Journal-Pilot

06/03/2026

Twelve disc golf enthusiasts descended upon Nauvoo State Park to participate in a fun-filled disc golf tournament last Saturday, May 23. After playing nine “holes” of disc golf– in fact, several rounds– they enjoyed a luncheon together with fans at …

Twelve disc golf enthusiasts descended upon Nauvoo State Park to participate in a fun-filled disc golf tournament last Saturday, May 23. After playing nine “holes” of disc golf– in fact,

05/30/2026

The Illini West High School board agreed to help the school’s Sports Boosters build a permanent restroom facility near the football field.

05/29/2026

Memorial Medical Clinics will host a series of walk-in sports physical clinics throughout the summer to help student-athletes prepare for the upcoming school year. Physicals are available for just $10, and all proceeds will be donated to the student…

Memorial Medical Clinics will host a series of walk-in sports physical clinics throughout the summer to help student-athletes prepare for the upcoming school year. Physicals are available for just $10,

05/28/2026

It’s truly all about the kids.

05/27/2026

The Board of Education of La Harpe Community School District 347 and Superintendent Dr. Janet Gladu have reached a retirement agreement. The agreement was approved during a special meeting held on May 7.

The Board of Education of La Harpe Community School District 347 and Superintendent Dr. Janet Gladu have reached a retirement agreement. The agreement was approved during a special meeting held

05/27/2026

Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible donors.

05/27/2026

The River Bend Food Bank, in partnership with Hancock County Food Pantries, will host a Mobile Food Pantry Saturday, May 30, at the Hancock County Extension Building, 550 N. Madison St., Carthage.

The River Bend Food Bank, in partnership with Hancock County Food Pantries, will host a Mobile Food Pantry Saturday, May 30, at the Hancock County Extension Building, 550 N. Madison

05/27/2026

The community is invited to celebrate the start of the Carthage Public Library’s Summer Reading Program on Wednesday, May 28, at 6 p.m. at the WOW Park.

05/26/2026

Carl Sandburg College’s Carthage Campus is expanding its summer camp programs to three offerings for the summer of 2026.

05/25/2026

Willow Grove Childcare & Learning Center would like to invite families with children ages 3-5 to attend “Experience Willow Grove Night,” a special open house showcasing the center’s engaging preschool and all-day childcare programs.

Willow Grove Childcare & Learning Center would like to invite families with children ages 3-5 to attend “Experience Willow Grove Night,” a special open house showcasing the center’s engaging preschool