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Sparks speaking at Pana Senior Center March 4

February 20, 2026

  PANA — Amie Sparks, Director of Outreach and Donor Relations with the Kemmerer Village Foundation, will be a guest speaker at the Pana Senior Center on Tuesday, March 4, at 10:30 a.m. All are encouraged to attend the informative event. Submitted Photo PANA — Amie Sparks, Director of Outreach and Donor Relations with the Kemmerer Village Foundation, will be a guest speaker…

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Sue Schafer earned award at Illinois ACTE luncheon

February 20, 2026

  SPRINGFIELD — Taylorville’s Sue Schafer can add another award to her trophy case. She was named the Illinois Association of Career and Technical Education Champion for CTE Award Winner at luncheon held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 in Springfield. The award recognizes teachers who have made a significant impact on their community and demonstrated leadership…

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Taylorville FFA Members Excel at Sectional State Degree Interviews

February 20, 2026

  Taylorville FFA members were well represented at the Sectional FFA State Degree interviews held on Tuesday, February 4. Seven dedicated members presented their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) record books as part of the process to earn the prestigious Illinois State FFA Degree, the highest degree awarded by the Illinois Association FFA. Earning a State…

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Central A&M FFA Participates in State FFA Veterinary Medicine CDE

February 20, 2026

GALVA — On Friday, January 6, four members of the Central A&M FFA Chapter traveled to Black Hawk East College in Galva, Illinois to participate in the Illinois State FFA Veterinary Medicine CDE. Team members included Adyson Lowrance, Ty  Burgener, Sophia Lehman, and Bridgette Hutton.  These members qualified for our state team by being our chapter’s top members…

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Taylorville FFA Returns to the Winner’s Circle in Horse Judging

February 20, 2026

After more than two decades without a competitive Horse Judging team, the Taylorville FFA Chapter brought horse judging success back in a big way during the 2025–2026 school year. Taylorville FFA had not fielded a successful Horse Judging team since 2003, but that all changed this year with a dedicated group of students committed to…

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2026 IHSA All-State Academic Team

 and Honorable Mentions Team members announced

February 20, 2026

  TAYLORVILLE — Lillie Jones and Alex Davis have been selected as Honorable Mention for the 2026 IHSA All-State Academic Team! Every IHSA member school is allowed to nominate one male and one female student-athlete for this award. Only 26 individuals make the Academic All-State Team and then another 50 individuals are selected as Honorable…

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FFA Builds Well-Rounded Students at Taylorville High School

February 19, 2026

Submitted Photos TAYLORVILLE — Taylorville FFA members are involved in a wide range of activities outside of the agriculture classroom, proving they are well-rounded students who balance academics, leadership, and extracurricular involvement. Many FFA members participate in rigorous class schedules, community service events, and other clubs and organizations offered through Taylorville High School and Taylorville…

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TJHS Students witness live heart surgery

February 19, 2026

Submitted Photo TAYLORVILLE — On Friday, February 4, all 8th-grade students had the opportunity to witness a live heart surgery through a virtual platform. This unique experience was educational and inspiring. Students were able to observe the entire procedure in real time. During the surgery, students were able to engage directly with the surgical team,…

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CEO Spotlight – Autumn Hobbs

February 19, 2026

Submitted Photo SOUTH FORK — Hi, I’m Autumn, a senior at South Fork High school and owner of The Denim Canvas. I design hand-painted and custom-designed jeans and denim jackets that transform everyday denim into wearable art. Each piece is created with intention, allowing customers to showcase their personality, celebrate special moments, or support the…

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Ella Reiss Prepares for a Future in Veterinary Medicine Through FFA

February 19, 2026

Submitted Photo TAYLORVILLE — Ella Reiss has made a strong impact during her time as a member of the Taylorville FFA Chapter through her leadership, involvement, and dedication to agricultural education. One of her many accomplishments includes serving as a Chapter Vice President, where she helped lead meetings, support chapter activities, and represent Taylorville FFA…

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Sparks speaking at Pana Senior Center March 4

February 20, 2026

Sue Schafer earned award at Illinois ACTE luncheon

February 20, 2026

Taylorville FFA Members Excel at Sectional State Degree Interviews

February 20, 2026

Sports

Pritzker says Bears’ statement ‘not some confirmation that they’re moving to Indiana’

February 20, 2026

2026 IHSA All-State Academic Team

 and Honorable Mentions Team members announced

February 20, 2026

Taylorville Boys Win On Younker Buzzer Beater

February 19, 2026

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Which Christmas Song is the BEST?

  • White Christmas (40%, 4 Votes)
  • Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (20%, 2 Votes)
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In The News 7 – February 18, 2026

Check out our In The News segment, where we highlight the week’s headlines. This week we have amazing basketball news out of both Pana and Taylorville, a honorable recognition for Taylorville Memorial Hospital, information on an “Empty Chair” town hall, and so much more!

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