Illinois spring trout fishing season opens April 1.

SPRINGFIELD – The 2023 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open April 1st at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. An early catch-and-release fishing season will open March 18. No trout may be kept during

Two new board members join IVAC

PERU – The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce will be welcoming two new members to their board of directors. It was announced that Dr. Clayton Theisinger and Heather Hammitt will be joining the chamber. Dr. Theisinger

Illinois State Police warn of increased road rage incidents

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police are warning motorists about what they say is an alarming increase in road rage. Along interstates and expressways across the state, a number of high-profile incidents have left some drivers and

Gov. Pritzker proposes higher education investment

SPRINGFIELD — Governor JB Pritzker is proposing further investments in higher education, especially at community colleges in the state. Illinois has the third-largest community college system in the nation, with over 48 institutions statewide. The Rebuild Illinois

Do you fall in the weird category?

There are certain things that have cult-like followings, and if you don’t follow along, you may be looked at as weird by friends and family.  Do you fall into a weird category and dislike any of these?