Conductors of the Underground Railroad in Woodford County
May 2, 2022There was much opposition to the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law. This opposition took the form of an “underground railroad” that ran through Woodford County. Men acted as…
The career achievements of Illinois 4-H members were lauded at the Illinois 4-H Celebration of Excellence held this spring at the I Hotel & Conference Center. The ceremony celebrated…
There was much opposition to the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law. This opposition took the form of an “underground railroad” that ran through Woodford County. Men acted as…
University of Illinois Extension in Livingston and Woodford Counties is offering community members an opportunity to grow a garden of vegetables and flowers while giving back to their…
SPRINGFIELD – An ongoing contract dispute between a major health insurance company and a large health care provider is drawing the attention of both state lawmakers and the state…
“It’s Just a Hobby,” an exhibit of anonymous, student-made works of art, will soon be on display at Eureka College’s Burgess Memorial Hall Art Gallery. The exhibit will begin…
Food pantries serve as an invaluable asset in the community, providing both food and essential household and hygiene products to families in need. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church food…
A rural health care advisory and analytics provider has found nearly half of rural hospitals have refrained from admissions because of nursing shortages this past year. Additionally,…
Illinois farmer Jeff O’Connor hosted President Joe Biden and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack at his farm last week, and we’ll tell you what was discussed. Also, in farm and rural news…
SPRINGFIELD – The cost of renovating the north wing of the Illinois Statehouse will be more expensive than officials initially estimated. Only one bid came in for the project, which…
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is awarding $4 million in grants for various projects across the state designed to spur tourism, bolster educational…
Leah is a 13-year-old girl under Department of Children and Family Services care who lives in a psychiatric ward in a Chicago hospital. Capitol News Illinois is using a pseudonym to…
SPRINGFIELD – Two former state senators who sponsored and voted for bills to reduce lawmakers’ pay and forgo annual cost of living adjustments are now asking the Illinois Supreme…
We’re about a month and a half from the June 28 primary, and “undecided” was the lead vote-getter this week in a new poll of 1,000 likely GOP primary voters, with 36.9…