Romantic relationships between reporters and sources
I read an obituary in the New York Times last week that dealt with an issue newspapers and other media outlets haven’t yet fully come to terms with: romantic relationships between reporters and sources.... more
Ready for the dog days of summer to end
These are the hot, sultry days between July 3 and Aug. 11, according to several internet sources. And internet information is always correct, right?... more
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
