House legislation an attack on Second Amendment As the Democratic Party apparatchiks in Springfield prepare to pass the anti-Second Amendment HB 5855, let’s consider the following: • The proposed law will do nothing to stem the tide of violence as criminals, by definition, do not follow laws and most firearm crimes are committed by known […]
We end our yearlong series of historic postcards in the 2022 Copy Express calendar with a photo of brand-new houses titled, “Scene on East Street, Woodstock, Ill.” The sole signs of life are the dog sleeping on the porch of the house closest to the photographer, William G. Hoffman of Chicago, and a young girl […]
MCRide expanding hours for Dial-A-Ride program Hours will change for the MCRide dial-a-ride services through 2023. Starting Jan. 1, MCRide will be available from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. MCRide is not in service on major holidays. The base fare will remain $1.50 for seniors or people with disabilities and $3 for all other […]
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