Editor and publisher of the Journal-Courier in Jacksonville, Ill. David C.L. Bauer is editor and publisher. He joined the ...

Blackbrook Audubon Society is inviting nature enthusiasts to contribute to its early-winter bird census Dec. 28, as Blackbrook will join thousands of other volunteer teams across North and South ...

When Bisley’s friends think of her, they often think of Christmas too. For her hen do, someone dressed as a giant electrical plug after the breakout star of “The Big Night”, the first Christmas ...

I am mid Christmas craft preparation, and its like a glorious black hole once you start. I mean what’s not ... Read More The ...

Day three of the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies brings another batch of festive favorites perfect for your holiday baking.

Interestingly enough, the Jewish holiday Hanukkah and Christmas fall on the same day this year, which is a rare occurrence. So, when does Hanukkah? fall this year? Here's what to know. This year ...

Help with food and energy continues to be the main reason for these. ‘’Our theme for this year, ''The Wonder of Christmas’', reflects the questions our volunteers face most regularly in the run-up to ...

The instantly recognizable “The Twelve Days of Christmas” is a late 18th-century English carol. It’s been associated with many different tunes but the melody we know and love is English ...

There’s no rule that says you have to spend Christmas Day inside. In fact, Christmas Day might be the perfect time to get out and explore. You’ll generally find fewer crowds, less traffic, and more ...

But it’s also a time to give back, and there are plenty of ways to help others by volunteering on Christmas Day. On a day when it’s easy to be acutely aware of what is missing, there’s much you can do ...

The Christmas season is here! We’re about to hit Thanksgiving (if you’re in the United States, anyway), and we’ve got the full list of new Christmas series, movies, and specials already added and what ...