In the March 5 Sauk Valley news article, “Animal cruelty charges in McHenry County could change how backyard rodeos operate across northern Illinois,” several Illinois state’s attorneys suggested that prosecuting acts associated with steer tailing is difficult.

It is time for a change in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.

Just like 5-year-old Liam, who was photographed in custody in his blue bunny hat, as many as 3,800 children are being held in ICE detention centers in shocking conditions.

If you haven’t heard about Julie Bickelhaupt, a seventh-generation farmer, mom, wife, county board chairman and business owner from Mount Carroll, I highly recommend researching what she stands for. She is a breath of fresh air running for our U.S. Congress.

It has been proven time and time again that most crime is committed by natural-born citizens.

Mullery: To all those involved, I give heartfelt congratulations. You have given back to the city something that was nearly lost.

Board of Directors: Please help us help our neighbors. We need cash donations to help us purchase the food items we need to meet both current demands and this new surge.

That the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce should be not partisan is a no-brainer.

The chairperson of the Rock River Garden Club Parade Float Committee, is thanking individuals and businesses who contributed time and materials to the construction of this year’s Petunia Festival Parade float.