The transit bill passed early Friday (Oct. 31) by Illinois legislators doesn’t just address the financial needs and governing ...

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On this day (October 24) in 1984, Willie Nelson was in the middle of a three-month run at No. 1 on the Top Country Albums ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker disclosed earlier this month that his administration seeks to commit almost $1 billion of planned ...

It connected the Great Lakes to the Gulf, fueled Chicago’s rise, and powered America’s economy. But after a century of dominance, the Illinois Central was absorbed, erased, and almost forgotten Mike ...

For many families in Central Illinois, having two incomes creates financial flexibility. Yet, it can also introduce complexity. With a workforce made up of educators, health care professionals, and ...

THUMB UP! To a successful community food drive. The loss of a job. A medical emergency. Whatever the tipping point, the potential for a food crisis is growing for many. In Macon County, officials ...

In the U.S., travelers can find a destination that's suitable for almost anyone, whether it's majestic landscapes or historic cities. When it comes to choosing somewhere to travel, one of the first ...

TRAVERSE CITY — Watco has officially assumed operations of the Great Lakes Central Railroad, the largest Class III regional railroad in Michigan. According to an Oct. 1 news release, the railroad ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — September 2025 is now in the books, and the weather was exceptionally quiet across Central Illinois. While the dry weather was ideal for outdoor activities, it allowed drought to ...

The Illinois Network to Freedom Collective is organizing a statewide conference. The event will take place Feb. 6-7, 2026, at Illinois College in Jacksonville. The conference aims to “explore, ...