Macomb’s Genesis Garden seeking votes in grant competition
The Genesis Garden in Macomb is currently #76 in the Voting Phase for State Farm’s Neighborhood Assist program. The 9th annual Neighborhood Assist program… Login to continue reading Login…
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Lawmakers discuss lowering compulsory school age
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers may soon consider legislation to lower the state’s compulsory attendance law to include 5-year-olds, a… Login to continue reading Login…
‘Super Mario 3D All-Stars’ Brings Back Some Nintendo Classics
It’s funny–when it comes to video games, I don’t often talk about Mario. I suppose I feel it just goes without saying that I’m… Login to continue reading Login…
Autumn arrives along with clean-up tasks
Did you get your blankets out? We’ll still have Indian summer when the white cobwebs float through the air. You’ll be raking up piles… Login to continue reading Login…
Sights, sounds turn brain into time machine
I never cease to be amazed at the human mind, and the things it can do. Now for those who may question whether or not… Login to continue reading Login…
Beardstown School Board discusses COVID-19 issues
The challenges of remote instruction were among the topics that school administrators and teachers relayed to the Beardstown School Board at its meeting last… Login to continue reading Login…
A-C Central students return with smiling faces
After a period of remote learning due to COVID quarantines amongst district staff, A-C students have returned to class. At last Wednesday’s meeting of… Login to continue reading Login…
B’town ordinance committee to move ATV, golf cart measure forward for vote
The Ordinance Committee of the Beardstown City Council, which met Sept. 16, will move forward with preparing an ordinance on the use of UTVs… Login to continue reading Login…
JBS donates $250,000 for Marina project an additional $60,000 given to Fire-Rescue
JBS, the Beardstown area’s largest employer, has made a substantial contribution to the City of Beardstown which will help with the marina project. Kelly Cagle,… Login to continue reading Login…
Five Great Games to Try (Besides ‘Dungeons & Dragons’)
I’ve talked about Dungeons & Dragons a few times in this column. I’m a huge fan of tabletop role-playing games, and it’s undeniable that… Login to continue reading Login…