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Duckworth will have 'mobile office hours' at Harrisburg library

HARRISBURG -- The office of U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth will host another "Mobile Office Hours" next week at the Harrisburg Public Library, where constituent service representatives will be on-site to assist Illinoisans with receiving the Veterans Affairs, Social Security, Medicare and other federal benefits. Mobile office hours will be 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 7 at Harrisburg District Library, 2 W. Walnut St., Harrisburg.
Submitted by the Office of U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth Jun 1, 2018 12:11 PM
'Save WYSE': Gallatin champs start campaign to save the state competition

The champion Gallatin County High School Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering team has decided to fight to save the state competition, which has been cancelled for next year.
By Travis DeNeal Jun 1, 2018 12:10 PM
Paul Jones' path to success: Hard work, a desire to give back

The former Harrisburg man whose commitment to hard work and education led to his success in the world of industrial business is sharing his success with his former high school.
By Travis DeNeal May 31, 2018 5:28 PM
Investigating family history captures the imagination of Harrisburg High class

Ask a student to research or read about a subject that doesn't interest them, and you may find it an uphill battle. Students in Krystal Wilson's class have found a subject that they enjoy learning about all year long, themselves. Senior Gillian Jones and junior Nolan Davidson were recently invited to a technological showcase in Springfield to show how their class is using technology in the classroom. Their project shows how to use free and low-cost online databases to make a family tree.
Submitted by Krystal Wilson May 31, 2018 4:50 PM
Harrisburg High School alum donates $100K to help alma mater buy updated materials

HARRISBURG -- Harrisburg Superintendent Mike Gauch said he's thrilled with improvements coming to Harrisburg High School after a former graduate donated $100,000. While the major renovation to Harrisburg High School was a much-needed improvement, Gauch said the district hasn't had much extra money for new learning materials.
By Travis DeNeal May 31, 2018 4:30 PM
Forest Service, volunteers working on new trail

The U.S. Forest Service, with the help of volunteers, is constructing a new trail at Shawnee National Forest's Lusk Creek Wilderness.
By Travis DeNeal May 31, 2018 4:20 PM
Efforts to save injured eagle come up short

A community effort to save an injured bald eagle unfortunately was unsuccessful last week, but it doesn't mean a lot of people didn't try. For three years, Shawn Pilkington and his family of Eldorado have enjoyed watching a pair of bald eagles that have made their home on private property near the golf course.
BY HOLLY KEE May 31, 2018 4:11 PM
St. Mary's Drive construction? It's done!

May 31, 2018 3:40 PM
Gallatin County Class of 2018: 'Success-seeking, star-reaching, world-leading sons of guns'

The senior class of Gallatin County High School underwent its last event as a group Friday night - commencement exercises.
By Brett Pinkerton May 31, 2018 1:25 PM
Eldorado Class of 2018: 'Best year of my life so far'

The Class of 2018 heard words of praise and inspiration from classmates and administrators Friday, at their commencement ceremony in Duff-Kingston Gymnasium.
By Travis DeNeal May 31, 2018 1:18 PM

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