SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Rose (R-Mahomet) has been appointed to serve on the Rural Health Transformation Advisory Workgroup, a statewide panel responsible for providing guidance and oversight on the implementation of Illinois’ Rural Health Transformation Program. “The people of rural Illinois deserve the same access to quality healthcare as anyone else in this state,” said Rose.…

Lake Land College is hosting an Introduction to Nursing event for high school students on Tuesday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Neal Hall room 101. The event is designed for students interested in the nursing profession to learn about the programs and resources available at Lake Land College as well as…

To honor outstanding scholastic achievement, Parkland College has named the following students to its Spring 2026 Dean’s List. To make the list, students must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 grade scale for the semester in which they are being honored. Students who earn less than 12 hours in that semester can make the dean’s…

More than 8,400 local farm families receive their share of a $30 million cash patronage distribution this week from their Farm Credit Illinois (FCI) lending cooperative. “Patronage is a tangible example of what sets our cooperative apart,” says Kelly Hunt, FCI CEO. “Giving patronage back to our member-borrowers reflects the strength of our Association and…

The County Chronicle won seven awards last Thursday, including two first-place plaques, during the Illinois Press Association’s annual conference. Nancy Rairden won first and fourth place in the sports photo category for mid-sized weekly newspapers with baseball photos of Arcola Purple Riders Brody Drake and Braden Phillips. “Nancy is one of the best sports photographers…

Peoples Bank & Trust, with branches in 13 central Illinois communities, has donated $10,000 to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation to benefit the Expanding Hope Capital Campaign. Donations to the campaign are helping to fund the $17.2 million expansion of the Regional Cancer Center. “This region is fortunate to have a Health System the size and…

By Jacob Hamm VILLA GROVE- Two lots at the southern edge of Villa Grove will soon see new life after the City Council approved a development agreement to turn the lots into an animal therapy center and campground. The Council agreed to purchase the two 13-acre parcels of land for $22,500 along Industrial Park Drive.…

By David Porter The Tuscola City Council on Monday approved the final payment of $43,124.38 to AKRA Builders for pool house renovation along with a change order of $1,366 for painting the front overhead door. Also at the pool, the Council approved a lease agreement with Andy Romine for the pool concession area with the…

By Ariana R. Cherry Preparations for the Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School demolition project continue to move forward, with demolition expected to begin June 8. During the most recent Arthur Village Board meeting, Public Works Director Grant Corum provided an update on the project and several other developments taking place throughout the community.  Corum said a fire hydrant…

CORE Construction announced the groundbreaking ceremony for the addition, renovation, and improvement project at Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond CUSD #305 High School, will be held at 10 a.m. June 18, at 301 E. Columbia St., Arthur. The project will create updated spaces that support student learning, improve day-to-day safety, and provide a more modern environment…