Letters to the Editor
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“Trust us,” they said. “We wouldn’t do anything to hurt Galena," they said. That doesn’t mean that they are helping Galena. The city council’s dealings with … more
Throughout the rural areas of Jo Daviess County, Jo-Carroll Energy, is building out fiber broadband services to unserved and underserved homes, businesses, and farms. This build out will allow … more
“I would never do anything to hurt Galena.” This statement was used multiple times at the Galena City Council meeting on April 25. I try to not doubt someone’s sincerity, and I … more
Lynn Warner wrote a wonderful article on Emilie Marchand. Emilie is my 4th great grandmother. The monument dedication was attended by the descendants of three of Emilie’s children. Dale … more
The city already made two huge mistakes allowing marijuana and tattoo parlors!! Since when do they fit a town of 1840s? My husband, John Connor, worked so hard for the Galena Historic … more
At the April 25 city council meeting and more specifically the public hearing on the proposed near east-side resort, two city council members, in arguing their votes to approve annexation, said that … more
At the April 25 Galena City Council meeting, a large crowd of about 130 people gathered in the council chambers, mainly to discuss the proposed Parker project. At one point a show of hands revealed … more
At the Galena City Council meeting on April 25, Alderperson Bernstein asked about the commercial outdoor entertainment that would be allowed “by right” at four proposed Parker development … more
Along with many others, I attended the Galena City Council meeting on April 25. A long line of Park the Parker residents took to the podium, along with a Rockford lawyer representing their interests … more
Living outside of the Galena city limits, I don’t have a say in the city council’s decision making. It seems that this is true for the residents of Galena. Last night after two hours of … more
Full disclosure: I was an elected member of the Galena Public Library Board of Trustees from 1999-2003, the last two years as president of the board. I was appointed to fill a vacant seat in July … more
I was dismayed to learn that our incumbent Ward 4 Alderman Robert Hahn chose to not attend the March 6 candidate forum organized by the League of Women Voters. The forum gave voters a chance to learn … more
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