TAYLORVILLE — Six new nominees have been named for the Taylorville Optimist Officer of the Year. Amy Calvert Winans has been nominated for consideration as the 2024 Officer of the Year. Amy is a native of Taylorville, graduating from THS in 1996. She received her associate degree from LLCC in 1998, and her Bachelor Degree…

TAYLORVILLE — Congratulations to Madison Krachum, our Taylorville Junior High School Illinois Principals Association student leadership nominee. Madison represents the very best of our student body. She is kind and takes the time to encourage her peers and engage in meaningful ways with both students and staff. She is active in many organizations and is a leader…

TAYLORVILLE — Christian County’s YMCA has reached yet another huge milestone. On Friday, April 12, Executive Director Bruce Blanshan received notification that the mark of $1,000,000 had been reached. The YMCA was targeting the end of the month to hit the goal but thanks to members of the community the milestone has been reached weeks…

TAYLORVILLE — On Tuesday, April 9 the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Sub-chapter #87 Retirees held a Combined and Virtual Zoom meeting at the Taylorville Christian County Coal Mine Museum.  There were 19 members, 5 on zoom and 3 guests present. President David Spinner welcomed everyone and called the meeting to…