Thaddeus Lee Anderson, M.D.
Thaddeus Lee Anderson, M.D. Obituary In the early morning hours of Saturday, October 15, Thaddeus L. Anderson answered his final call to be with our Lord. Thad, devoted husband, father, son, brother, friend, and mentor to many, will be deeply missed. For the past 29 years, he served as a physician and partner at Dubuque…
Read MoreMary Jane Taylor
Mary Jane Taylor, 87, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 10:15 AM on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, IL. Mary Jane was born on June 16, 1938 in North Okaw Township, Humboldt, IL. She was the daughter of Charles William Sr. and Lois Margaret (Freesh) Fleming. She married Charles…
Read MoreCarol Jean Carlson McCarty
Carol Jean Carlson McCarty, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died on January 20, 2026. Born on April 28, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the youngest child to Swedish immigrants, Arvid and Gerda Carlson. Carol grew up in Chicago and attended Hirsch High School where she graduated in 1952 at age 16. She…
Read MoreCarol Ann Chambers
Carol Ann Chambers, 79, of Bloomington, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Historic St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bloomington with Fr. Bowan Schmitt officiating. Visitation will be held from…
Read MoreState Bank of Bement Supports Monticello Christian Academy Playground with Major Gift
State Bank of Bement is proud to support Monticello Christian Academy’s new playground, helping bring the project within reach of completion and creating a safe, welcoming space for students and families. Pictured are, Amber Warmbier (MCA Administrator), Crystal Alexander (Piatt County Nursing Home Foundation), PCNH resident Donna, and MCA student Maisie, Michelle Gross, Monticello Community…
Read MoreRIBBON CUTTING
KIICK THROWS CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH.. Coaching legend Debbie Kiick (pictured) was welcomed to the mound to throw out the first pitch at last Monday’s ribbon cutting ceremony. Kiick was Mt Zion’s first head girls softball coach from 1982-1983 with a record of 26-11. She then went to Warrensburg and had a record of 165-69 from…
Read MoreRIBBON CUTTING
GREG BLAKEY FIELD RE-OPENED. The community of Mt. Zion celebrated for a second week in a row with a ribbon cutting ceremony, this time on their new turf softball field for their home opener on Monday, March 30 as they hosted the WSS Hatchets. The school district thanked the Field Building Committee, the Board of…
Read MoreKnights’ High School Track and Field Boys and Girls Win Triangular Meet at Arcola on March 31
Villa Grove junior Alexander Esteban-Raymer and Knight runners Ryan Waithera, Colton Snyder, Sophia Johnson, and Ruby Burton take off at the start of the 1600 meter run at the high school track and field meet hosted by Arcola on March 31. Snyder would win the boys’ race in 5:00.68 with Esteban-Raymer second in 5:28.47 and…
Read MoreALAH softball erupts for 21 runs in 21-2 non-conference win
The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Knights softball team played the Meridian Hawks on Monday, March 30 at home in Atwood. Sophomore outfielder Annabelle Vanausdoll holds up her glove to show she had caught the ball while junior teammate London Dugan celebrates the great catch. Submitted photo By Mike Monahan GEORGETOWN – Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond’s…
Read MoreALAH Jr. High Knights Track and Field Open 2026 Season on March 30 at Shelbyville Quadrangular
ALAH eighth graders Bentley Parsons second from the left and Maranda Pratt, far right race in the 200 meters at the jr. high track and field meet at Shelbyville on Monday, March 30. Maranda would finish in second overall in the event with a time of 29.60 with Bentley close behind in third at 29.20.…
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