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IMAGINE HILLSBORO CHECKS IN • Imagine Committees Back In Action
Welcome back to Imagine Hillsboro Checks In! This column features a bi-monthly update regarding all things Imagine Hillsboro. It seems like spring and its events have just arrived, so it is hard to … more
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GUEST COLUMN • What’s Your Plan For Tomorrow?
This past weekend I checked something off my bucket list. I saw one of my favorite bands play in St. Louis. I am the kind of person that is motivated by music. It makes me happy. It pushes me to do … more
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DID YOU KNOW? • About Litchfield Chamber
The Litchfield Chamber of Commerce has been an active and influential group in the City of Litchfield since its inception. In 1898, a group of 28 like-minded business men formed “The … more
Not Only To Celebrate Their Memory, But Because Of It
Following is the address given by Journal-News publisher Mike Plunkett at Memorial Day services in Hillsboro on Monday morning, May 29. Tony Foulds. Tony Foulds is an 87-year-old British … more
GROWING YOUR ROOTS • Take Care Of Your Mental Health
This month we’re going to visit about mental health. Our friends at SIU Medicine have been working hard to offer programs and support specifically for farmers and their families. Farming is … more
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Litchfield Car and Machine Company manufactured coaches, cars, steam engines and locomotives in the City of Litchfield from 1876 to 1888.
DID YOU KNOW? • Litchfield Car Company
The Litchfield Car and Machine Company was formed by David Orr Settlemire in 1876. The company was a reorganization of the Litchfield Car Manufacturing Company and the machine shops and foundry of … more
GRANDMA'S DIARIES • May 1956–Day-In-Day-Out Work
May 1956 is so typical of the day-in-day-out work that had to be done on the family farm. As I read Grandma's entries about her gardens, both flowers and vegetables, I can see her so clearly as she … more
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DID YOU KNOW? • About George Lafferty
George Gustavus Lafferty served as the principal of Litchfield Community High school from 1924 to 1926, when he passed away at the age of 53. According to reports from that time period, Mr. … more
GUEST COLUMN • Looking For Statemanship In Prairie State
“A statesman,” said the great Prussian diplomat Otto von Bismark, “is a politician who thinks of his grandchildren.” Three years ago, former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar … more
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I Wonder Who Is Running Montgomery County
I wonder who is running Montgomery County. The governor puts out billions of dollars in road repairs, and yet Illinois Route 16 from Hillsboro to Ohlman is in a shambles. The governor sends … more
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GUEST COLUMN • Celebrating My Hearing Birthday
My name is Alex, and unlike most people I have two birthdays. I’m 11 yrs old and also about to turn 10 at the same time. My regular birthday like normal people is Feb. 21, but I also have a … more
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Honoring Nurses During National Nurses Week
As we celebrate nurses across the country for National Nurses Week (May 6-12), I am deeply appreciative of our nursing colleagues who provide exceptional care to those served by Hospital Sisters … more
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Jubelt’s Restaurant and Bakery has been a favorite eating spot of locals and visitors for the last 100 years. Above is a photo of Jubelt’s Bakery at the corner of State Street and Union Avenue, where it was located from 1956 to 1983.
DID YOU KNOW? • About Jubelt’s Bakery
For more than six decades, Jubelt’s Bakery and Restaurant has been drawing traffic to the City of Litchfield.  The popular eatery began in 1922, when three brothers, Paul, Albert and … more
Submit Litchfield Business Items To Museum
When plans were made for the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center, we had three goals.  We wanted to help develop a better appreciation of our community, our citizens and our … more
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RAMBLINGS • Acquiring Wisdom In Old Age
Old age brings with it disadvantages: loss of physical mobility (aches and pains limit how far I can comfortably walk these days, and running is out of the question, though as a youngster I ran as … more
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GUEST COLUMN • It Starts With A Smile And Invitation
How many times have you visited a community carnival, event, or activity that is not in your hometown? With two very active children, I can tell you my family visits lots of area community … more
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Celebrate Ten Years At Museum On June 3
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center.   It has been a fast, fun ten years for sure. We plan to mark the occasion by having a … more
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The City of Litchfield has been the home of many influential people over the years. Above, are a few of the poetry collections published by Litchfield native Verna Lee Linxwiler Hinegardner, who was named poet laureate of Arkansas by then Governor Bill Clinton.
DID YOU KNOW? • About Influential People
According to information found in the Litchfield Sesquicentennial book, the city has been the home of some rather influential and talented people. Among these history makers are John Banovic, … more
A GRACE FILLED JOURNEY • Learning Reading, Writing And ‘Rithmateic
I sat down at my desk last week to call our four high schools for upcoming dates in May, like Prom, honors night and graduations.   It seems like May is always a busy month at the paper, … more
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Often considered the entity that “put Litchfield on the map” the House of Sunshine published popular magazines and books, including Sunshine Magazine, Good Reading and Illinois Magazine for more than six decades. The publishing company had several homes throughout the years. Above, is a photo of the House of Sunshine building that was located in the 700 block of North State Street.
DID YOU KNOW? • ...About House Of Sunshine
The House of Sunshine and Sunshine Park were long time landmarks in the City of Litchfield. Founded in 1924, the House of Sunshine published Sunshine Magazine , Good Reading and the Illinois Magazine … more
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