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Saathoff Bounces Back After Lima

In his own words, Chase Saathoff’s bike may have broke at the Progressive American Flat Track race at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, OH, on June 24, but his spirits haven’t since … more

8/3/23

Crue Anthony Walker (left) and Drew Austin Thomas got their middle names from their uncle Austin Krager, who passed away May 2019. Crue made his debut at the Austin Krager Golf Tournament last year, while Drew will be making his first appearance at the fundraiser on Sept. 10 at the fifth annual tournament.

Golf Tourney All About Austin’s Legacy

For the second year in a row, there will be a new addition to the Krager family photo at the golf tournament held in memory of Austin Anthony Krager, who passed away in May 2019. And once again, that … more

8/3/23

Nokomis Warms Up With Chili, Sunny Jim

Baseball was in the air on Saturday, March 23, as the Bottomley-Ruffing-Schalk Baseball Museum in Nokomis hosted its annual Chili Warm-Up. The museum’s board of directors dished out bowls of … more

3/25/24

Hillsboro racer Chase Saathoff (#88) has finished in the top three in each of his last four Progressive American Flat Track Singles races.

Saathoff On A Hot Streak

Few riders in the Progressive American Flat Track (AFT) Singles class were better than Chase Saathoff in the month of May as the Hillsboro motorcycle racer upped his total to five podium finishes on … more

6/8/23

The College Report: Major, Blue Angels Post Postseason Wins

Haley Major , a Hillsboro graduate, and her Kaskaskia College teammates earned a berth in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Softball World Series. The Kaskaskia College … more

by Dan Chamness | 6/12/23

Gillespie racer Collin Johnson catches some air going over a hill near the bridge that crosses the creek at the Cahokia Creek Dirt Riders grounds in White City, during the Little Red Sprint Enduro on Sunday, June 4. Returning from a knee and ankle injury, Johnson took first in the AA class and was the overall winner of the event, beating friend and Morrisonville rider Jhadyn Walker by just 30 seconds in a race that lasts close to two hours.

Johnson First, Walker Second At Little Red Enduro

Gillespie’s Collin Johnson made his enduro return at Cahokia Creek Dirt Riders in White City and came away with a win in this year’s Little Red Sprint Enduro. Johnson, who had been … more

6/8/23

From the left, the team of Larry Reincke, Jim Eickhoff, Danny Eickhoff and Denny Hiller finished first at the Roy L. Hertel Foundation For Better Communities golf outing at Indian Springs Golf Course in Fillmore on June 10, shooting a 53.

Fourth Annual Hertel Golf Outing Raises $6,500

On Saturday, June 10, the Roy L. Hertel Foundation For Better Communities held its fourth annual golf outing at Indian Springs Golf Course in Fillmore. After expenses, the group was able to … more

6/12/23

Deadline For Free Litchfield FCA Power Camp Is June 16

Young athletes from all over the area will once again be in Litchfield on June 26 through June 28 for this year's Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Power Camp at the Litchfield High School and … more

6/8/23

Wiffle Ball Tournament Kicks Off Busy Summer For Camren’s Causes

Jed’s Food Shed will be in Fillmore on Saturday, June 10, as the second annual Camren’s Classic wiffle ball tournament begins at 10 a.m. The food truck, operated by Julie Friesland, … more

6/8/23

Bill Walker (right) and I on pit road at the Enjoy Illinois 300 on June 4. He probably wouldn't have sent me this if he knew I was going to put it in the newspaper.

Center and Guard: Halt! Imposter!

It’s been more than 15 years since I first started writing for The Journal-News and I’ve had the opportunity to cover some pretty cool things, from state championships to UFC fights to … more

6/12/23

Kyle Busch lights up the rear tires of his #8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Camero after winning NASCAR's Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison on June 4.

BUSCHHHHHH!

After leading the most laps last year and sharing a surname with one of the men that made St. Louis famous, it was only appropriate that Kyle Busch made it to victory lane in the second annual … more

6/12/23

Walker, Johnson Near Top In NEPG

Morrisonville’s Jhak Walker and Gillespie’s Collin Johnson are first and second in their respective classes in the National Enduro Series (NEPG), with eight of the nine rounds in … more

10/24/23

Bryant Doubles Up At Havana

It was a big day for Dustin Bryant at Central Illinois Dragway on Saturday, Oct. 7, as the Litchfield racer made two trips to the winner’s circle. Bryant, right, entered three classes and only … more

10/24/23

College Report: Schaake, Tritons Slam Wayne State

If the University of Missouri-St. Louis softball team, softball coaches or softball fans were waiting for Hillsboro graduate Katie Schaake to contribute or make an impact, they only had to wait two … more

by Dan Chamness | 3/25/24

In one last tune-up before the high school season, Hillsboro's Colton Weiss took first in the Edgewood Junior Classic in Auburn on Aug. 1-2.

Summer Gets Area Golfers Ready

The high school golf season is in full swing, but several area golfers got a jump start to this season during the summer months. The Edgewood Junior Classic was a prequel to the 2023 … more

8/24/23

Wagahoff, Kings Crush It At Blue Note Cup

The Springfield Kings 10u B3 Hockey Team won the Blue Note Cup Championship at Centene Ice Center in Maryland Heights, MO this March. Freddie Wagahoff, son of Neil and Lindsay Wagahoff of … more

4/4/24

This Is Your Sign To Support Youth Sports

The Hillsboro Youth Sports program and area businesses and groups are partnering up to make sure that kids still have a place to play now and in the future. Banners promoting local businesses … more

3/18/24

Raise The Bar Aims To Lift Weights, Spirits

Cancer can be a heavy burden for those fighting it, but on Saturday, April 13, Raise The Bar and McCormick Strength Training will team up to try to help take some of the weight off those … more

4/4/24

Farmersville's Addy Beal took home her first IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship gold medal at the Dallas Kids International Open on March 10.

Beal Strikes Gold In Dallas

It took the Beal family more than 22 hours to go from their home in Farmersville to the Dallas Kids International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championships. And even though Addy Beal spent just 88 seconds … more

4/4/24

Roy Hertel Golf Outing Swings Back In Spring

The annual Roy L. Hertel Memorial golf outing is set to return for its fifth year at Indian Springs Golf Course in Filmore on Saturday, June 8. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start … more

4/4/24