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Litchfield Chamber Celebrates Community

"Thank you for being here tonight as we celebrate our members," said Litchfield Chamber of Commerce President Kassidy Paine. "We can't wait to support and promote all our members in the years to …

Montgomery County Hosts Primary Election This Tuesday

Montgomery County voters will have their opportunity to make their voices heard in selecting candidates from the president of the United States to county offices during the primary election on …

Stamp Out Cancer Team Seeks Silent Auction Items

The Stamp Out Cancer team is looking for items to add to their silent auction for their big event on Saturday, April 6. The Stamp Out Cancer silent auction is one of the biggest in the county with a …

Panhandle School District To Host Pre-K Screenings

The Panhandle School District will   be offering a free developmental screening on Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, for children ages 3-5 who reside in the district. The screening will …
Journal-News Sports

Litchfield Gets Shutout Win In Debut

The Litchfield girls soccer team went 9-11-1 last season and lost two key players to graduation (Olivia Fleming and Olivia Mitchell), but if their opening game is any indication, the Lady Panthers …

First Win Friday For Hillsboro Girls Soccer

It was a day of firsts for the Hillsboro girls soccer team on Friday, March 15. Not only was Friday their first game of the 2024 season, but it was also the first time they had ever played fledgling …

Tennis Toppers Win 2024 Season Opener

The Hillsboro High School boys tennis team started their season off with a win on Tuesday, March 12, as they defeated Metro-East Lutheran 6-3. The two teams were tied at three wins each after …
Obituaries
Jane E. Hiller, 70 Jane E. (Smith) Hiller, 70, of Greenville, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, at HSHS St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 19, at 3 p.m. with a …
Kenny W. Williams, 100 Kenneth Walter Williams, 100, of Hillsboro, died on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 12:09 a.m. at Tremont Ridge Assisted Living in Hillsboro, just short of his 101st birthday. Visitation will be held …
Sharon A. Harris, 61 Sharon A. Harris, 61, of Carlinville, died on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at her home in Carlinville. A celebration of life was held on Saturday, March 9, at 612 E Poplar St. in Taylorville, with …
Janet F. Conner, 70 Janet Faye Conner, 70, of Litchfield, died on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Litchfield Health and Rehab Center in Litchfield. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. at …
Summer Rae Eller, 22 Summer Rae Eller, 22, of Nokomis, formerly of Ramsey, died on Friday, March 15, 2024, in Nokomis. Visitation for Ms. Eller will be held Thursday, March 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Stiehl-Dawson Funeral …
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From The Opinion Page

GRANDMA'S DIARIES • Eggs, Cream And New Mix Master

Grandma and Grandpa had their side "gigs" to keep some cash money coming in on a regular basis. As I recall, Grandma's egg and cream profit was what she used for her household budget. Grandpa …

GROWING YOUR ROOTS • Farm Bureau Celebrates Ag Week

Happy National Ag Week! Today, and all week long, we celebrate the great contributions agriculture makes to our nation.   Food, fiber, and fuel – we would be lost without farmers! Please …
Letters To The Editor
LETTER TO EDITOR • Disappointed In Soccer Complex Vote

Bert Russell, retired vice president of   First National Bank, and I were asked to serve on the Litchfield Planning Commission in 1984. Our first big project was a special use permit for the new …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Comments On Water Quality Article

In the Monday, Dec. 18, edition of The Journal-News many of you may have read “EPA, IDOA Report Show Water Pollution Increases.” The article dealt with the Biennial Report of the Nutrient …