AEW returning to Boston’s TD Garden"Big Business" special for...
PHOENIX — During Wednesday’s broadcast of AEW Dynamite from the Footprint Center in Phoenix, AEW CEO Tony Khan made a special announcement. The promotion will be returning to Boston, Mass. on...
View ArticleIllinois ballot challenge of Trump to move forwardCook County judge declines...
CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) — A Cook County judge ruled Wednesday that a case seeking to bar former President Donald Trump from the March 19 Republican primary ballot in Illinois will move forward...
View ArticleBlackburn to host winter open house Feb. 20
CARLINVILLE — Blackburn College will host prospective students and their families for an Open House on Monday, February 20, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The winter event is designed to be an engaging...
View ArticleMacon County fast-tracking broadband expansion
DECATUR — Macon County is taking a major step towards bridging the digital divide with a 14-week, fast-track program dedicated to expanding broadband access across the county. In collaboration with...
View ArticleBloomington Bison provides business update
BLOOMINGTON — In the two weeks following the formal introduction of the team, the Bloomington Bison has made some major strides leading up to its inaugural season later this year. According to a news...
View ArticleThe importance of operating a safe business
Are you someone who’d like to know how to keep your business operating at an optimum level? The first step is safety. Safety is essential for your workers and your customers. An unsafe business is...
View ArticleU.S.-Mexico GM corn dispute to be resolved in 2024
WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Mexico trade dispute over the Latin American country’s plans to restrict imports of genetically modified corn is expected to be resolved this year. Chief agricultural...
View ArticleRaymond board hears water updates
RAYMOND — The Raymond village board discussed a quote for a new coin accepter for bulk water sales during its regular session on Monday, Feb. 5. The board voted to approve the expenditure for replacing...
View ArticleONGOING COVERAGE: McCann misuse of campaign funds
Feds accuse ex-lawmaker of ‘greed, fraud and arrogance’ in misusing campaign funds After week of delays, former GOP State Sen. Sam McCann’s trial finally underway SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) –...
View ArticleMisdeeds by Carlinville funeral home director spur legislative proposalsAt...
CARLINVILLE (Capitol News Illinois) — The wrong cremains were buried in a national cemetery. Bodies cremated under the wrong name. The wrong ashes returned to families from coast to coast. An...
View ArticleClinton nuclear plans seeks 20 year extension
CLINTON — The owner of the nuclear power plant in Clinton is seeking regulatory approval to keep the plan in operation for another 20 years. Reports state that Constellation Energy, the owner of the...
View ArticleNokomis Historical Society to resume
NOKOMIS — After a hiatus of several years, the Nokomis Historical Society is once again starting up. According to former president JoAnn Keele, the Society was started in 1992 by herself and Ken...
View ArticleGetting your business on the right track
Every business faces challenges at some point. You may have had good momentum at one point but have hit a roadblock. The good news is that it’s never too late to head back to the drawing board and make...
View ArticleFormer Sen. Sam McCann pleads guilty to corruption chargesProsecutors played...
As federal prosecutors were preparing to rest their case Thursday in the corruption trial of former Republican state Sen. Sam McCann, the one-time gubernatorial candidate had a change of heart. His...
View ArticleTuscola council considers pool rate hikes
TUSCOLA — Patrons of the swimming pool at Ervin Park in Tuscola could potentially see rate hikes this summer, should a current City Council proposal pass. The council is considering a proposal that...
View ArticleSpringfield steakhouse to close Feb. 29
SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield steakhouse will be closing its doors later this month. Alexander’s Steakhouse, located at 620 N. Bruns Lane, will be closing February 29 according to a Facebook post Friday....
View ArticleConnect Macon County initiative launches
DECATUR — Not one week removed from the initial announcement of a fast-tracked 14-week program to expand broadband Internet service in Macon County, more details were made available during a press...
View ArticleTracy Lawrence to perform at Macoupin County Fair
CARLINVILLE — Country music legend Tracy Lawrence is among the acts performing at the 2024 Macoupin County Fair, June 4-9 at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds in Carlinville. Lawrence, who is headlining...
View ArticleScout for red crown rot in 2024
Red crown rot is expected to reappear in Illinois soybean fields this season. The disease was first confirmed in Illinois in 2018 and is an emerging issue for the top soybean producing state. Robert...
View ArticleSloan Implement considering expansion to Edinburg
EDINBURG – The Village of Edinburg heard a proposal from Sloan Implement during its regular meeting on Monday, February 12, 2023. For residents who were upset with the decision of Dollar General to...
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