This weekend was the Annual Farmer’s Breakfast at the Monmouth American Legion and Ag Roundtable. Thank-you Vanessa Wetterling, WRAM radio and all the great sponsors who set up and support…

Illinois state law requires motorists to move over or slow down when they see an emergency vehicle on a roadside with its lights activated. The law, enacted many years ago,…

Inside: Senior and Veterans Fair on Monday Please join us in Macomb on Monday morning for a free senior and veterans’ fair. I am joining with State Representative Norine Hammond…

Please join us in Macomb on Monday morning for a free senior and veterans’ fair. I am joining with State Representative Norine Hammond of Macomb, along with Spoon River College…

Please join us in Macomb on Monday September 9 for a free senior and veterans fair. I am joining with State Representative Norine Hammond of Macomb, along with Western Illinois…

Very high temperatures are expected to continue across Illinois today. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe in extreme heat:  Stay out of the sun….

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) recently displayed a photo book belonging to his grandfather, who was a page in the Illinois State Senate over 100 years ago. Swanson’s grandfather spent…

Inside: Learning about scam prevention Thank you to Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois, the Illinois Attorney General’s office and our local sheriffs for joining together to make local residents…

Today and every day, we celebrate the wisdom and experience of our seniors. Happy National Senior Citizens Day!