In our 4th issue for 2018, we have 7 profiles which are more than normal for us.  In acknowledgment of the Illinois Bicentennial year, 2 of our profiles represent the work that’s being done locally.  Marilyn Kushak with Midwest Family Broadcasting lets our writer Julie Cellini know about much of the work the Bicentennial Commission has done and Gary Clayton talks to Karen Ackerman Witter about the work that the Illinois REALTORS® have done on the Bicentennial Plaza on Jackson Street between 5th and 6th Street.

Paul Palazzolo, our County Circuit Clerk, talks with Hillary LaMontagne about what his office is doing to make things a little easier for anyone looking for a U.S. Passport and how taking care of a traffic ticket can be less intimidating these days for some people.

Megan Sharma, a surgeon’s wife as well as a professional writer and author, talks about her new book, The Memoirs of a Surgeon’s Wife with our writer, Hillary LaMontagne.

There’s a new Public Library Director in Springfield.  William O’Hearn shares his aspirations and goals for our public library with our newest writer, Cinda Klickna Ackerman.

Chiropractor John Folkerts with the Laser Pain Center in Sherman talks with writer Lisa Rigoni about what laser therapy can do to help manage pain and speed up the body’s healing process.

Hazen Folse, with the inspiration of writer Olivia Savoie, writes her memoirs.   Savoie’s article gives us some insight into the diversity of Hazen’s life as a musician, painter, and writer.

Gus Gordon in ArtScene shares the story of Tim Ryder’s rise to fame as a comedian in The Best of The Second City improvisational comedy theatre.

HomeScene presents the beautiful home of Laura and Gabriel Sanders in Savannah Point Subdivision.   The layout of the home is perfect for the family that likes to entertain.  The open floor plan of the main floor keeps the family and guests together for any occasion.

Solar Energy:  This is our 6th article and final article in our solar energy series.   In this article, Michelle Knox shows us how Habitat for Humanity is using solar energy in their new builds.

PetScene – Trip tips and safety tips on how to make traveling with your pet easier.

The hard copy will be mailed by the end of this week.  Click here to download the digital copy.

Enjoy!

Bill Stokes
Publisher