Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been…

On Wednesday the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District conducted a water shocking at Al DeCrane’s pond near Galva. It was a very interesting operation. The boat operator would…

I spoke at the dedication ceremony for the Sherrard Veterans Memorial over the weekend. It was a great ceremony and tribute to area veterans. All of the community showed up,…

Inside: Highway dedicated in honor of Deputy Nick Weist In a solemn ceremony attended by family, law enforcement and community members outside AlWood elementary school, a section of U.S. Highway…

Illinois lawmakers are considering changing a lesser-known tax. The estate tax kicks in when an individual inherits more than $4 million. In the state, there are family farms that fall…

Illinois ranks in the top ten of the most financially scammed states according to new data by the Federal Trade Commission. Remember: Never give your personal or financial information in…

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters of key dates and other information regarding the 2023-2024 waterfowl seasons. Season update: This is the third…

Dozens of law officers, first responders, town folk, and others gathered on the front lawn of AlWood Elementary School in Alpha on Saturday. They were there to dedicate a roughly…