Clik here to view.
Commentary: The charade of a political ‘process’
Recent calls for Donald Trump to step down as the Republican candidate for president reminds me of Scott Lee Cohen. For those who don’t remember Cohen, let me refresh your memory. Scott Lee Cohen was a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pastors fight gay ‘conversion’ therapy ban
A group of pastors is suing over a law that bars therapists and counselors from trying to change a minor’s sexual orientation, saying in a Thursday filing that the prohibition violates free speech and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Reader photo: A moment of reflection
A doe grazing in the sunshine stops to admire its reflection in a pond. .neFileBlock { margin-bottom: 20px; } .neFileBlock p { margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; } .neFileBlock .neFile { border-bottom: 1px...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Final ride a real head-turner
A unique hearse gave a motorcycle-loving Jacksonville man an escort in style to his final resting place Thursday. David Richards, 59, who died Aug. 6, was described in his obituary as an avid...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Schools struggle to fill vacancies as educator pool shrinks
Some students will be returning to larger classes this year. The reason? A shortage of teachers and applicants. Some west-central Illinois school districts are being forced to increase class sizes or...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Police Beat
Morgan County Jacksonville Police ACCIDENTS • Miranda S. Turner, 34, of Jacksonville was cited on a charge of disobeying a traffic control device after a two-vehicle accident about 6:10 p.m. Thursday...
View ArticleGolf outings to raise money for Shriners hospital
Rasna Shrine Club will host two golf outings this month to raise money for Shriners Hospitals for Children. The first golf outing will be Monday at the Jacksonville Country Club. It begins with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sheriffs’ group warns about calls
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association says there is a phone campaign going on that is fraudulently using the name of the association in solicitations. The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association does not solicit...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Teen admits abandoning newborn boy in 2014
A woman charged with attempted first-degree murder after a newborn baby was found in a Dumpster has pleaded guilty, ending nearly two years ago of legal proceedings in the case. The woman, who is not...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Snoop? Yes; Passwords? Not for long
Despite a coming change in Illinois law protecting employees’ private online content from inquisitive employers, job creators will still be able to keep tabs on their employees. Gov. Bruce Rauner has...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Illinois Lottery
(AP) — These Illinois lotteries were drawn Friday: LuckyDay Lotto Midday 02-16-21-30-34 Pick Three-Midday 7-0-9, Fireball: 3 Pick Three-Evening 9-4-8, Fireball: 0 Pick Four-Midday 9-2-1-9, Fireball: 9...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Article 2
Governor Bruce Rauner cuts the ribbon Friday morning to open the 2016 Illinois State Fair. The ceremony signifies the official start of the 10 day celebration of Illinois agriculture. This year’s State...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Reader photo: Abiding by the claw
Former Jacksonville resident Blaine Emrick measures the carapace of a lobster to determine whether it was a legal catch. He and his father, former Jacksonville teacher and principal Harry Emrick, and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Durbin: Blue Cross could be more competitive, reduce costs
(AP) — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is taking the rare step of weighing in on the state’s handling of a hefty health insurance rate increase request, asking Illinois regulators to press the state’s leading...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Illinois Lottery
(AP) — These Illinois lotteries were drawn Saturday: Lotto 06-28-30-34-49-51, Extra Shot: 5 LuckyDay Lotto Midday 15-19-27-28-36 Pick Three-Midday 6-6-3, Fireball: 0 Pick Three-Evening 0-0-0, Fireball:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Photo: Paint by bubbles
Bailey Miller (left), 4, and Jaycee Jackson, 8, blow bubbles in paint to create art Saturday at the Asa Talcott House. .neFileBlock { margin-bottom: 20px; } .neFileBlock p { margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; }...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Commentary: It’s a millennial world now
Choose your truism. Millennials are the most diverse, tolerant, connected, educated, and idealistic generation ever. Or the most narcissistic, lazy, entitled, coddled, distrustful and disconnected. Or...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Vaccination compliance high in region
With another school year about to get under way, health and education officials are advising parents to make sure children’s immunizations are up to date. Pediatrician Rosemary Koeppel of Memorial...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Reader photo: Golden touch
A goldfinch blends in with the sunflowers along a road. .neFileBlock { margin-bottom: 20px; } .neFileBlock p { margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; } .neFileBlock .neFile { border-bottom: 1px dotted #aaa;...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Slices of Life: Changing the to-do list items
It’s over. The wedding. My daughter and her new husband tied the knot in a whirlwind weekend of near perfection. The loving couple has been preparing for this for over a year. They were kind enough to...
View Article