Embracing our diversity
By Jaime Chapman Cass County is very diverse for a small county in Central Illinois. Take a trip to the store, go to a ballgame,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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Trivia Too
By Roy Roberts I ended last week’s column with the sale of a Michael Jordan jersey. This immediately interested me and inspired me to write… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Cole Alan Johnson
Cole Alan Johnson, 29, Beardstown, 10 days shy of his 30th birthday entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 29, 2022 peacefully at home with his mother by his side. Although only 29 at the time of his death, Cole…
Donald T. Dorsey
Donald T. Dorsey, 72, of Concord, died Friday, September 30, 2022 at his home. Colwell Memorial Home assisted the family.
Patricia A. Acker
Patricia A. Acker, 88, Normal, died at 3:43 a.m. Monday, October 3, 2022 at McLean County Nursing Home in Normal. Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of arrangements.
Roy Dorman Woodside
Roy Dorman Woodside, 88, Rushville, died at 1:35 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2022 at Rushville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of arrangements.
Student readers encouraged to enter ‘Letters About Literature in Illinois’
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is encouraging students in grades four through 12 to enter the 2023 “Letters About Literature in Illinois”… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Community Outreach Scavenger Hunt
In celebration of First Evangelical Lutheran Church’s upcoming 175th anniversary, a community outreach Scavenger Hunt is planned for the afternoon of Sunday, October 16th.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Focus on Faith
By Pastor Daryl Vermillion First Southern Baptist Church This week I shared with my congregation, a series of misfortunes which befell this past week. One… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital to provide free mammograms
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital will offer free breast cancer screenings for uninsured or underinsured women and extended hours for all women to schedule their annual mammograms… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close