Dana Waymire
Dana Marie Waymire, 63, passed away on April 16, 2026, in Concord, California. Born on March 28, 1963, in Villa Grove, Illinois, Dana was the beloved daughter of Sue and Phil Madigan. She grew up in Villa Grove, where she attended Villa Grove High School before graduating from the University of Illinois in 1985 with…
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George R. Allen, 72 of Villa Grove died on Friday, April 10, 2026 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Read MoreBo Nichols
Cyrus Rutherford “Bo” Nichols, 92, of Newman went to meet his Savior April 11, 2026, while being surrounded by his loving family. Bo was born July 15, 1933 in Newman, IL to George and Eugenia Nichols. He grew up in Tuscola, IL graduating from Tuscola High School in 1951. He spent the following year at…
Read MoreHAMMOND EGG HUNT
HAMMOND EGG HUNT. The annual Hammond United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt was held this past Saturday due to the inclement weather last Saturday. Phil Baer Field was covered with eggs, stuffed animals, and other assorted prizes. Pictured are basket winners Graynger Lee (0-3 age group), 2026 Jr. Miss A.L.A.H. Brianda Calvillo, Emma Cox (4-8…
Read MoreBement CUSD 5 School Board Vacancy Announcement
The Bement CUSD 5 Board of Education is seeking applications from district residents interested in serving as a member of the Board of Education to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Holly Fuson. This appointment will fill a current vacancy on the Board until the next consolidated election. Qualifications: To be eligible to…
Read MoreMarch meeting held for Mt. Zion CUSD 3
President Jeffrey Sams called the regular meeting of the Mt. Zion CUSD #3 Board of Education to order at 6:30 p.m. on March 10, 2026 Board members present were: Kyle Janvrin, Jeffrey Sams, Kent Newton, Regan Deering, Michelle Shumaker, and Dr. Courtney Gaine Cuddy. Administration present consisted of: Dr. Travis R. Roundcount, Superintendent of Schools;…
Read MoreStrike Out the Stigma, Not all Wounds are Visible
Arcola and Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond’s softball teams met at Moore Park in Arcola for a Lincoln Prairie Conference game on Monday, April 6. The teams wore shirts with the words “Strike out the Stigma, not all wounds are visible”. Arcola wore black shirts and ALAH wore green shirts. The special event was organized as…
Read MoreALAH High School Girls’ Track and Field Win Home Quadrangular Meet
ALAH senior Grace Romine left and next to her sophomore Bella Romine race to the finish of the 200 meters at the Knights’ home quadrangular track and field meet on Tuesday, April 7. In a very tight finish, Bella’s time of 28.74 edged Grace at 28.79 out at the line for a one two finish…
Read MoreALAH High School Boys Track and Field Win Home Quadrangular
On the outside, Knights’ freshmen Beau Green and Colton Snyder take off at the start of the 1600 meter run at ALAH’s home quad meet on April 7. Beau would win the race in 4:48.79 and Colton would take second at 4:53.76, which was a PR for him. The ALAH boys finished on top of…
Read MoreALAH wins both boys and girls track invites at home
In a very exciting end to the Fifty-third Annual ALAH HS Invite track and field meet last Saturday, the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Knights’ boys’ team came from behind to take the team championship in the meet in the last event of the day. The Knights scored 134.5 points to top runner up Tuscola who…
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