Donna L. Gordon
Mrs. Donna L. Gordon, 91, a lifelong Abingdon resident, passed away at 3:33 pm Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Allure of Lake Storey. She was born on March 12, 1933, in Abingdon, the daughter of William and Lucille (Palmer) Wilkins, she attended Abingdon schools and graduated from Abingdon High School in 1951. She married […]
Illinois’ Laughery Named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week
Aidan Laughery is the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week. The Illinois running back received the award after running 172 yards and three touchdowns in the Fighting Illini’s 38-28 win over Northwestern at Wrigley Field this past Saturday. Laughery became the third player to run for 170-plus yards and three or more touchdowns in […]
Illinois’ Winter Weather Rule in Effect
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding consumers that Illinois’ winter weather rule will take effect from December 1 – March 31. The winter weather rule prohibits utilities from disconnecting eligible customers who use electric or gas as their primary source of home heating. “Frigid winters are a given in Illinois. The state’s winter weather rule offers peace-of-mind […]
MDH Welcomes Dr. Michael Waters
McDonough District Hospital welcomes Michael Waters, MD to the MDH Family Clinic and he will oversee the MDH Convenience Clinics. He will officially start January 6, 2025 and will be accepting new patients. Dr. Waters, who announced his retirement from Western Illinois University Beu Health Center effective December 2024, will join the group of Family […]
Confidence Growing for United Red Storm Girls Basketball After Hot Start
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois Experiences Critical Funding Loss of $1.2 Million
Illinois State Board of Education Denied Renewal of Federal Funding, Putting Long-Standing Programs at Risk The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois (BGCCIL) is facing a critical funding crisis after the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) declined to renew a $1.2 million 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st Century) grant made available through the federal government. […]
United Red Storm vs. West Prairie Cyclones Girls Basketball on 12-2-24
The United Red Storm host the West Prairie Cyclones for a non-conference match up at the Fieldhouse at United High School. For the replay of the WRAM radio broadcast of the game, click HERE
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Pork Products Imported From Ecuador
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen ready-to-eat pork mortadella products that may have been illegally imported from Ecuador, a country ineligible to export meat and poultry products to the United States. FSIS is continuing to investigate the origins of this product, and […]
Extension Offers Wide Range of Resources at the Greater Peoria Farm Show
The Greater Peoria Farm Show, Illinois largest indoor farm show, is back for its 41st year at the Peoria Civic Center this today through Thursday (December 3-5). Kevin Brooks, University of Illinois Extension Commercial Ag Educator, shares Extension will have a large presence at the show, starting with a booth on the farm show floor. […]
Stronghurst Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
