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May 09, 2025
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Write Team: If your mom is still around, cherish your time with her

Write Team: If your mom is still around, cherish your time with her

It’s hard to believe that Sunday will be the seventh Mother’s Day since my mom moved back in with my dad in heaven.

By Jonathan Freeburg, Write Team●
May 07, 2025 at 3:32 am CDT

Rich Miller: Campaigning or rally call? Pritzker draws national focus

Rich Miller: Campaigning or rally call? Pritzker draws national focus

If Pritzker’s governance does start slipping because he’s running for higher office, I pledge to let my opinion be known. I will not stand for it. This state is far too important.

By Rich Miller●
May 06, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Lovina’s Amish Kitchen: Verena and Daniel are getting married

Lovina’s Amish Kitchen: Verena and Daniel are getting married

Verena and Daniel will be married in Dustin and Loretta’s pole barn and the reception will be held here.

By Lovina Eicher●
May 05, 2025 at 5:00 pm CDT

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