The Journal-News

11/02/2024

Can’t make it to Camp Point? You can watch Nokomis’ playoff football game here:

11/02/2024

Mayor Tim Taylor called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the recent Witt City Council meeting.

Mayor Tim Taylor called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the recent Witt City Council meeting. Council members present included Alvin Yeske, David …

11/01/2024

Project Third Day - Panhandle held their annual Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Lincolnwood High School parking lot.

Project Third Day - Panhandle held their annual Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Lincolnwood High School parking lot. In addition to the numerous decorated trunks, there were a host of …

11/01/2024

Tom and Mayola Dean of Hillsboro have donated $5,000 to the Central Park Pool Project because, as Tom said, “We both grew up going to the pool to swim. So did our kids and grandkids, and now the great-grandchildren. A public swimming pool is important to the community."

Tom and Mayola Dean of Hillsboro have donated $5,000 to the Central Park Pool Project because, as Tom said, “We both grew up going to the pool to swim. So did our kids and grandkids, and now …

11/01/2024

I hope everyone is doing great and enjoying their week so far. The Lancers have been busy this past week, so let’s see what they are up to.

Happy Halloween, Lancers! I hope everyone is doing great and enjoying their week so far. The Lancers have been busy this past week, so let’s see what they are up to. Our Lady Lancer volleyball …

11/01/2024

Last Friday we had our annual Halloween dance and costume contest hosted by Student Council.

Happy Halloween, Dragons! Last Friday we had our annual Halloween dance and costume contest hosted by Student Council. Members of student council decorated, cleaned up and helped with the entry …

11/01/2024

To celebrate Halloween, Mrs. Connor hosted a fun and interactive Halloween-themed Science Club meeting to kick off the year.

Welcome back, Topper Nation. Happy Halloween! For those of you who answered the riddle last week, check your answer. You got it right if you said, Count Dracula! To celebrate Halloween, Mrs. Connor …

11/01/2024

The Toppers not only played their best offensive game in the last tilt of the season, they saved the best of their best for the last quarter, when they outscored Piasa Southwestern 20-0.

The Toppers not only played their best offensive game in the last tilt of the season, they saved the best of their best for the last quarter, when they outscored Piasa Southwestern 20-0. Of course …

11/01/2024

Hillsboro Association of Musical Parents (HAMP) has announced the winners of the 2024 Hillsboro High School Variety Show, held on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the HHS gymnasium.

Hillsboro Association of Musical Parents (HAMP) has announced the winners of the 2024 Hillsboro High School Variety Show, held on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the HHS gymnasium. Competition was fierce this …

11/01/2024

After 12 years at the helm of his alma mater’s soccer program, Joe Webb is stepping down as head coach at Lincolnwood High School.

After 12 years at the helm of his alma mater’s soccer program, Joe Webb is stepping down as head coach at Lincolnwood High School. Webb, who is the Principal at Raymond Grade School, was an …

11/01/2024

Hillsboro Junior High School held their annual Halloween dance on Friday night, Oct. 25.

Hillsboro Junior High School held their annual Halloween dance on Friday night, Oct. 25. The annual costume contest brought out some of the spookiest looks in town. Winners were awarded in six …

11/01/2024

In Nokomis, the 14th-seeded Redskins found out that they will head west to take on Camp Point Central, the third seed in Class 1A, on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m.

On Saturday night, Oct. 26, 256 high school football teams, stretching from the great white north of Northern Illinois to the fertile plains of Little Egypt in the southern part of the state, had …

11/01/2024

🪓⚽️ Region 24 Semi-Final!!
🗓️ Friday, November 1st
🆚 Kaskaskia College
⏰ 2:00PM
📍 Springfield, IL
📺 https://lincolnlandloggers.com/sports/womens-soccer/schedule

11/01/2024

Congratulations to the Nokomis volleyball team on winning their second straight regional title. They will play Father McGivney in the sectional semifinal on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 6 pm at Farina South Central.

Congratulations to our Lady Redskins on their Regional Championship victory over Effingham St. Anthony!! 🏐🔴⚫️

10/31/2024

A new exhibit honoring military veterans will open Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Montgomery County Museum, located next to the Historic Harkey House at 305 S. Broad St., Hillsboro.

A new exhibit honoring military veterans will open Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Montgomery County Museum, located next to the Historic Harkey House at 305 S. Broad St., Hillsboro. “Lest We …

10/31/2024

For the second year in a row, the Shelbyville Rams ended Hillsboro’s season earlier than the Toppers hoped as the Rams defeated the Lady Hiltoppers in two sets at the Class 2A Litchfield Regional on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

For the second year in a row, the Shelbyville Rams ended Hillsboro’s season earlier than the Toppers hoped as the Rams defeated the Lady Hiltoppers in two sets at the Class 2A Litchfield …

10/31/2024

Law enforcement officers from several agencies visited students in all grades at Beckemeyer Elementary School in Hillsboro on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 30.

Law enforcement officers from several agencies visited students in all grades at Beckemeyer Elementary School in Hillsboro on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 30. The event was organized by School Resource …

10/31/2024

The Litchfield High School volleyball team saw their season come to an end on Tuesday, Oct. 29, with a loss to Staunton in the regional semifinal, but the Purple Panthers were able to squeeze in one more victory before their meet-up with the Bulldogs.

The Litchfield High School volleyball team saw their season come to an end on Tuesday, Oct. 29, with a loss to Staunton in the regional semifinal, but the Purple Panthers were able to squeeze in one …

10/31/2024

The Hillsboro School Board interviewed candidates for the superintendent position during a special meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 5 p.m. at the unit office.

The Hillsboro School Board interviewed candidates for the superintendent position during a special meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 5 p.m. at the unit office. With current Superintendent David Powell …

10/31/2024

The last time the Lincolnwood-Morrisonville volleyball team didn’t advance to the regional championship game, the current crop of seniors were in sixth grade.

The last time the Lincolnwood-Morrisonville volleyball team didn’t advance to the regional championship game, the current crop of seniors were in sixth grade. On Wednesday, the Lancers extended …

10/31/2024

Local farmers and producers of the Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR presented Illinois State Representative Wayne Rosenthal of Morrisonville with the prestigious 2024 Friend of Agriculture award on Monday morning, Oct. 28, in a special presentation at Rovey Farms in Farmersville.

Local farmers and producers of the Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR presented Illinois State Representative Wayne Rosenthal of Morrisonville with the prestigious 2024 Friend of Agriculture award on …

10/31/2024

Entering the regional tournament this week, the Nokomis volleyball team had already tied the program record for wins in a season with 30, matching their total from last year, when they went 30-7 and captured the first regional title in 17 years.

Entering the regional tournament this week, the Nokomis volleyball team had already tied the program record for wins in a season with 30, matching their total from last year, when they went 30-7 and …

10/31/2024

Preliminary plans for the renovation of the Lincolnwood High School gym continue, with the Panhandle Board of Education scheduled to get a peek at what the revamped Woodshed might look like in just a few weeks.

Preliminary plans for the renovation of the Lincolnwood High School gym continue, with the Panhandle Board of Education scheduled to get a peek at what the revamped Woodshed might look like in just a …

10/31/2024

“Only the most courageous choose to run toward an incoming attack hoping to save lives,” said Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. “His actions that day were not for awards or decorations, but an innate sense of duty to his fellow human beings. We will never be able to repay you for your service.”

“Only the most courageous choose to run toward an incoming attack hoping to save lives,” said Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. “His actions that day were not for awards or …