Journal-Pilot

01/09/2026

Carthage Public Library District joins more than 200 Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) members to virtually host “Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig” on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. Attend a watch party at the library (500 Wabash Ave. in Carth…

Carthage Public Library District joins more than 200 Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) members to virtually host “Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig” on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m.

01/08/2026

Hancock County Sheriff Travis Duffy and Clerk Holly Wilde-Tillman presented the bicentennial flag flown at the Hancock County Courthouse on Jan. 13, 2025. The flag will be on permanent display at the courthouse.

Hancock County Sheriff Travis Duffy and Clerk Holly Wilde-Tillman presented the bicentennial flag flown at the Hancock County Courthouse on Jan. 13, 2025. The flag will be on permanent display

01/07/2026

The last two dates for viewing model trains at the Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum in Carthage are Sunday, Jan. 11, and Sunday, Jan. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. on both days.

The last two dates for viewing model trains at the Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum in Carthage are Sunday, Jan. 11, and Sunday, Jan. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. on

01/05/2026

Fish Fry Fundraiser on Friday, January 16 for Illini West at Carthage Eagles Club.

12/20/2025

With December in full swing, both Plymouth and Augusta kicked off Christmas celebrations with events. As usual, Augusta had its Home for the Holidays event.

12/19/2025

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has announced the Illinois State Scholars for this year. The State Scholar program recognizes Illinois high school students for outstanding academic achievement. Illini West High School is pleased to announ…

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has announced the Illinois State Scholars for this year. The State Scholar program recognizes Illinois high school students for outstanding academic achievement. Illini West High

12/18/2025

One hundred twenty-nine hardy souls carefully drove their way along the plowed but still snow-packed State Highway 96 to the Pageant Building northeast of Nauvoo on Saturday night, determined to enjoy the performance of Handel’s Messiah by the Nauvo…

One hundred twenty-nine hardy souls carefully drove their way along the plowed but still snow-packed State Highway 96 to the Pageant Building northeast of Nauvoo on Saturday night, determined to

12/17/2025

Even though several intrepid souls braved Saturday’s weather for the Hamilton United Methodist Church’s annual Christmas Cookie Walk & Bazaar, the United Women in Faith have scheduled two more opportunities to stop by the church to purchase, coo…

Even though several intrepid souls braved Saturday’s weather for the Hamilton United Methodist Church’s annual Christmas Cookie Walk & Bazaar, the United Women in Faith have scheduled two more opportunities

12/17/2025

Daphne Brown continued her torrid pace to the early season, tying her-high with 26 points to lead Class 4A’s 11th-ranked Burlington High School girls basketball team to a 53-48 victory over Oskaloosa in a non-conference game on Tuesday on the Don Gi…

Daphne Brown continued her torrid pace to the early season, tying her-high with 26 points to lead Class 4A’s 11th-ranked Burlington High School girls basketball team to a 53-48 victory

12/07/2025

Hamilton High School (HHS) will be hosting its Christmas Concert Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m.

12/05/2025

“A Christmas Wish” was first performed in Carthage in December of 2006.

12/05/2025

The Carthage Kiwanis Club is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Don Forsythe Citizen of the Year. This award was established in 1972 for the purpose of recognizing and honoring a citizen of Carthage who has provided outstanding volunteer service…

The Carthage Kiwanis Club is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Don Forsythe Citizen of the Year. This award was established in 1972 for the purpose of recognizing and honoring