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Historic Highlights: Downstate Illinois resident was a survivor of the Titanic

Richard Becker, who lived in Jacksonville in the late 1930s and early 1940s, was among the 712 survivors of the Titanic, which smashed into an iceberg in the north Atlantic late on April 14, 1912.

By Tom Emery●

Reflections: Oswego Township’s mood was electric 90 years ago

Radios not only provided entertainment in that pre-internet era, but also were literally instant windows to the world’s news.

By Roger Matile, for Shaw Local News Network●

Historic Highlights: April Fools’ Day has long, laughable history

April 1 is April Fools’ Day, and for many, it provides a moment of humor. Most jokes are fast and harmless, while others are sophisticated efforts to pull one over on the masses.

By Tom Emery●

Mitch Albom: Attacks on Jews rooted in age-old hate are all too common

Jewish children in America these days are being told to remain inside, get home fast, or stay away from their temples altogether, lest they be screamed at, shot at, or become the target of some enraged hater behind the wheel.

By Mitch Albom●

Historic Highlights: O’Neill was Illinois’ first female state legislator

Lottie Holman O’Neill broke barriers as Illinois’ first female legislator, paving the way for women in state politics while building a four-decade career marked by strong convictions and historic influence.

By Tom Emery●