1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (509+ words) Illinois State Fire Marshal Michele L. Pankow and members from the Illinois Fire Service gathered today to honor and remember a fallen Chicago Fire Department Captain and recognize those who went above and beyond their duties at the 33rd Annual Fallen Firefighter…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (217+ words) In the face of higher student debt for many in Illinois and across the country, State Senator Mike Halpin's measure to keep track of the private student loan borrowing market has passed the Senate. "With the Trump administration placing caps…...

2+ day, 16+ min ago  (269+ words) Officers will conduct high-visibility enforcement day and night, focusing on seat belt violations. Motorists who fail to buckle up can expect to be stopped and ticketed. Illinois law requires all drivers and passengers to wear seat belts. While usage has…...

2+ day, 15+ min ago  (413+ words) The United Community Unit School District #304 Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Washabaugh as the new Principal of United Junior Senior High School, effective July 1, 2026. "We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Washabaugh to our leadership…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (438+ words) Mr. David Ryan Pruett, 52, of Cameron, Illinois died at 3: 17 p. m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. He was born on June 3, 1973, in Chula Vista, California, the son of David Edward and Laura (Kempster) Pruett. He married Amy Ennis…...

3+ day, 30+ min ago  (1179+ words) As households across Illinois brace to lose their federal food assistance this month," grocery stores, especially independent grocers across the state, are preparing for the devastating effects of decreased spending." For some independent grocers, whose profit margins average 2%, a decrease…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (429+ words) Daniel M. Eiker passed away on Monday, May 11th at the age of 66 leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and memories. Born December 12, 1959 to Bud and Georganna Eiker. He graduated from Warren High school in 1978. Danny was a devoted husband of…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (253+ words) The United Red Storm baseball team has been on an absolute tear lately, winning six straight games and outscoring opponents 91-7 during that stretch. In the middle of that run, the Red Storm passed the 20-win mark for the third straight…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (232+ words) As Mental Health Awareness Month is recognized throughout May, Eagle View Community Health System Marketing Director Sabrina Wilson is reminding community members that support and resources are available: Mental health services are provided at Eagle View's Monmouth and Oquawka locations,…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (437+ words) Anderson Taylor of Cambridge, Illinois has officially been recognized by Guinness World Records as the'youngest museum curator (male)'in the world. Now 11, Anderson was just'9 years and 340 days old'when he opened the'Cambridge Natural History Museum'on'August 10, 2024. Located at'132 W. Center Street in…...