Illinois Lottery
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — These Illinois lotteries were drawn Wednesday: LuckyDay Lotto Midday 08-16-25-35-43 Pick Three-Midday 1-1-3, Fireball: 6 Pick Three-Evening 8-6-9, Fireball: 0 Pick Four-Midday...
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Commentary: Beyond transparency lies accountability
Over more than three decades in Congress, I had the chance to question a lot of federal officials. Most of the time I wasn’t after anything dramatic — I just wanted to understand who was responsible...
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Photo: Treasure hunter
Michelle Wooldridge of Jacksonville looks through items at the Jacksonville Senior Center’s flea market and bake sale Wednesday at Community Park. The sale continues today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and...
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Reader photo: Acrobatic antics
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Video game, chamber music in harmony for concert
It’s an evening made possible by the intersection of chamber music and videogaming. Or, perhaps, the two finding a harmony to share. Fifth House Ensemble of Chicago is partnering with composer Austin...
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Nannies, caregivers making a push for workplace protections
Workers’ rights advocates spread across the state Wednesday as the state Senate considered what could become Illinois’ first-ever Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights. Among other items, it would raise the...
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Editorial: Tax Day is near, but paying them lasts a little longer
Soon, another tax day will come and go. But Monday’s deadline won’t mark an ending, even just for a year, for Illinoisans. It will be another 11 days — April 29 — before taxpayers in the Land of...
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Close to home: Pittsfield students get first-hand look at dangers of...
PITTSFIELD — Pittsfield High School students were given an out-of-classroom lesson Wednesday on the dangers of such things as drunken driving or texting while driving, watching as classmates portrayed...
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Trip backward to preview Roodhouse’s future
ROODHOUSE — On April 20, 1866, John Roodhouse marked out what would become Roodhouse’s downtown in the middle of his pig farm and orchard. “There were about 50 people living there at the time,” said...
View ArticleUpcoming Services (April 14)
TODAY (THURSDAY) • Crews, Mary Christina “Teenie” “Chris.” Graveside service 11:30 a.m. today at Beardstown City Cemetery. Family will meet friends 10-11 a.m. today at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown....
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Commentary: The body language of this election
Whenever I go out to dinner lately, along with the first sip of wine, I’m served a pre-appetizer: a short, dispiriting conversation about the politics of the moment, complete with a special kind of...
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Police Beat
Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • A 17-year-old boy was arrested about 10:50 a.m. Thursday on a domestic battery charge. BURGLARIES, THEFTS • Someone stole a central air-conditioning unit off...
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Commentary: Adversity becomes a shared challenge
On Dec. 8, 1941, Franklin Roosevelt faced a daunting challenge. He was to appear before a joint session of Congress to ask for a declaration of war against Japan. The problem was not the drafting of...
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The (Dairy) Queen taking the throne again
Dairy Queen will be returning to Jacksonville after closing more than two years ago. The national restaurant chain has a new franchise owner, who plans to reopen the shuttered eatery with a fresh new...
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Reader photo: Orange crush
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The long arm of the paw: Sheriffs adding K9 units
Two west-central Illinois sheriff’s departments will be adding canine assistance to fight crime. Thanks to anonymous donors, sheriff’s departments in both Greene and Macoupin counties will be adding...
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Unwanted, unused electronics being recycled
Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries in partnership with the Journal-Courier and electronics manufacturer Dell will host an electronics recycling event in Jacksonville on April 23. The event is free and...
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Bill assuring lawyers for juvenile murder suspects delayed
SPRINGFIELD — A measure that would guarantee a lawyer for children ages 13 to 17 during interrogation on murder investigations stalled in the Senate amid Republicans concerns. The bill’s sponsor...
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Meredosia tagging derelict vehicles in village
Meredosia residents take note: Derelict vehicles filling streets and yards of the village are being targeted. The village board decided this week to have warning letters issued to those believed in...
View ArticleUpcoming Services (April 15)
TODAY (FRIDAY) • Parks, Ivan “Gene.” Graveside service 1 p.m. today at Beardstown City Cemetery, with military honors. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge • Zumwalt, Sue. 10:30 a.m. today at...
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