Hearing and Visually Impaired
Jacksonville is home to two schools that facilitate students with special education needs. For more than 150 years, two schools have been providing students with the communication skills and other advantages that they need to
face the extra challenges in their lives.
Illinois School for the Deaf
The mission of the Illinois School for the Deaf is to educate students who are deaf or hard of hearing to be responsible, self-supporting citizens.
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired is a statewide resource offering students with visual impairments quality services which will enable them to become personally productive and self-sufficient citizens.
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After School
Opportunities abound for those with the desire to broaden their horizons after school or after degrees. The Lights On Afterschool Alliance is celebrated nationwide to call attention to the importance of afterschool programs for America's children, families and communities. Our own 4 Counties for Kids afterschool program keeps kids safe, helps working families and inspires learning.
Libraries
Jacksonville Public Library
Visit the library's web page for information about the library and its programs, such as books by email and downloadable audio books. Also, find links to other community services provided by the library.
U of I Extension Programs
4-H and Youth
The Morgan/Scott Extension Unit serves over 500 youth and 200 adult volunteers in 22 traditional 4-H clubs; 290 developmentally disabled adults; and 22 youth in the 4-H after school program.
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Higher Education
Higher education has a long tradition in Jacksonville, with the first college degrees in the state having been awarded here.
Liberal Arts Colleges
Illinois College
Recognized as a "Hidden Treasure" by Kaplan/Newsweek and ranked as one of the most competitive insitutions in the nation by Peterson's Competitive Colleges, Illinois College offers a long tradition of excellence and a variety of programs to its students.
MacMurray College
With a long history of traditions, MacMurray College is a career-directed college of liberal arts committed to preparing graduates for satisfying and productive professional careers, effective leadership, and enriched lives of continuing learning, achievement, and service.
Community College
Western Regional Education Center
This facility of Lincoln Land Community College offers a wide variety of college transfer courses, occupational training, and classes for those who want to learn a new skill or explore a new interest.
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Featured Museums
Jacksonville Heritage Museum
This museum showcases collections on
the history of Jacksonville, Illinois from 1800 to the present.
Prairie Land Heritage Museum
Located in South Jacksonville, this museum features the Liberty Church and a Flea Market during the Steam Show Days.
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Featured Organization
Boy Scouts of America
May is Volunteer Appreciation Month
On May 12, 2008 @ 6:30 under the Open-Air Pavilion in Nichols Park
The Honest Abe District, is honoring their volunteers who work to strengthen the Scouting program on a day to day basis.
The evening events will start with Leader Awards Presentation, then a Dutch Oven Contest.
Bring your families we will have games for everyone to play.
Every volunteer is invited and should bring an appropriate dessert or finger food dish to share. (Remember your serving utensils)
The District will provide drinks.
Summer Scout activities
June
Cub Scout Resident Camp @ Camp Illinek...June 6-8, 2008
Cub Scout Resident Camp @ Camp Illinek...June 13-15, 2008
Cub Scout Day Camp @ Camp Illinek...June 16-18, 2008
Cub Scout Day Camp @ Camp Illinek...June 18-21, 2008
Cub Scout Day Camp @ Western Illinois Youth Camp...June 27-29, 2008
July
4th of July Parade of flags in Jacksonville, Contact Bruce Selway for parade information #370-1886
Cub Scout Webelos Camp @ Camp Illinek...July 10-13, 2008
Cub Scout Webelos Camp @ Camp Illinek...July 17-20, 2008
Bike Rodeo @ Lincoln Square in Jacksonville...July 12, 2008
August
Family Scout Day @ Community Park...August 9, 2008
Activities will include Raingutter Regatta, Family Picnic, Ride the Ferris Wheel.
Green Chevrolet Sign up for scout day...TBA
Units also have many other things going on as well please call Karen Ingles to sign up for Scouting fun or if you are already in scouting contact your Cubmaster for detailed information.
Check out what Eisenhower School PTA Cub Scout Pack 108 has been up to.
They reserved the YMCA pool. All made boats out of cardboard then tested their skills in staying afloat within them. Look like a blast to me.
Karen Ingles, Honest Abe District Executive
Abraham Lincoln Council, Boy Scouts of America
217-243-8403
It's never too late to join in the fun!!!
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In fact, when you see a picture of Abraham Lincoln reading under a tree or by candlelight, you can bet that the textbook he is reading came from Jacksonville’s own Illinois College. Lincoln, who never went to college, worked for Mrs. Green at New Salem. Mrs. Green’s sons attended Illinois College and when they would come home on breaks, Lincoln would read their textbooks. He is quoted as saying he learned grammar from the textbooks of the Green boys.
