Pension fund sticks taxpayers with added costs of state’s previous bad management
Opinion: Gov. JB Pritzker got an unwelcome – but apparently not unexpected – message this month from a study of Illinois state employee pensions. It’s going to take a little longer than previously thought to catch up
Ottawa’s Illinois & Michigan Canal Day to feature history, fun
There will be voyageurs demonstrating the exploration of Louis Joliet and Father Marquette on hand Saturday to help Ottawa commemorate the 175th anniversary of the Illinois & Michigan Canal.
Top 10 foods to pair with milk
What goes well with a tall icy glass of milk? Some foods go much better than others. Oreo’s Donuts Chocolate chip cookies PB&J Cinnamon rolls Plain graham crackers Brownies Cake Cereal Pie
UK man tries to steal ATM with stolen crane
WEST SUSSEX – A man has recently been arrested after allegedly attempting to take an ATM using a stolen crane. He was still in the process of trying to take it when authorities arrived. He attempted to
Reimagine Mendota and the City of Mendota to Receive Assistance from National Endowment for the Arts
MENDOTA – The National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with the Housing Assistance Council, announced that Mendota was one of 17 communities selected for the Design Learning Cohort. The program will train leaders in rural design
Photos: Sheridan celebrates Independence Day
Sheridan celebrated Independence Day on Tuesday with its annual parade and toilet bowl races in the village’s downtown.
Write Team: Highlighting children’s literature
One of my favorite parts of being an early childhood educator is being up to date on all the new, creative and funny children’s books.
Chapel Hart releases the cinematic video for ‘Welcome to Fist City’
Chapel Hart – comprised of sisters Danica and Devynn Hart and first cousin Trea Swindle – have released the video for “Welcome To Fist City,” directed by Tim Hardiman and filmed in historic Clarksdale, MS. The trio
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum announces Patty Loveless exhibit
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum announced the upcoming Patty Loveless: No Trouble With the Truth exhibit. The exhibit will cover Loveless’ entire career — from a Kentucky-born music prodigy, all the way to a
Eye On Illinois: Time, money not enough to fix certain state challenges
Eye On Illinois: Leaders must set priorities, which means picking winners and losers. That can get into stickier personal issues, but there are no moral questions with blacktop and concrete.