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The City of Litchfield is named for Electus Bachus Litchfield who came to the community in 1855/56 to procure the right of way and establish the railroad system through the area. Litchfield, who was … more
The Litchfield Woman’s Club was one of the city’s earliest organizations. It was also one of Litchfield’s most active organizations for many years. In 1981, Geraldine Forehand, … more
In the late 19th century, women had few professional opportunities. Many that did work gave up their careers when they married. Emma Trimble Bangs, however, broke the mold. A longtime Montgomery … more
July 1956 is a busy time on the farm. I want readers to know how important Howy Ward was to my grandparents. He farmed their land on a share basis, but he did so much more. He was like a third son to … more
Pulled Pork has been a centerpiece in the Farm Bureau office the past few weeks. We started with serving lunch at the Montgomery County Fair swine show and now we have moved on to member appreciation … more
Litchfield Public Library first opened in 1882 in an upstairs room at 421 North State.   Three hundred books were purchased for the new venture and Mary Wallace was hired to serve as the … more
The City of Litchfield’s Post Office was moved from Hardinsburg to Litchfield in 1853, when the postmaster of Hardinsburg, Mr. Cummings, moved his store. The name was officially changed to … more
Now, I am not a city person who does not understand the country.   I have approximately 870 acres and farm about 550 of it in Central Illinois.   It is fairly good, level ground that we … more
As a Republican who represented Illinois in Congress, and a fervent advocate for the delicate balance between individual liberties and collective safety, the hard decisions surrounding data privacy … more
Back in the days of yore when I taught American Literature at Hillsboro High, one of my favorite writers to introduce to students was Henry David Thoreau of Walden Pond fame. Because we had only 90 … more
The City of Litchfield is unique in that it is on the original Historic Route 66 (1930-1940) and the four lane Route 66 (1940 – 1977).   What better place could there be to put a museum … more
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” opened in theaters this past weekend. The fifth and final installment of the series opened on Friday, June 30, at the Orpheum, and I was apart of a … more
In Illinois as elsewhere, Civil War troops came from a wide variety of occupations. In one regiment, many men were future teachers. The 33rd Illinois Infantry, which originated at Illinois State … more
The Litchfield Hotel, considered by many to be one of the finest in this part of the state, opened on the corner of North Madison and West Ryder Street in the early 1890s. The lot that the hotel … more
Independence Day is approaching, and fireworks will soon dominate the sky. The Illinois Insurance Association and its member companies encourage residents to choose professional fireworks shows … more
A busy summer awaits us as we are preparing for activities at the county fair, organizing membership appreciation lunches, and recruiting sponsors and teams for our golf scramble in July!  … more
Filling out my college applications this past year, I found myself fixed on the parent section because I felt as if I was lying. “Limited information is known about parent 2.” … more
The corner stone for Litchfield Community High School was laid in the fall of 1923. By the spring of the next year, the building was near completion and the class of 1924 held commencement exercises … more
Readers who are farmers will probably be really interested in Grandma's June entries. I would be so interested to know how the economics and average crop yields have changed since 1956. Grandma and … more
Litchfield Fire Department has a long history in the City of Litchfield. The fire department was organized in 1874, with John Lange, the first chief to be elected, stepping into leadership in 1875. … more
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