Dale Gilbert was a survivor
Before Pearl Harbor, some saw the need to serve. Dale Gilbert was one such warrior.... more
McDonald’s made my day
It’s 6 a.m. in Princeton, Illinois. I have a six-hour drive to Rochester, Minnesota, where the Mayo Brothers will take a look-see at my 80-year-old ticker. Some reason for stress.... more
Illinois’ ties with Cuba
As demonstrators in Havana marched through the streets this month waving U.S. flags, George Ryan sat in his Kankakee home, watched the reports on television and remembered another controversy regarding the Stars and Stripes and Cuba.... more
Have you noticed the sunsets lately?
Have you noticed the sunsets lately? The sun is a bright orange, creating some dramatic and beautiful sunsets.... more
Hector McDaniel and his amazing display of courage
Hector McDaniel graduated from Rochelle High School in 1938. In 1939, he was an apprentice seaman. In three and a half years he was a Chief Petty Officer. He was also the first Rochelle native to receive his Navy Wings. ... more
Moving forward with electric vehicles
I was wondering what the city was installing in the parking lot on Main Street at Fourth Avenue. Now I know: Electric vehicle charging stations.... more
That's entertainment
Theater in the Hub City has been a source of pride for over 140 years. Starting on the 4th of July in 1878 the Bain Opera House (323 Lincoln Highway) held its first performance with “The Madrigal Club of Chicago.”... more
How has your communication been?
Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about communication and what is involved for it to be effective.... more
With freedom comes responsibility
I loved watching the Rochelle fireworks display on the Fourth. Lots of bangs and flashes. I think we all missed that last year.... more
