Children will soon be or have already started boarding buses to head back to school. According to the State Board of Education and the Illinois State Police the most dangerous…

Legislation carried in the Illinois House of Representatives by Deputy House Minority Leader Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) has been signed into law by the Governor. The legislation, Senate Bill 2936, expands…

OLYMPICSCongratulations to Anna Peplowski of Germantown Hills!  The former Metamora High School swimmer helped the United States women’s 4×200-meter freestyle team to a silver medal the Paris Olympics.  For more, read about Anna’s…

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program. Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of small firefighting and…

Quantum computing has become a buzzword in the world of technology, but many people are still unclear about what it actually is and how it works. Quantum computing utilizes the…

Golf is an important part of Illinois’ tourism economy. The state is home to some of the finest golfing destinations in the country. Illinois has also been host to many…

Sometime during the 1873 legislative session, Andrew Henry of Greenville, a judge and state legislator, sat for a portrait with an acclaimed Springfield pencil and crayon artist named Dennis Williams….

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has reached an agreement to secure a new professional licensing system for individuals whose careers require a license to work in Illinois. With a…

Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4. Most drownings result from inadequate supervision when a caregiver becomes distracted by a phone, doorbell or other children….

Congratulations to Anna Peplowski of Germantown Hills! The former Metamora High School swimmer helped the United States women’s 4×200-meter freestyle team to a silver medal on Thursday afternoon at the Paris Olympics….