Elgin Courier-News Opinion

David McGrath: My mother’s ability to find the good in all was a true gift

May 7, 2026 at 8:42 p.m.

Gertrude McGrath made a conscious decision to focus on the good in her friends and...

May 7, 2026 at 7:53 p.m.

Letters to the editor submitted to The Courier-News.

May 7, 2026 at 7:36 p.m.

The gift of time and maturity allow columnist Donna Vickroy's conflicts with her mom to...

May 1, 2026 at 12:47 p.m.

Frank Serio, longtime owner of Joe’s Italian Villa, looks back at 58 years in the...

April 24, 2026 at 3:41 p.m.

Stepping out of your comfort zone to experience new things can be great for your...

April 15, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

Just when you think things are hopeless, you're reminded that people are basically good and...

April 4, 2026 at 9:25 a.m.

An old high school friend who always helped columnist David McGrath feel positive did the...

March 19, 2026 at 12:44 p.m.

When Chicago resident Dan Davis went missing, the community near and far rose to the...

March 12, 2026 at 8:59 p.m.

Every town has hometown pride, which may be why mugs made by Ashley Ann Klockenga...

March 6, 2026 at 11:41 a.m.

Having the grandkids over for the weekend can be a lot of fun — and...