“The Wall Street Journal Editorial board: J.B. Pritzker didn’t say ‘read my lips’ in 2018 when he promised the people of Illinois he wouldn’t sign onto a partisan …
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by Pete Stryker, Galena
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6/15/21
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I nominate Geoff Karnish and Alex Arroyo (soon to be opening the Galena Bakehouse) for the good guy award for hosting and coordinating Galena’s first ever Pride Picnic. Our historic park …
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by Howard Kaplan, Galena
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6/15/21
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Jo-Carroll Energy probably does long-range strategic planning. They must meet regularly with the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives and plan their collective future. Why don’t they …
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by Chuck Wemstrom, Mount Carroll
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6/8/21
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Memorial Day observance
by June Freeman, Galena
I have attended the Memorial Day program held on Riverside Drive at the Veterans Memorial for many years. One year I was very disturbed by all …
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by June Freeman, Galena
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6/8/21
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While not the position I chose to take, I do understand the hesitation some have in getting the vaccine due to uncertainty about long-term effects and lack of data. It is not a traditional vaccine …
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by Ron Benninga, Galena
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5/30/21
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The Friends of the Galena Public Library is a non-profit organization that operates as a fundraising arm for the Galena Public Library. Although the library is publically funded, the Friends act …
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by Alice Ericksen, Friends of the Galena Public Library board president
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5/25/21
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Are you aware of what the Jo Daviess County Board is planning for the future of Jo Daviess County?
The county board is in the planning stages to develop a county park working with the Jo Daviess …
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by Ron Mapes, Stockton
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5/25/21
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This spring, the Illinois Legislature is considering landmark legislation called the “Clean Energy Jobs Act” (CEJA). This is an opportunity for meaningful action to address climate change …
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by Shari Kochman, president, League of Women Voters of Jo Daviess County
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5/25/21
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People and workers spending money are the economy.
Businesses say, “People did not want to work.”
Republican legislators say, “People won’t work because they get …
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by Julie Kilpatrick, Hanover
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5/25/21
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On Saturday, May 1, my beloved runt of a mini “doxie,” Greta, was missing. After Facebook postings by family and friends, neighborhood posters and door-to-door searches, my phone remained …
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by Alice Ersepke, East Dubuque
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5/25/21
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Life is competitive. We try to teach our children competiveness in school through extracurricular activities such as sports, debate teams, casting for plays, etc. Please do not try to water down …
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by Bob Wehrle, Galena
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5/17/21
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The article about the retirement of Galena’s city engineer Andy Lewis reminded me how much we owe the gentleman from Wales who chose Galena as his home town 23 years ago. Andy is dedicated to …
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by Sue Cording, Galena
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5/17/21
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