Knox County Clerk Office Hosts Open House for New Abingdon Polling Locations
The Knox County Clerk’s office has just announced they will be hosting an open house for the newly moved Precincts for Cedar Township on March 27, 2025 from 6:00PM until […]
Anderson Breaks School Record, Finishes Third at NCAAs
Monmouth College senior Shane Anderson (Lisle, Illinois) broke his own school record in the weight throw to finish third in the nation and earn All-American status on Friday. Anderson’s finish […]
West Central School District to Discuss Funding Decisions for Future Projects
A list of projects will be a topic of discussion at the West Central Board of Education meeting. With no facilities tax in place in Henderson County, Superintendent Stacey Day […]
Two United Junior High Students Named to All-State Chorus and English Teacher Recognized as Early Career Educator
The United Board of Education met last week for their monthly meeting, which began by showcasing the great items taking place across the district. Superintendent Tom Hawkins reports the good […]
Warren County Voters to Weigh in on School Facility Tax Use for Resource Officers and Mental Health Professionals
On the April 1st Consolidated Election ballot, one of the proposition questions for voters’ states that ‘in addition to school facility purposes, shall Warren County school districts be authorized to […]
Monmouth College Renovates Presbyterian House
While our students are away for spring break enjoying some rest and relaxation, an exciting new project has begun. Renovation of the former Presbyterian House is underway to become the […]
Statement from IEA President Al Llorens on dismantling the Department of Education
Illinois Education Association President Al Llorens released the following statement reacting to Donald Trump’s gutting of the U.S. Department of Education: “The U.S. Department of Education (USED) was founded to […]
McDonough District Hospital Hosting Job Fair
FFA Members Nationwide Celebrate National Ag Day
On Tuesday, March 18, FFA student members, advisors, and leaders across the country will come together to share the importance of agriculture with elected officials and their communities as part […]
Dollar General Warns Low-Income Americans Are Suffering More
Dollar General warns that low-income Americans’ financial conditions are getting worse. The retail chain has more than 20-thousand stores primarily in rural areas and its “core customers” earn under 40-thousand […]