By DARLENE WAIER
University of Illinois Extension
Many questions have been raised concerning how recently announced decreases in state funding will affect Extension programming in Hamilton, Wayne and White counties.

By JARROD SPENCER
Hamilton County Ministerial Alliance
Each year for the past several years, the Hamilton County Ministerial Alliance has hosted a time of prayer in observance with the National Day of Prayer.

By SARAH DRAPER
American Cancer Society Relay For Life
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is an overnight, life-changing event that brings 3.5 million people together every year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, to remember loved ones lost, and to empower individuals and communities to fight back against a disease that takes too much from too many.

To the editor:
Obviously, drawing imaginary circles around ourselves and declaring them "gun-free zones" does not work.

By VALINDA ROWE
IllinoisCarry.com
"Five Women Tragically Murdered and Community in Shock; IllinoisCarry Responds.”

By SARAH DRAPER
Hamilton County Health Department
The Smoke-free Illinois Act that took effect Jan. 1 of this year is a law that affects all people.