Samantha Mcdaniel-ogletree

As Trump’s Make America Healthy Again advances, farmers seek inclusion, citing science-based pesticide use and food cost impacts.

 Virginia officials approve of rehiring Wesley Crowder, a former police chief who resigned after a DUI; a state training board review still is pending.

Children are invited to make their way through Prairie Lane Heritage Museum to collect candy from 4 to 6 p.m. today. 

The gravel around the Jacksonville Speedway/ Morgan County Grandstand is being replaced with a paved road. 

At Lincoln Land Community College-Jacksonville, students share traditions, sample international snacks and make a “hello” video during the Multicultural Fest.

Operation Christmas Child has released a list of drop-off sites for its annual campaign to provide Christmas gifts to children worldwide.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness West Central Illinois is looking for participants for its first NAMIWalks event, during which they raise awareness of mental health programs. 

Illinois College student Jiech Bel has curated a new Malcolm X exhibit at Jacksonville African American History Museum, exploring his global legacy and transformation.

Law enforcement agencies from across Morgan, Scott and Cass counties will take over Community Park from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5.

Cass County Fair has several new events for this year, including a magician, rodeo, and a band, plus 4-H shows, games, and improved accessibility.