It’s been a couple of years since any survivors of the sneak attack that thrust this country into World War II were around to be honored at the Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon held annually in the Fox Valley. Our last known survivor was Everett “Jim” Schlegel, who loved attending the December luncheon until he became too ill for the 2021 event. He died that same month, on New Year’s Eve. However, .
The Normal Community Ironmen are winners in Round 1 of the IHSA Playoffs. The #1 seed in Class 7A, the Ironmen await the winner of Bradley Bourbonnais/St. Charles North for their Round 2 matchup. (WJBC File Photo)
By Jake Fogal
NORMAL - Despite a cold front and a soaked playing field from sev