Carol Hanson Inducted Into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame

When a house enters a severe state of disrepair or the owner abandons the property, the City of Monmouth is able to demolish the houses through the Strong Communities Program.

As we usher in a new year, it’s that time when we pledge to exercise more, save money, find a new hobby, or, in many cases, shed a few pounds.

What happens when two lifelong friends—a bartender and a banker—come up with a crazy idea? Usually, their parents aren’t impressed, but in this case, it has transformed rural Henry County,

Monmouth● 1008SDSt: $22,000.00; Corey & Heather Warren to Carl Vollbracht Sr● 812SBSt: $50,000.00; Diane Hager Estate to Debra Underwood● NoAddress: $440,000.00; Donald McGrew to Judith McGrew Taylor● 407N10thSt: $15,000.00; Linda

Testing for lead exposure has always been there as part of a routine doctor visit with young children. New in 2025, the lead intervention level is being changed, explains Warren

Weather in west central Illinois can be unpredictable, especially in the winter months, which also brings those frigid temperatures. Ameren Illinois, which covers over 43,000 square miles, has continued making