The excitement for the start of harvest went up in flames in a matter of minutes on Ropp Farms near Normal in McLean County. And it left veteran farmer Ken Ropp and his farm manager,…
As one of the state’s largest infrastructure projects, the $167 million McClugage Bridge near Peoria, built just after World War II, will be upgraded with a new, modern design that…
The Eureka Church of Christ announces the return of their annual Giveaway Day on Saturday, Aug. 7. Members donate and collect items from communities in Woodford and Tazewell counties…
The 2021 Tazewell County 4-H Show and Jr. Fair is July 24, 26-28 at Mineral Springs Park, Pekin. Saturday, July 24 8 a.m. Show set up 9 a.m. Horses must be on the grounds 10 a.m. Dog…
The opportunities are vast when it comes to inspiring others to enjoy nature. University of Illinois Extension master naturalist (EMN) Pam Tomka uses her grant writing skills to help Wildlife…
In 1967, the first Morton Pumpkin Festival was organized by the Morton Chamber of Commerce as an annual fundraiser and celebration of the beginning of the pumpkin harvest and canning…
The aroma of barbecue filled the air again at the 11th annual Central Illinois Barbeque Throwdown July 16-18 in Eureka. Hosted through the Kansas City Barbeque Society, the event consisted…
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement patching will begin on Monday, July 19, weather permitting, on Interstate 39 from two miles north of IL 116 (Exit 22)…
State launches six-year plan ...
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation were joined Oct ...
Justices strikes down Cook ...
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday, Oct. 21 that a ...
DuPage forest preserves hosting ...
From haunted hikes and wagon rides to pumpkin stories and rhymes for ...
Federal court throws out ...
SPRINGFIELD – A three-judge federal court panel in Chicago ruled Tuesday, Oct ...
