Cantrall, IL

Darlene Dick, 63, of Cantrall, Illinois, formerly of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 21, 1963, in Springfield, Illinois, to John F. and Rosie M. (nèe Kemp) Smith. She married Charles “Chuck” Dick Jr. on November 10, 1983. He preceded her in death. Darlene was a member of the […] The post Darlene Dick first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

Now is the time for the 40th annual Christmas in the Country Craft Tour in Athens and Cantrall and the surrounding area. The event is planned for November 28, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. In previous years 18 to 20 locations have participated. Anyone interested in having their location included on the map needs to sign up by calling Karen Williams […] The post Athens, Cantrall Set Christmas Craft Tour first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

The 40th annual Christmas in the Country Craft Tour in Athens and Cantrall is Nov. 28, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. In previous years 18 to 20 locations have participated. Anyone interested in having their location included on the map needs to sign up by calling Karen Williams at 217-691-0504 before November 5. Local churches and businesses are welcome to participate […] The post Athens, Cantrall Craft Tour first appeared on Petersburg Observer & Menard County Review.

Be among those having the opportunity to engage the author; learn of his lifelong pursuit to understand Abraham Lincoln’s life and influence and of his love and knowledge of Cantrall, his hometown. Learn of Cantrall’s formation, growth, and eventual decline. Local author Andrew Wasilewski has three events this weekend for his book, Old Cantrall: A History of a Small Village […] The post Man Who Wrote Cantrall Book to be at 3 Weekend Events to Speak, Sign Books first appeared on Petersb