Commentary
Serving St. Joseph, Ogden, Allerton, Broadlands, Fithian, Homer and Royal, Illinois with opinions on local and regional topics.
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Commentary: Why we will continue to wear our mask
As most days begin, I woke up thinking about my kids. On Monday, May 17, the three of them ventured…
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Commentary: Remembering the 1996 Ogden tornado
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Monday was an anniversary for me. Not one that I care to remember, but one that…
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Commentary: This view from above
In the last twelve months, everything on the ground has changed. But today I find myself in the same spot…
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Commentary: The first round of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com I’m not naturally a skeptic. There are things though that, occasionally, cause me to pause. One…
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Commentary: Vote Yes for Forests! It’s a Wise Investment.
My family and I care about our Forest Preserves. That’s why we voted to support them. On your ballot this…
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Letter to the Editor: The Museum of the Grand Prairie needs referendum support
American writer William Carlos Williams is known for his staccato-short poems. One called “So much depends upon” gives two images:…
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Commentary: Let’s pass the Champaign County Forest Preserve referendum
By Dani Tietz Did you know that there are places in Champaign County where a six-foot human could feel small…
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Letter to the Editor: National Day of Prayer
Franklin Graham is promoting a National Day of Prayer and Repentance with a Prayer March in Washington, D. C. on…
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Commentary: Doing what’s difficult now will help us regain passions in the future
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com I get it. We all want to return to what we look back on as our…
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Taking time to learn about Juneteenth
By Mariah Madison Although June 19th is recognized as a holiday in all states except four, a lot of people…
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