County Putting Politics Over People

It has been the center of controversy for years in Stephenson County, and has only gotten more contentious over time. But with the RFP proposal to potentially sell the Stephenson County Nursing Home, it is finally reaching a tipping point – but not the kind many people think.

Before I begin, I need to express that I have no "skin" in the game. No relative of mine is a resident of Walnut Acres, and accusations made on social media of how the Voices has been "bought out and influenced" by the Republicans, only confirm the fallacy of the accusers.

First, the issue.

The County Board has already fr...