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Butler, Cavaletto join Democrats to pass budget amendment

By Matt Smith | Jun 30, 2017

Hours before the fiscal year runs out, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment.

Jacksonville High School senior breaks girls basketball career points record

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

Jacksonville High School senior basketball player Olivia Kaufmann was recently recognized by the school for breaking the school's most career points record.

Glenwood High School opens registration for summer sports camps

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

Glenwood High School is accepting registration for its set of summer sports camps.

Southeast High School boys basketball wins sectional title

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

The Southeast High School boys basketball team defeated Lanphier High School 62-57 to earn the 3A Taylorville Sectional title.

Lanphier High School senior Xavier Bishop signs with UMKC

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

Lanphier High School senior Xavier Bishop recently accepted an offer to play NCAA Division 1 basketball for the University of Missouri-Kansas City starting next season.

Dist. 74 candidate supports Rauner's economic development corporation

By Matt Smith | Feb 23, 2016

Mike DeSutter, a Republican running for state representative in the 74th District, recently voiced his support for Gov. Bruce Rauner's establishment of a private economic development corporation.