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Fourth Grade students earn PJ Day

February 13, 2026

TAYLORVILLE — The Fourth graders in Ms. Caitlyn Donovan’s class earned a well-deserved pajama day! The students had been working incredibly hard, despite spending many days indoors due to cold weather and snow. The continued positivity and hard work did not go unnoticed, and was rewarded with a fun PJ Day to celebrate! Submitted…

LLCC selects Dr. Curt Oldfield as its next president

February 13, 2026

SPRINGFIELD — Curt Oldfield, Ed.D., was recently selected as the next Lincoln Land Community College president in a vote by the LLCC Board of Trustees. Confirmation of his employment is planned for the February LLCC Board meeting, and upon confirmation, Dr. Oldfield will begin his duties on July 1, 2026. Oldfield has served as…

Rod Carls, of Sloans Implement, speaks to Kiwanis at meeting

February 13, 2026

TAYLORVILLE — Rod Carls, the manager of the Edinburg Sloans Implement store, stopped by the Kwainis Club on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 to speak about the new facilities and the history of the Sloans business. Submitted Photo TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville Kiwanis Club heard from Rod Carls, manager of the Edinburg Sloans Implement dealership…

Fourth Grade learns about energy

February 13, 2026

TAYLORVILLE — Miss Jamie Johnson’s 4th grade class has been talking about energy and experimenting on how it works. With assistance from Mr. White, they used tracks to test matchbox cars, golf balls, ping-pong style golf balls, and marbles. It was a lot of fun and everyone came up with some great ideas! Submitted…

Join in SIU’s 2026 International Festival, global cultural celebration

February 12, 2026

The Cultural Show, set for Feb. 13, is a popular free event and all are welcome. by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate its diversity, inclusiveness and the many cultures the university and surrounding area embrace during the 2026 International Festival, set for Feb. 9-13. The theme of the weeklong…

Taylorville Basketball Keeps Busy In Heart Of Season

February 12, 2026

TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville Purple Reign supported the basketball team throughout their busy weekend games. Submitted Photo The Taylorville Tornadoes boys and girls basketball teams have been busy this last week, facing a mix of conference opponents and some of the top competition in the area, with results ranging from gritty wins to tough lessons…

Taylorville Basketball Splits Busy Weekend Against Mattoon, Pana

February 12, 2026

PANA — The Taylorville Tornado Boys Basketball team holds aloft the Coal Miners Trophy after winning against the Pana Panthers on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Submitted Photo It was a packed and emotional weekend on the hardwood for Taylorville basketball, as the Tornadoes picked up a pair of rivalry wins while also seeing a…

Heartland CASA provides a steady voice for children who need one most

February 12, 2026

CHRISTIAN COUNTY — When children enter foster care, their world often fills with unfamiliar faces, court dates, and constant change. Court Appointed Special Advocates, known as CASA, exist to bring one thing the system rarelycan: consistency. CASA is a national program that trains community volunteers to advocate…

Building upgrades and Fine Arts Center debated as board honors National FFA champions.

February 12, 2026

TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville Board of Education held a regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the District Office Boardroom. The meeting began with public comment from Bill Chapman, a concerned citizen from Taylorville. Chapman raised safety concerns about the seating areas in the west gymnasium at Taylorville High School. He said…

Volunteers questioning Congresswoman Mary Miller hosting event in Quincy for constituents

February 12, 2026

ILLINOIS — Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-15th) emailed a survey to Christian County residents asking which of five following issues mattered most to them and their families. Voters were invited to check boxes on Election Integrity, Mass Deportations and Border Security, Affordability and Eliminating Waste Fraud, or Abuse. Miller said in the email, “I want to…