The Illinois Supreme Court Article V Rules Committee serves as a key advisory body in shaping court procedures across the state, operating under the authority of the Supreme Court of Illinois. The 18-member committee includes judges, clerks of the circuit court, representatives from the Illinois State Police, secretary of state, Chicago Police Department, Department of…

Douglas County Ag in the Classroom recently taught lessons about dairy cows. Dairy cows are remarkable animals, capable of converting grass and silage into milk by the gallon. A dairy cow will eat 100 pounds of feed and drink 25-50 gallons of water each day. A cow can then produce seven to eight gallons of…

Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold its March Quarter Auction on Wednesday, March 11. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. This month’s organization is the Tri-County Shrine Club. This group is composed of Shrine/Masons located in the counties of Douglas, Moultrie, and Piatt.  Shriners is a fraternity grounded in fun,…

TUSCOLA — Art students head to the front of the class during March at the Vault Art Gallery with the opening of the show, “New Journeys.” The monthlong exhibit features the work of six students who are studying painting under the tutelage of Vault artist and board president, James Powell. The show kicks off from…

Nate Chaplin Education: Graduate of Tuscola Community High School, attended Eastern Illinois University for Sociology and Southern Illinois University for Criminal Justice Brief Employment History: I was a Job Coach for special needs students at Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education, a correctional officer at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, a patrol officer/SRO/DARE officer for…