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Townships again face road maintenance delays
20+ hour, 7+ min ago (191+ words) CLINTON " A problem cited by township road commissioners in 2025 has apparently resurfaced this year, according to representatives for the townships." And, they say it again is causing similar delays to last year. Mark Cyrulik and Kim Gaff," representing" township road…...
Road closures announced for Clinton's 250th event
19+ hour, 12+ min ago (215+ words) CLINTON " The Clinton Celebrates America 250 Committee has shared upcoming road closures and back-up plans should weather make the square unsuitable for the celebration. Mr. Lincoln's Square will be closed to vehicular traffic from 2: 30 p. m. on Friday, July 3 to 7 p. m. on Sunday, July…...
Clinton celebrates America 250 July 3-5
19+ hour, 34+ min ago (384+ words) CLINTON " Clinton's celebration of the United States' 250th birthday will be held from July 3-5, 2026, on Mr. Lincoln's Square. A packed schedule for the whole family with no admission fee is planned. The celebration will kick off on Friday, July 3 at 5: 30 p. m. with…...
4-H Fair scheduled for July 9-12
19+ hour, 8+ min ago (347+ words) CLINTON, Ill. Fairgrounds will be buzzing with excitement during the De Witt, Macon, and Piatt 4-H General Projects and Livestock Show, July 9 through July 12. All general project exhibits will be open for public viewing July 10-12 from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. Livestock exhibits will also…...
Local car show draws more than 250 visitors
20+ hour, 4+ min ago (194+ words) CLINTON " The C. H. Moore Homestead De Witt County Museum welcomed a strong turn-out on June 14 for the Classic American Car Show, one of the many special events taking place throughout 2026 as part of "America 250 at the Homestead: Celebrating 250 Years of American…...
AI is inventing new jobs. We've seen this before.
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (749+ words) It seems like every day, another job lands on the chopping block, ripe for AI disruption. The sense of fear building across the tech industry is not unfounded, as its impact extends from the marketing function to sales and beyond....
77% of small businesses now use AI regularly. Here's where they're starting.
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (714+ words) What's holding back the rest from using AI regularly? Across all four countries tracked in the report, the top barriers are the same: concerns about data privacy, fear of errors, and limited knowledge of what AI can actually do. AI…...
The AI boom's quiet hiring spree
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (617+ words) As more companies deploy advanced AI systems, there is an increasing need for professionals to ensure that the data feeding it is AI-ready, that the AI decisions are accurate and auditable, and most importantly, that the systems are secure. These…...
Dolores J. Primmer
2+ week, 2+ day ago (165+ words) CLINTON " Dolores J. Primmer, 91, of Clinton, passed away at 11: 15 p. m. on June 12, 2026, at Goldwater Care, Clinton. No services are planned at this time." The family has entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with cremation rites. Memorials may be directed to a charity of…...
Donald Marvin Fugate
2+ week, 2+ day ago (240+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Donald Marvin Fugate, 88 of Springfield, formerly of Clinton, passed away on June 8 with his wife and family by his side. Donald was born on November 19, 1937, in Clinton to Everett Mc Kinley Fugate and Reatha Mae (Turpin) Fugate. From an…...