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How to tell if cicadas are ready to emerge in your yard: Illinois Extension
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A rare cicada emergence will take place in Central Illinois very soon. But there’s no need to bug out — University of Illinois Extension is sharing how to tell if they’re set to appear in your yard. It is the first time...
HS track: North Mac girls win SCC title, Carlinville places runner-up
Just two years after joining the South Central Conference, the North Mac High School girls have accomplished a track team championship. On Apr. 30, the Panthers reigned victorious at home in Virden, with several individuals continuing to re-write history. Cadyn Bounds broke the school’s long jump record with a five-meter...
Jerseyville businesses team with Got Faith?
Dozens of businesses in Jersey County are coming together this weekend in a promotion of the Got Faith? organization. Got Faith coordinator Steve Pegram tells The Big Z you can get discounts on everything from pizza to storage units, auto parts, haircuts, and sandwiches just by wearing a Got Faith? t-shirt into any participating business.
WoO Notes: Big Car Count, Big Crowd & Big Stars
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — A who’s who of the sprint car racing world made an appearance at Wednesday night’s World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series race at Jacksonville (Ill.) Speedway before the largest crowd in the history of the quarter-mile fairgrounds facility. Thanks to High...
Gravel Presents Jacksonville WoO Masterpiece
JACKSONVILLE, IL- The anticipation filled the entire town of Jacksonville, IL as the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars returned for the first time in three years on Wednesday night. Tickets sold out Tuesday night. Fans filled the entire grandstands before Hot Laps even began. Many more headed for the pit area. Could the Hy-Vee Perks 40 live up to the hype? Absolutely it could.
IAWC again addresses Hardin water quality
A number of concerns continue to be shared on social media regarding the water quality in Hardin. The town’s water system was purchased more than a year ago by Illinois American Water Company. IAWC spokesman Terry Mackin tells The Big Z they are aware of the concerns and are following their plan to fix things.
Softball Recap: Griggsville-Perry's win ends four-game losing streak at home
Griggsville-Perry's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 15-13 win over the Brown County Hornets. For Griggsville-Perry, this counts as revenge for the 12-2 loss Brown County walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
High school track records broken
Recently, track athletes from multiple Macoupin County high schools set historic marks at their respective track and field meets. Hannah Gibson of Carlinville unleashed the furthest discus throw in the history of the Pana Invite at 11.56m Apr. 13. The North Mac girls’ relay team of Kaelyn Swift, Addison Earley, Emma Crawford and Alexis Bowman set a new school record of the fastest 4×200 race with a time of 1:48.34 at the Bert Trump Relays Apr. 24. On Apr. 25, sophomore phenom Chaz Oberkfell ran the fastest 1600-meter race in Gillespie High School history. 1600 meters is the equivalent of a mile, which Oberkfell finished in 4:28.97. Photos contributed.
Construction on removable floodwall breathing new life into Pike County community
CLARKSVILLE, Mo. — Despite days of rain, residents along the Mississippi are breathing sights of relief as the river slowly starts to recede. After 16 years as the Mayor of Clarksville, Missouri, Jo Anne Smiley has learned she always has to keep one eye on the river. “Last week...
How these seniors transformed Jacksonville Routt baseball over the last four years
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Routt baseball team expected big things from Nolan Turner and Conrad Charpentier from the beginning. That faith was not misplaced. They were not mere participants but central authors in the team’s rise to the top over the last four years. ...
Carlinville Band Program presents Spring Concert
The Carlinville Band Program held its Spring Concert on Sunday April 28. The Concert featured the Beginner Band, Middle School Band, High School Choir and High School Band. The Beginner Band played three selections from the class band book being The Barcarolle, Theme by Beethoven and Old McDonald. Each song showed off various skills the musicians learned throughout the year. The beginner band includes: Halle Inman, Aela Kluthe, Harper Ryan, Brittney Fugate, Teagan Gwinn, Taylor Harding, Grace Marshall, Scarlett Phelps, Lillia Snell, Ella White, Brynlee Clevenger, Olivia Stover, Savanna Winnett, Henley Bomkamp, Jayla Cruz, Jak Lyerla, Isaic Miller, Lylia Striplin, Caleb Gerl, Tyler Perkins, Frances Ziglar, Zeke Davis, Kadence White, Jonathon Whitlock, Kirkland Cameron, Presley Enrietta, Violet Griffiths, Allison Rhodes, Murphy Rowe and Jaden Simmons.
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