More than a dozen Chillicothe-area churches and nonprofit groups are joining together in October to complete service projects as part of a “Serve Weekend” initiative. “The…
This week’s roundup of Illinois farm and rural news is led by the U.S. Agriculture Coalition, and Illinois soybean farmers, meeting with the new leader of Cuba to discuss trade relations…
STATE Voter registration available online Illinois residents 18 and older who are not registered to vote still have time to register in order to vote in November. The Illinois State…
As University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Rhonda Ferree’s professional motto was “Making the world greener – one person and yard at a time.” After 30 years…
At press time, the Illinois corn harvest is already 12 percent complete and could result in record production. We have an analysis of how much this forecast is weakening prices for…
While the Rock Island Railroad Museum in Chillicothe has attracted visitors from as far away as Russia, it’s still considered a hidden gem locally. “The majority of visitors…
OCT. 4 Bradley Men’s Basketball Spaghetti Supper Thursday, 5:30-8 p.m. ITOO Hall, 4909 W. Farmington Road, Peoria $18; youth $8 The Voice of the Braves, Dave Snell, will lead…
Bringing history to life by telling the stories of Peoria’s past has been Colleen Johnson’s passion since she was named executive director of the Peoria Historical Society…
Pritzker signs executive order responding ...SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order July 14 requiring ...
Northwest Side parish adopts name ...While “The Saint Who Wore Sneakers” sounds like a summer Disney movie ...
Democratic primary in 9th Congressional ...The ever-growing candidate field for Illinois' 9th Congressional Democratic primary isn’t a ...
Chicago West Side workforce development ...As Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation, the new workforce development and social ...
