Jacksonville is a town filled with history. Believe it or not this small town was once swarming with people and businesses. There are so many stories that have been uncovered over the years, and the Jacksonville Area Museum is a great place to learn about them.  The museum is located at 301 East...

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, fall athletes are currently sidelined from their sports. Illinois coaches and teams got the chance to rally at the capitol in Springfield on Saturday, September 19. Mark Grounds, Jacksonville High School's head football coach and the President of Illinois High School...

  The Jacksonville J’ettes brought home some serious hardware following their performances at the IDTA State Competition. As a team they competed in the AA Pom/Dance category and as well as the AA Lyrical/Contemporary category. These particular routines qualified for the state competition...

The Jacksonville J’ettes kicked off their season in January and attended the IDTA regional competition in Edwardsville. The team competed a total of four times for both IDTA and IHSA officials. For IDTA, they were scored and given placement for the State competition in February. And for IHSA, they...

Recently, the JHS theatre department took on a classic: Peter Pan. A staple of many childhoods, particularly due to the Disney film, the story has nested itself in people’s hearts. Despite this timeless standard, JHS rose to the challenge. The JHS production starred Kyla Pattie in the titular...