I accepted the …
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by Norma Jean Sharp
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6/1/26
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Dear Editor,
Why hasn’t Pattern Energy published a clear map of their “Shoals Renewables” project — over 100 giant wind turbines stretching from Raymond to Witt? Because they’re not …
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by Dan Mulch
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6/1/26
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Have you heard of the saying, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it is gone.” I think we have become complacent to our surroundings. We never take the time to actually look around and …
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by Phil Speiser
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6/1/26
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There was an error in a letter to the editor in our Tuesday, May 26, edition. The letter was submitted by Mike Maccanelli of Butler. The correct paragraph follows, and The Journal-News apologizes for …
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5/28/26
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Welcome back Redskin fans! We have reached the final week of the 2025 - 2026 school year, and what an exciting year it has been! Last week, the softball team wrapped up their season, losing in …
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by Camryn Engelman
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5/26/26
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April of 1959 is a much needed breath of fresh air for the family. The winter, filled with illness and a near fatal car accident, hospital stays and worry are fading. Spring is welcomed. Grandma is …
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by Carole (Best) Brown rosebudbooks@gmail.com
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5/26/26
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I have done some research on the Internet regarding the physical installation of the wind turbines. What I found was very revealing. First of all, the roads will have to be widened and reinforced to …
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by Mike Maccanelli
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5/26/26
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To the Editor,
Concerns surrounding Raymond Mayor Dennis Held and potential conflicts of interest involving Pattern Energy and publicly recorded wind energy leases connected to the mayor and …
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by Jim Self
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5/26/26
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Dear Editor, In response to the recent letters regarding the “No Kings” protests, I find it interesting that both sides raise concerns that Libertarians have been pointing out for decades—just …
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Jake Leonard
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5/26/26
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One of my favorite poems is If by Rudyard Kipling. This early 20th century poem is a father talking to his son, using if/then statements. If the son takes the advice, then he will gain wisdom, …
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5/26/26
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Hey there Dragon Beat audience. Welcome to the last week of school! Can’t believe it’s here and we’ve spent the week finishing up classes and celebrating achievements. This morning we had an …
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5/21/26
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The Christiana Tillson Chapter of the NSDAR in cooperation with The Journal-News will be providing a monthly article pertaining to the build up to the Revolutionary War. The articles are for …
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5/18/26
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Dear Editor,
I want to share a story with your readers.
Recently, my friend and I drove to Girard one evening to see these turbines up close. While we were stopped on a country …
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by Cheryl Gonet
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5/18/26
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Dear Editor:
Local residents have raised questions regarding the funding for area No Kings protests.
As the organizers of the event, we can assure you that every penny spent …
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by Lisa Bledsoe Ervin and Sasha Rudis Shipley
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5/18/26
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Dear Editor,
I am a freshman in high school but I have spent my entire life learning what it means to be part of a farming family. I am being raised on land that has been cared for …
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by Daisy Mulch
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5/18/26
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If mental health matters (week one) and we have a better picture of what it looks like in Montgomery County (week two), what do we do about it?
What can we do to continue to strengthen and …
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Jon Magnuson
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5/18/26
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by Katie Wilson
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5/18/26
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