Local News
Blood Drive to Feature Car Give Away
Thu, 28 Apr 2016 09:58:14 CDT
The upcoming Carlinville Area Hospital Auxiliary blood drive will be anything but ordinary. Scheduled for noon until 6pm at the Carlinville Elks Lodge on Wednesday, May 4, this dirve is part is part of a new campaign to present a winner with an automobile. Read more...
Blackburn Spring Fling Concert
Wed, 27 Apr 2016 08:58:57 CDT
The Blackburn College Choir, Blackburn Band and Blackburn Voices will be presenting their annual Spring Fling Concert on May 2 at 7pm. The concert will be held in Bothwell Auditorium located on the Blackburn College campus. Read more...
Spring Into Health Expo
Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:13:47 CDT
The Spring Into Health Expo will be held on Tuesday, April 26 in Staunton. The event will be held in the Crystal Ballroom from 9:00am until 1:00pm and is for all ages. There will be free health screenings, demonstration and informational booths. Read more...
Memory and Aging Network Funding
Wed, 06 Apr 2016 10:01:02 CDT
The Memory and Aging Network in Illinois could experience cuts in staff, sites and research if $500,000 is not raised by the end of May. The Memory and Aging Network was created after legislation in 1985 set up Alzheimer's programming in Illinois. Read more...
Heroes of the Heartland Nominations
Mon, 04 Apr 2016 09:02:12 CDT
The American Red Cross serving south central Illinois is seeking nominations for the 2016 Heroes of the Heartland Awards. The awards honor individuals and groups in this area, who embody the mission of the Red Cross by showing great bravery, dedication and service to the community. Read more...
Sky View Drive-In Opening
Fri, 01 Apr 2016 09:30:48 CDT
A Route 66 business in Litchfield celebrates 66 years and the new owners will open for the season tonight. The Sky View Drive-in, one of the last remaining original drive-ins on Route 66, was purchased on March 1st by Mindy Pastrovich and her husband, Nick. Mindy says they decided to purchase the drive-in as a business venture. Read more...
