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Jacksonville advances to regional title game, plus other 3A softball/baseball regional results
Here are the Class 3A baseball and softball regional results around Springfield from Tuesday and Wednesday: Rockets surge: Here's what made this softball season stand out above the rest for these Rochester seniors Softball and baseball brackets: 2024 IHSA baseball and softball brackets: Springfield-area playoff schedules Williamsville's comeback thriller: Williamsville girls soccer stuns Bloomington Central Catholic for elusive sectional title No regrets: SHG's Jake Kepler wreaks just as much havoc in baseball as does in football Undisputed champions: Lincoln's Heitzig,...
Periodical cicadas are here … now what?
JACKSONVILLE, Ill — The long wait is finally over. After spending 13 (or 17, depending on where you’re at) years underground feeding from roots, periodical cicadas have emerged (at least in central and southern Illinois). Soon, many places will be awash in cicadas. So, what can we expect now that they are beginning to emerge?
Jacksonville Routt baseball sets school record with sectional title: 1A/2A roundup
Here are the Class 1A baseball and 2A softball sectional final results around the Springfield area: Meena magic: Auburn's Taylor lets bat, as well as her arm, do the talking for Trojans' first sectional title 1A Cinderella: Litchfield magically keeps record-setting season alive with win over SHG 3A baseball/softball regionals: Jacksonville, Chatham Glenwood baseball advance to sectional semifinals: 3A roundup Playoff bracket: 2024 IHSA baseball and softball brackets: Springfield-area playoff schedules ...
Teachers from QHS, Unity recognized as Career Guidance Team celebrates area educators
ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — One teacher from an Adams County school and one teacher from a Quincy school were recognized as the Adams County Career Guidance Team celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10. The Adams County Career Guidance Team’s mission is to encourage and foster awareness of careers, educate youths and job seekers about area career opportunities and build connections between families and local employers. This event was developed to identify teachers who are incorporating career exploration into their classrooms.
Chasing the Dec’s White Whale
Everyone was asleep in the Milli-van with the exception of myself and the Decaturian advisor, Dr. Scott Lambert. We had just attended my last ever Illinois College Press Awards, and I had just stepped down as editor-in-chief of the Decaturian. “I feel like I need one last big article, something...
Dust storm affects Central IL counties around I-55
This is an article on a breaking news incident that is no longer being updated. To view the most recent updates on the dust storm, click here. Update at 5:18 p.m. CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The ongoing dust storm on I-55 is now affecting Sangamon, Morgan, and Logan Counties, Illinois State Police said. Officials urge […]
Rushville’s newly restored Wurlitzer organ: ‘It’s such a gift from the donor’
The Schuyler Performing Arts Council (Schuy-PAC) is ready to unveil a restored theater organ that dates back around a century. “It’s very unique. Something you won’t find at too many performing arts centers, especially at the high school level,” said Schuy-PAC board member Jim Devitt. A debut...
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