Tazewell Chronicle - Serving Tazewell County, Illinois

New 861 area code coming to the 309 region
February 19, 2023

Starting on Friday, Feb. 24, customers in the 309 area code overlay region may be assigned a number in the new 861 area code when they request new service or an additional line, based…
Midwest sociologist says ‘rural is changing, not dying’
February 6, 2023

Ben Winchester is hoping to flip the script on the negative narrative surrounding rural communities. “The narrative we’re using to describe our small towns and rural…
Deer Donation Program provides nearly 25,000 meals across 12 counties
January 27, 2023

When food prices are high, everyone takes a hit, including food pantries. But now, a local and widespread source of protein— venison — is making its way from the field onto plates…
State highlights ongoing Rebuild Illinois transportation projects
January 2, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) delivered projects across the state during 2022. As of Sept. 30, Rebuild Illinois has made $9.6 billion in improvements statewide on…
Get into the holiday spirit with events throughout Central Illinois
December 4, 2022

Holiday Shop and Stroll The annual event that connects shoppers with nature while they shop for some unique Christmas gifts will be held once again at the Forest Park Nature Center,…
Find joy in holiday gift giving while supporting your local farm community
November 27, 2022

Imagine owning and running the business of your dreams, and not being in control of one of the most stressful aspects of a business: the cost of production. For many, this situation…

Former ComEd CEO sought soft landing for Madigan chief of staff fired for sexual harassment

March 30, 2023

CHICAGO – In the weeks following then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s forced ouster of his longtime chief of staff following allegations of sexual harassment, a high-ranking…

Moon habitat named 2023’s ‘Coolest Thing Made in Illinois’

March 30, 2023

SPRINGFIELD – The Rosenberg Moon Habitat was named 2023’s “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” in a contest hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. The habitat is manufactured…

Bill protecting social media ‘child influencers’ passes State Senate

March 29, 2023

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that gives financial protection to children whose parents make money posting videos of them on social media….

Senate advances bill to log abuse cover-ups in state health care registry

March 29, 2023

SPRINGFIELD – A measure spurred by reports of abuse at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center passed the Senate unanimously Wednesday, March 29 and will head to the House….

Secretly recorded videos show ComEd lobbyists discussing alleged bribery scheme

March 29, 2023

CHICAGO – Longtime Commonwealth Edison contract lobbyist Jay Doherty thought he was merely reminiscing and giving advice to a colleague and friend in a February 2019 meeting set up…

Advocates call on regulators to reject natural gas rate increases

March 28, 2023

CHICAGO – Consumer advocates, environmentalists and Chicago residents gathered in front of the Chicago offices of Peoples Gas this week to call on the Illinois Commerce Commission…

Tazewell Co. work on veterans, Underground RR records honored

New 861 area code coming to the 309 region

Midwest sociologist says ‘rural is changing, not dying’

Deer Donation Program provides nearly 25,000 meals across 12 counties

State highlights ongoing Rebuild Illinois transportation projects

Get into the holiday spirit with events throughout Central Illinois

Find joy in holiday gift giving while supporting your local farm community

STATE NEWS

Former ComEd CEO sought soft landing for Madigan chief of staff fired for sexual harassment

Moon habitat named 2023’s ‘Coolest Thing Made in Illinois’

Bill protecting social media ‘child influencers’ passes State Senate

Senate advances bill to log abuse cover-ups in state health care registry

Secretly recorded videos show ComEd lobbyists discussing alleged bribery scheme

Advocates call on regulators to reject natural gas rate increases

Ad 1 – 300×250 – Google ROS

Ad 2 – 300×250 – Medianet ROS

STATE NEWS

Ad 1 – 300×250 – Google ROS

Ad 2 – 300×250 – Medianet ROS

Trending News