Spring is here! Flowers are sprouting, birds are chirping. Earth’s annual renewal is upon us. And, after our long, harsh…
ANOTHER VIEW State Stands To Lose Money, Influence If People Don’t Take Census Seriously State and local leaders are ramping…
As I’ve talked about before, the biggest threat to Stephenson County’s future prosperity is a lack of qualified workers. This…
If one thinks of it at all, some people believe the term “economic development” is defined narrowly as bringing new…
Some like to talk about “the good old days”, when Freeport had lots of manufacturers and downtown shops and prosperity. …
On my information-gathering tour of Stephenson County’s employers, large and small, I’ve heard a consistent theme: every business wants to…
By Michelle Magee, Logan’s Bar & Grill March 13, 2018 At Logan’s, we strive to make the community in which…
By Stephanie Feld, Be the Change February 27, 2018 When I was just 10 years old, I sat some of…
By Tim Hood, Highland Community College February 20, 2018 Highland Community College has an exciting announcement on the horizon. Within…
By Bill Green, Owner, Wagner House January 23, 2018 Last Wednesday, I found myself walking around my downtown building, greeting…