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Illinois Education Superintendent Carmen Ayala talks about the reopening of Illinois schools to in-person instruction in the fall during a news conference Tuesday in Chicago. (Credit: blueroomstream.com)

Guidelines released for students to return to classroom

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois     SPRINGFIELD — Illinois released new guidelines for schools, colleges and universities to return to in-person learning in the… Login to continue reading Login…

Screen Time

How PAX is Adapting to COVID-19

    When I was a kid, what I wanted more than anything was to go to the Electronic Entertainment Expo. E3 was like a sacred… Login to continue reading Login…

Beyond the Rusty Gate

Garden looking good

    What a beautiful Sunday morning we had – sunshine, a cool good day to garden. I checked on my box garden Saturday. It was… Login to continue reading Login…

Following the Chandlerville Village Board meeting, Mayor Tim Richard, right, presents a plaque to Ted Flinn on his retirement from the Illinois National Guard 183rd Fighter Wing after 38 years of service. Flinn retired as the Illinois State Command Chief.

C’ville board discusses road repairs, levee pump

    Road repairs were discussed  at the June 10 meeting of the Chandlerville Village Board. Tim Icenogle, county engineer, reported on the amount of funds… Login to continue reading Login…

Cass County COVID-19 Update

Cass COVID-19 case load slows

For three consecutive weeks, the status of the COVID-19 situation in Cass County has remained relatively stable. While the overall number of cases continues to… Login to continue reading Login…

Ashland Village Board discusses Halloween plans, business improvements

Ashland Village Board adopts street improvement plan

    The Ashland Village Board voted to implement a street maintenance program as part of a four-year plan. The plan is billed at approximately $65,000… Login to continue reading Login…

Beardstown fireworks will go off as planned

Beardstown fireworks will go off as planned

Mayor Leslie Harris told the Beardstown City Council Tuesday night that Beardstown will have fireworks, however, people will be asked to remain in their vehicles… Login to continue reading Login…

State Fair

Governor to cancel 2020 State Fairs by executive order

BY JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois     SPRINGFIELD – State Fairs in Springfield and Du Quoin will be canceled this year by executive order of… Login to continue reading Login…