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Some people are big horror movie fans. I do not consider myself to be one of them. In fact, for the most of my life, October’s month long Halloween theme has been something I dreaded. I just … more
Ida Jane Russell was born in the town of Russell, PA, on Jan. 20, 1850. Her parents died when she was five years old and she was sent to live with her aunt and uncle in Dayton, PA. Soon after Ida … more
I don’t see myself as a ranter, though I often acknowledge that trait in others. However, as I’ve listened to the political debate about the student loan situation in our country, I could … more
Route 66, one of the original highways in the US Highway System, was established on Nov. 11, 1926. It became one of the most famous roads in the US, passing through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, … more
The U.S. Department of Justice, Sec. 1324, says it’s an offense for aliens to enter the U.S. unless through designated ports. It prohibits encouraging aliens to come, reside or enter the U.S., … more
Welcome back to Imagine Hillsboro Checks In! This column features a bi-monthly update regarding all things Imagine Hillsboro. Fall is here and as always, a variety of Imagine Hillsboro events comes … more
As the story goes, Mike Ferguson, also known as Mike Gurguson, came to the Litchfield/Hillsboro area around 1904 via an orphan train. He settled in with a kind family in Hillsboro, but due to his … more
A few hours before the Grace Cup on Monday, Lincolnwood boys basketball coach Matt Millburg texted me, “Enjoy your evening! Grace wins!” I don’t think either of us thought that … more
Soccer was always Grace and I’s thing. Her Uncle Daniel got her first soccer ball for her just a few days after she was born. She used to dribble around the ottoman in our living room, with … more
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) is again partnering with the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) to promote farm safety and health during National Farm Safety and Health Week, … more
Grandma and Grandpa are flying at 18,000 feet across the country for an extended stay with Alberta (Best) Johnston and family. She is astounded at the prices of groceries and the fact that she can … more
In the Illinois “Rules of the Road” that was published in 2021 (which I recently picked up at an Illinois library) it stated under the “License Plate Requirements” that … more
The City of Litchfield would not be here if it weren’t for the railroads. In 1855, the original settlement was called Huntsville, after George Hunt, the chief engineer for a railroad that was … more
On Oct. 28, 2003, a young Harvard student gets dumped by his girlfriend. He spends the rest of his late evening drunkenly hacking into the Harvard student databases, stealing photos of female … more
Have we taught all the right things to our students for them to succeed in life? First, I applaud those who have been instrumental in establishing the trade center in Litchfield. I have … more
The Planet Mill in Litchfield was considered the world’s largest steam flour mill of its kind, capable of producing 2,000 barrels of flour a day.   Located between two railroad tracks and … more
Back in the early to mid-1950s elementary and junior high teachers were likely to ask their students to write about exciting things they did over summer vacation. It was a frustrating question for me … more
What a great county we live in, where town and country meet. The best overall location in the state. Close to many major highways, hospitals, colleges, lakes, major cities, churches, and we have good … more
How to harness the abundant Illinois wind to improve rural life and farm production was a desire of John H. McDaniel of Windsor. In 1888, he successfully built the New Era Wind Mill and, along with … more
For as long as I can remember, green has been my very favorite color. Now, don’t ask me why, but it’s just always been the top of my list. Since starting A Grace-Filled Journey, I have … more
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