TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville Optimist Club heard about many upcoming projects on their Thursday, February 26 meeting. Ron Spears was the guest speaker for the meeting. He stands right with Adam Vocks, Club Presdient. Submitted Photo TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville Optimist Club held its regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in the Community…

  TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville High School TommyPhoto class recently welcomed the incredibly phenomenal wedding photographer, Brian Coss, to the classroom to speak with the students. Cos shared real world insight into what it takes to shoot a wedding. He explained the challenges, from preparation to problem-solving and the unique issues that come with capturing…

  ELGIN — Former Taylorville Resident Michael Folker and his family hosted an Apollo 16 Moonwalker at Judson university in Elgin, Illinois. From left are Daniela Folker,  Apollo 16 “Moonwalker” Charlie Duke, Dotty Duke, Michael Folker, Christopher Folker Submitted Photo ELGIN — Former Taylorville resident, Michael Folker along with his wife, Daniela and son, Christopher…

  TAYLORVILLE — Darren Bailey speaks Friday, Feb 27 at The Pillars in Taylorville during a campaign stop ahead of the March 17 primary. Submitted Photo TAYLORVILLE — Education reform was one of the topics discussed Friday, Feb. 27, as Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey addressed supporters at The Pillars in Taylorville. Bailey, who served…

  TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville Optimist Club will host a Meet the Candidates Forum at the Pillars Event Center in Taylorville, Illinois, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. All members of the public are invited to attend this opportunity to hear from the candidates for Christian County Sheriff and Circuit Judge. The primary…

  TAYLORVILLE — The Peoples Bank and Trust and WTIM February Students of the Month at the Taylorville High School have been announced. From lest are People’s Bank and Trust Representative Adriana Allen; Freshman Bently Heimsness; Sophomore Colby Boykin; Junior Dalton Long; Senior Jasmine Murphy; and People’s Bank and Trust Representative Sophie Robinson. Submitted Photo

  TAYLORVILLE — The Christian County Health Department has installed a new harm reduction vending machine. The machine is located outside the Health Department building, providing free, 24/7 access to lifesaving overdose prevention supplies for the community. The vending machine offers naloxone (Narcan®) and fentanyl test strips for free, along with other public health and…

  TAYLORVILLE — Local author Jim Brusker will celebrate the release of his new haiku collection. Dappled in the Shadows: A Widower’s Journal, during a publication reading from 2-4 p.m. March 7 at Florida’s Restaurant Banquet Room in Taylorville. Books will be available for purchase. Submitted Photo