

Illinoisans urged to get shots
Gov. Bruce Rauner and First Lady Diana Rauner got their flu shots recently and highlighted the importance of Illinoisans protecting...


Urdiales found dead in California
A former Marine found guilty years ago of murder in Livingston County was found dead in his California prison cell. Andrew Urdiales, 54,...


More released on lake fatality
HUDSON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis has released the details surrounding a vehicle discovered in Evergreen Lake’s west boat launch...


Urbana woman dies in wreck
CULLOM – A Champaign County woman has died following an accident involving a semi near Cullom in Livingston County Sunday. The Livingston...


COUNTRY names new CEO
COUNTRY Financial® has named Jim Jacobs, of Bloomington, Ill., as its next chief executive officer (CEO) effective early 2019. He...


Police announce detail results
Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announce the results of the statewide enforcement initiative in support of Operation C.A.R.E....


Pontiac defeats P.C.
FAIRBURY – Pontiac put a damper on Prairie Central’s homecoming game Friday night by defeating the Hawks 36-30 in front of a big crowd at...


Officials announce new smoke detector law
BLOOMINGTON – A public awareness campaign is underway regarding the state’s new 10-year smoke detector law. Fire and public health...


2018 harvest emergency declared
Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday declared a harvest emergency to help level the playing field between Illinois farmers and crop haulers and...


Area Obituary: Barnes
Marjie E. Barnes, 73, Fairbury, died at 5:30 am Friday, September 7, 2018 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. Visitation will be...