Commentary
Serving St. Joseph, Ogden, Allerton, Broadlands, Fithian, Homer and Royal, Illinois with opinions on local and regional topics.
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Commentary: “Because You’re Worth It”
I believe everyone should know self-defense.. No dream is too big to achieve. Growing up, I never thought I would…
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Commentary: Happy Abu’s Day!
By Zainab Susi It’s been 49 years since my Abu (father) passed away. Every year on Father’s Day, I miss…
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Commentary: Amee’s Day!
By Zainab Susi There are no words to describe how important our mothers are for us. It has been almost…
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Commentary: Something for everyone!
Sadly, we are all seeing so much sorrow happening locally and internationally. However, there are lots of good things happening…
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Commentary: Am I halfway done or…
By Zainab Susi Am I halfway done or do I still have half of my life to live? It all…
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Commentary: The Gratitude Jar
By Zainab Susi It’s hard to believe that 2024 marks 7 years of keeping a gratitude jar. Seven years ago,…
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Commentary: From our house to yours, Happy Holidays
By Zainab Susi We are in the last month of 2023. This month is full of joy, fun, celebrations, decorations,…
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Commentary: Gratitude is The Way!
By Zainab Susi It’s hard to believe that we’re halfway through 2023 already. We still have half of the year…
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Letter to the Editor: Support for SAFE-T Act
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my strong support for the Illinois Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act. The…
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Commentary: Thankful for mothers
By Zainab Susi Happy Mother’s Day! I’m lucky to know so many great, beautiful, wonderful mothers. Every single one of…
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