State of Illinois Honors CPD Officer
The state of Illinois is honoring slain Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca. Governor Pritzker has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff through next Monday in remembrance of the officer. […]
Get Ready to Celebrate Bacon
On May 1st, the Illinois Pork Producers Association will be at the Illinois State Capitol to celebrate the commemoration of Senate Joint Resolution 50, sponsored by Senator Tom Bennett (R-53), […]
Monmouth-Roseville Holding Ceremony for Contribution Made by the Tim Chick Memorial
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New School Meal Standards to Strengthen Child Nutrition
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced major steps to promote the health of America’s children through school meals. Nutrition standards for school meals will be gradually updated to […]
WIU Celebrates Arbor Day 2024 with Tree Planting Event
Western Illinois University will celebrate Arbor Day 2024 by planting a paperbark maple tree at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 26 just north of the University Union in the mall area. […]
West Central Board of Education Discusses Addition of Athletic Facility
A new athletic facility could be in the future for the West Central School District as the Board of Education is in the early stages of considering the project, reports […]
Illinois Bill Banning Corporal Punishment in Private Schools
A measure advancing in Illinois seeks to ban corporal punishment in all private schools. Opponents are concerned the measure could be misinterpreted and school coaches asking for more pushups could […]
Chicago Bears to Deliver Plan on New Stadium Ahead of 2024 NFL Draft
It’s shaping up to be a possible franchise defining week for the Chicago Bears. The team has the first overall pick in the draft, and they are prepared to deliver […]
Enjoy the Silence. Cicadas are Coming
If you haven’t heard the buzz, you will soon. Billions of periodical cicadas are coming, and University of Illinois Extension is sharing information to help track their moves before emergence. “Historically speaking, […]