Our thoughts and prayers are with the Milwaukee Police Department.

Village Of Maeystown issued the following announcement on.The annual Maeystown Spring Art Show will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 23 and 24 from 11:00-4:00 each day in the Preservation Society Mill and other downtown buildings as needed.

If a current Senate bill clears the House and is signed into law, Illinois will join three other states and the District of Columbia in soon paying a minimum wage of $15 per hour.

Ellis Grove Fire Department issued the following announcement on Jan. 29.Today we had to say our last good bye to one of our brothers Jeff Surman.

Waterloo voters will see a long list of incumbents on the ballot when they head to the polls on April 2.

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

A member of our 18-02 Firefighter Recruit Class who was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle last weekend.

For the past few years, Officer Justin Grones has been my partner in…fighting crime.

Christmas Eve/Day Hours- Aunt Nette's Kettle Corn open on 24 (under Showtime Cinema sign) noon-4'ish Pizza Hut open until 7:00 on 24 and closed on 25 There will be a lunch buffet on Christmas Eve 11:30-1:30 Russell Cellular (Verizon) Open 23 from 12-5,open 24 from 9-5, closed 25 Showtime Cinema-looks like last movie on 24 starts at 1'ish, first movie on 25th begins at 7ish.

So much history in Columbia along the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail!

Sparta Police Department issued the following announcement on Dec. 11.UPDATE: We found Buster's human!

Do you know someone from Waterloo who is currently serving our military overseas?

Lions Quest has changed my life.

The roads in the area have become very slick very quickly!

Stay warm and safe folks! Call us if you need us

Monroe County passed the single referendum on its Nov. 6 ballot.

Randolph County passes both referendums on the Nov. 6 ballot

Thank you to everyone who attended and who helped put on such a great event!

The ladies from Columbia IL CROWN sponsored the costume contest at Hi-Jinks on Saturday.

Come join the Sparta Police Department and other area businesses tonight for some indoor trick or treating fun!