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City endorses Kwik-Wall move to Clinton

Kwik-Wall owner Mike Hoyle addresses the Clinton City Council about his company’s plan to move most of its manufacturing operations to Clinton.  Kwik-Wall would take over the vacant R.R. Donnelly building.
CLINTON — The City of Clinton has put its support behind a plan by the Kwik-Wall company to move most of its Springfield operation to Clinton.   Kwik-Wall announced in January its plan to …
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City scheduled to vote on agreement with Kwik-Wall

CLINTON — The city has rescheduled the council’s regular February 4 meeting to Monday, February 10, the city clerk’s office announced earlier this week. The council is …

It could take months to identify remains found Dec. 24

CLINTON — It could take months to identify and locate a next-of-kin to skeletal remains discovered December 24, DeWitt County Coroner Randy Rice told the Clinton Journal on Monday. The …

Bill could raise age for seniors’ mandatory license renewal driving test

    CHICAGO – Older drivers in Illinois could face fewer barriers to renew their driver’s licenses next year as part of a bill that would raise the age for the …

Requirement changed for EMA director residency

CLINTON — DeWitt County has modified its residency requirement for the director of the county’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA), formerly known as ESDA. The county public safety …

Winter driving tips from IDOT

Winter weather can be unpredictable in Illinois, so preparation is a key part to staying safe when traveling. Throughout the winter, especially during adverse conditions, …
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Area students receive Austin Peay State Univ. scholarships
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.   — Two are students have been awardeaUniversity scholarships for Fall of the 2025-2026 academic year.   • Kassidy Hedrick, of Heyworth • …
Area students on Augustana Univ. Fall 2024 Dean’s List
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Augustana College announced more than 1,200 students were named to the Dean’s List for the 2024-2025 fall semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have …
Student named to Monmouth College Dean’s List
MONMOUTH, Ill.   — Karla Ramirez, a neuroscience major from Clinton, has made the Dean’s List at Monmouth College for the Fall 2024 semester. To achieve the honor, a student …
Area students named to SNHU fall 2024 President’s List
MANCHESTER, N.H.   — Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) announced the following students were named to the Fall 2024 Presidents List. The fall terms run from September to …
Dove food pantry now open Tuesdays and Thursdays
CLINTON — The Dove food pantry is now open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. It is located at 803 W. Leander Street, Clinton. 
Sports

Lady Maroons win Central Illinois Conference Championship

Gordon Woods / Journal The Clinton Lady Maroons varsity basketball team won the Central Illinois Conference (CIC) Championship Thursday night at home 43-40 over the Tuscola Lady Warrior at …

Lady Maroons over Warrensburg-Latham in first-round CIC Tournament game Lady Maroons over Cardinals in first-round CIC win

CLINTON — The Lady Maroons’ 1st quarter 13-point lead went a long way toward their 56-31 win Saturday over the Lady Cardinals of Warrensburg-Latham High School. The two teams’ …

Maroons over Beardstown in Clinton Tournament

Gordon Woods / Journal Khanton Wilson #5 goes to the basket for two points Saturday in the Maroons’ game against the Beardstown Tigers.   See more photos from this game and Clinton vs …
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Three questions about Social Security to help plan your retirement

    Social Security benefits are part of the retirement plan of many American workers. If you’re among the many people paying Social Security taxes, you should get an …

More on wine

Welcome to my little corner of culinary delights. Forgive me if I get my directions mixed up regarding France.   We were in the northwest and not yet moved to the northeast, I get confused. …
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Weaponized justice

I try not to second guess the actions of judges and prosecutors because I realize they often have information that the public does not have.   For the prosecution of Trump in New York, I will …

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    If you have concerns about the   historical accuracy of my work, I will say I studied lots of …

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    I’m not the only one who has opted, once again, to stay home. Both the rec center and the senior center …

  • The great divide

    My liberal friends suggest I am addicted to Fox News, but in all honesty, I often tune in to MSNBC and …

  • Year’s end

    The United States appears to have diminished in world standing over the past year. There was a time in …

  • Thankful and grateful

    It is the end of the year. Christmas is here and a New Year is only a week away. Now is a good time …

  • The season

    It is the Christmas season,  and we all have our individual perspectives of what that season …

  • War & peace

    It is now December, which, in this country, is defined as the Christmas season. Tradition says it …

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