JUNE 28 The King Family in Concert Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Idlewood Park, 450 E. Greenwood, Morton Free The Morton Fine Arts Association hosts the concert. For more information, visit mortonfinearts.org….
STATE Gubernatorial candidates contribute to mansion repairs After an almost $15 million renovation, Gov. Bruce Rauner and his wife, Diana, have moved back into the Governor’s Mansion…
In this week’s news roundup for Illinois farmers and rural dwellers, we have an update on the current ramifications of the Trump administration’s tariff wars on the pork industry….
JUNE 14-16 Steamboat Days Festival Thurs. 7 p.m.; Fri. 6 p.m.; Sat. 7 a.m. Peoria Riverfront Free admission Steamboat Classic race, carnival, live music, bags tournament, and vendor…
STATE Higher teacher salary waiting for governor’s OK Teachers throughout Illinois could eventually be paid a minimum of $40,000 a year, if Gov. Bruce Rauner signs a measure that…
JUNE 21 Expanding Your Online Business with FaceBook and Etsy Thursday, 5 p.m. Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St. Free Learn the basics of selling your products online from Jasmine…
COUNTY Tazewell population down in last 7 years New U.S. Census Bureau population figures show that Tazewell County lost 1.4 percent of its population between 2010 and 2017, becoming…
In this week’s farm and rural news roundup, we have info about how the trend of nontraditional loan sources may affect farm finances. We also have perspective from one solar power…
Three men shot – one ...Three men were shot – one fatally -- Saturday afternoon on Chicago's ...
Government, defense spar as child ...With the criminal trial of Elburn veterinarian Adam Stafford King fast approaching ...
Chicago teen charged in fatal ...A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in connection with a fatal ...
Challenges persist for women, minorities ...PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions ...
