Trooper Willie Smith retires

By Marcel Pacatte Editor’s note: This story originally ran in the Waverly Journal. It was ...

News for April 9, 2026

Jacksonville to host bicentennial time capsule burial ceremony May 26 The Jacksonville ...

Illinois College paving the way in inaugural flag football season By Ryne Turke On a campus ...

This simple cake is moist and flavorful—delicious on its own or with a topping of whipped cream ...

Photo/Special to The Source Double A Detailing held a ribbon cutting through the Jacksonville ...

By Ben CoxPhotos/Special to The Source The current real estate industry is defined by shifting ...

Rural Cyclery organizing first River to River Gravel Ride By Ben Cox A new cycling event ...

By Clara and Justin Hamel We can learn so much from ancient wisdom, parables passed down from ...

Bradly Mechol, Megan Alfano crowned royalty at fundraiser hosted by local domestic violence ...

Local artist Nick Nelson finds his medium—and his calling By Lynn ColburnPhotos/Zoe Wood ...