The Windy City has long brought in a bounty of out-of-towners, but Central Illinois convention and visitor bureau experts say change is in the air as a growing number of people take…
In the 1980s, Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin capitalized on the stereotypical “pothead” image in their series of marijuana-based comedies. But the face of the cannabis user…
Most people run for cover when a tornado threatens, but Adam Lucio runs toward the storm. About 25 people turned out at the Alpha Park Library in Bartonville recently to learn about…
Report for week ending March 24, 2017. UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Health Insurance Sales Across State Lines: Voting 236 for and 175 against, the House on March…
A central Illinois county is preparing to vote on several nonbinding referendum for the November election to gauge support for consolidate units of government. Brian McFadden, Sangamon…
After what was a dreary weekend of busy sump pumps and shop vacs for most people, at least one person in Central Illinois was happy with the weather the morning of May 1. “The…
Report for week ending April 07, 2017. UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Stock Compensation for Employees: Voting 331 for and 87 against, the House on April…
A grant to the Center for Prevention of Abuse for a therapy program that may help prevent or reduce future violence among teens and adults in the community is among more than $130,000…
Chicago Blues Fest honors legends ...
Continuing its legacy as one of the city’s true cultural benchmarks, the ...
Air quality alert remains in ...
Yet another day of poor air quality is anticipated today, primarily due ...
New law limits venue for ...
SPRINGFIELD – People who file lawsuits in state courts challenging the constitutionality ...
R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Drought ...
In this week’s column we examine the effects of current drought conditions ...
