The Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center Association greatly appreciates all those who have supported us during our first 10 years.  Both The Journal-News and the News Herald have … more

I read with interest and an open mind about citizen McCann and his troubles with lawyers, money and the courts in a article by Hannah Meisel of Capitol News in the Monday, Dec. 4, edition of The … more

Follow the money. Many of us who are in our senior years have been receiving endless calls about Medicare Advantage.   We have been getting these calls all year–up to 15 a day.   … more

Several years ago when I was a member of Hillsboro 2000 and Beyond, we were looking for a fundraiser to help pay for Christmas lights for the downtown area.   I suggested the Snow Princess with … more

Hillsboro Energy’s Deer Run Mine is seeking renewal of their mining permits from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).  Their original permit #399 included acreage for … more

In July 2022 a coward opened fire on a crowd enjoying an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois.   Seven people died; 48 others were injured. That alleged shooter is due back in … more

The Illinois Insurance Association reminds motorists to be on the lookout for deer in the coming weeks. Drivers may have little time to react when deer linger, step onto or leap across the … more

This is an opportunity for residents to comment on how Deer Run Mine has impacted their health, quality of life, and surrounding environment. Hillsboro Energy LLC has applied for a five-year renewal … more