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Pork Dinner at Immanuel Lutheran Church

The 24th Annual Pork Dinner at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altamont, will be on Sunday, March 2, from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The dine-in or carry-out dinner includes grilled pork loin, baked potato, baked beans, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, dinner roll, and dessert for $15. A porkburger dinner is $10, and a hot dog […]

Springfield’s Historic Sites Celebrate Black History Month

Illinois state historic sites in Springfield present a variety of engaging hikes, talks, and tours to commemorate Black History Month in February. All events are free, open to the public, and require no reservations. Programs are put on in partnership with the Illinois State Museum; the Illinois State Military Museum; and Fever River Research. Visitors […]

Monday’s Sports Schedule

HIGH SCHOOL Girls Basketball Class 1A Okawville Super-Sectional Game 1 – Edwards County (Albion) vs. Carrollton, 7 p.m. (championship) Class 1A Farmer City Super-Sectional Game 1 – Decatur St. Teresa vs. Cissna Park Co-op 6 p.m. (championship) Class 2A Tolono Unity Super-Sectional Game 1 – Kankakee McNamara vs. Mount Carmel, 6:30 p.m. (championship) Class 3A […]

Red Cross Blood Drives for March

The American Red Cross is helping to bridge access to health care for blood donors by providing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for diabetes and prediabetes, on all successful blood, platelet and plasma donations in March. Additionally, all who come to give blood, platelets or plasma this month will receive a $10 Amazon.com […]

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in March

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in March: - Tuesday, March 4th , 4 - 6p.m., 304 S. West, Shumway, includes hot meal, groceries, clothing, laundry, and hair salon - Saturday, March 8th , 9a.m. - Noon, Mason location - Tuesday, March 11th , 4 - 6p.m., 304 S. West, Shumway, includes hot meal, groceries, clothing, laundry, […]

Tuesday’s Sports Schedule

HIGH SCHOOL Boys Basketball Class 1A Red Hill (Bridgeport) Sectional Game 1 – Dieterich vs. Tuscola 7 p.m. Class 2A Tolono Unity Sectional Game 1 – Monticello vs. Teutopolis 7 p.m. Class 3A Marion Sectional Game 1 – Troy Triad vs. Mount Vernon, 7 p.m. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Boys Basketball Volleyball Class 7-1A Sigel St. […]

Free At-Home Colon Cancer Tests from St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital

No-Stress, Take-Home Test: HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Offering Free, At-Home Colon Cancer Screening Tests in March Test anxiety is real – at school, work and especially at a clinic or hospital. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital wants to put community members at ease by giving away at-home […]