Pastor Steve Jones: Why Does God Allow Suffering?

In light of the recent tragedies in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, it comes as no surprise that one of the questions that’s still most often asked about God is this: “How could a good God allow so much suffering in the world?” 20th century scholar and author C.S. Lewis wrote about his own personal struggle to believe in […]

McQuinn replaces Shapland as chairman of Ford County Public Building Commission

By WILL [email protected] PAXTON — Tom McQuinn of rural Paxton was elected chairman of the Ford County Public Building Commission on Thursday. Formerly the commission’s vice chairman, McQuinn assumed the chairmanship from Ron Shapland of rural Cullom. Shapland, who had served as chairman for many years, was elected vice chairman Thursday. “Because I’m getting older and I don’t need the […]

Ford County Chronicle wins 38 awards in Illinois Press Association editorial contest

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Press Association notified the Ford County Chronicle on Friday that the weekly newspaper has won 38 awards, including 11 first-place honors, in the IPA’s 2021 editorial contest. Ford County Chronicle co-publishers Will Brumleve and Andrew Rosten plan to attend the IPA’s annual convention to accept the awards on Friday, Aug. 12, at the President Abraham Lincoln […]

Illinois State Representative Tom Bennett: Preparing for severe weather

As we move into the final weeks of spring, the potential for severe weather increases in the Midwest, and Illinois is no exception. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) has posted a fact sheet on tornado safety and preparedness to help Illinoisans keep themselves and their loved ones safe during storms. One important distinction which forecasters make during severe weather is the […]