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The Macoupin County Historical Society will host a drive-through chicken fried chicken dinner starting at 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, at the MCHS grounds located at 920 W. Breckenridge, Carlinville. Serving will continue until 7 p.m. or until food is sold out. Meals are $12 each and include a chicken fried chicken breast, mashed potatoes…

By Carmen Ensinger Roodhouse City Council unanimously approved Lauren Virgin as their new city collector/comptroller at the April 22 city council meeting, replacing Amy Hacker who was terminated earlier this month.

In celebration of Earth Day, Governor JB Pritzker last week announced the launch of the first-in-the-nation incentive to promote environmentally sustainable film and television production. Under the expanded program, productions recognized as a “certified green production” through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Illinois Film Office will be eligible for an additional 5%…

By Ben Szalinski and Brenden Moore Illinois voters could be asked to amend the state’s redistricting law this fall after the House approved a constitutional amendment fearing federal protections for minority representation will be struck down. The House voted 74-38 along party lines to pass an amendment that creates a priority list of rules state…

50 YEARS AGO: GRAY CHEVROLET BECOMES PETERS CHEVROLET 150 Years Ago April 27, 1876 We are glad that this week closes up our spring work of publishing tax list and board proceedings. We’ll try to have more interesting matter for the general reader hereafter.

By Beverly Mosbarger Senior Center Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 618-576-9567 Email: [email protected] Lunch served daily from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The DMV Mobile Unit will be at the Calhoun Extension Office, Hardin, Illinois on the following days: May 8, July 10, September 4, and November 6. All…

100 years ago April 29, 1926 About fifty of Hardin’s business men and farmers met in the court house here Monday evening and perfected an organization known as the Hardin Chamber of Commerce, by electing the following officers: Atty. Wm. Cox, President; C.E. Heiderschied, Vice President; Carl Gordon, Secretary-Treasurer; and the following as an executive…

Wednesday, April 29 Modern Woodmen Chapter 12243 Dinner at the Illinois Riverdock Restaurant from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 1 Mississippi Masters Golf Tournament at Lockhaven Golf Club at 1 p.m. Friday, May 8 Larry Bear Golf Tournament at Lockhaven Golf Club. Saturday, June 6 Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair. Free event with…

Re-enactor Kathryn Harris will be portraying Underground Railroad conductor Priscilla Baltimore on Saturday, May 9 at 6 pm, hosted at Centenary United Methodist Church, presented by the Jacksonville Area Museum. This engaging performance by Kathryn Harris will bring Baltimore’s efforts to life, and highlight her life and struggles during this challenging time in our history.…

By Jenna Schweikert and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR) Ahead of an estimated 150,000 Illinois households losing access to federal food assistance on May 1, Illinois launched two websites aimed at providing work, training and volunteer hours to those households. Job Ready IL collects training programs and employment opportunities, while Serve Illinois shares volunteer opportunities.…