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October 14, 2026

Tips to reduce utility costs around the house

October 15, 2026

The cost of goods and services has risen considerably in recent years. Food and fuel costs garner considerable attention, but utilities also are...

Understanding Hospice Program Offered

October 15, 2026

For many families, hospice care will become one of the most important and personal forms of care they will ever encounter. The topic can be difficult to approach. Many...

SAVVY SENIOR: Can my children get Social Security benefits when I...

October 15, 2026

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m getting ready to start my Social Security retirement benefits and have two children at home, ages 17 and 15. I’ve heard they may also be eligible for...

IDOA “Fall Covers for Spring Savings” Cover Crop Incentive Program...

October 15, 2026

Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is launching the eighth year of its Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program. Participants can enter and validate their information...

Trenton council starts T.I.F. clock ticking as manufacturer eyes...

October 15, 2026

RBI Products wants to site its new manufacturing facility in Trenton, as the company negotiates the purchase of land on which to site a 108,000 square foot facility. Cory...

ILLINOIS WHEAT DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO ELECT 3 NEW MEMBERS

October 9, 2026

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced today an election will be held on October 28, 2026, for two (2) board members in the following Illinois Wheat...

Patricia Zuelow

October 9, 2026

Patricia Louise Zuelow (nee Glaub) of Breese entered into rest Sunday, October 4, 2026, at her residence after a brief illness. She was born on December 22, 1931, in...

October 9, 2026

Aaron Michael Kirby, age 40, passed away September 28, 2026. Born October 28, 1985, Aaron will be remembered for his kind heart, big smile, humor,...

Schools & Education

Wesclin 2026 Homecoming Queen and King: Tessa Kruep and Caydon Farias

October 9, 2026

–Photo by Grace Thurman

Wesclin Homecoming Court and Attendants 2026

October 9, 2026

Front row L-R: Katelyn Wiblemo, Myla Friederich, Cassie Brown, Queen Tessa Kruep, King Caydon Farias, Amilli Dugans, Isabella Glazerman, and Haiden...

Lady Knights Rise to 21-2

October 15, 2026

Mater Dei’s Lady Knights played just one game last week, but it was a monumental one, as Coach Cortney Walker’s club avenged a loss to Mascoutah by beating the Lady Indians...

Time Marches On...

TIME MARCHES ON...

October 15, 2026

1906- Born to Frank Waratzeck and wife, a girl Monday. The Bassler Brewing Co. is having the saloon building of Val Welz torn down and in its place aims to put up a mondern...

TIME MARCHES ON...

October 9, 2026

-1906- Daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Schroeder and to George Griesbaum and wife as well as to Jos. Hohrein and wife. The south mine made a record day’s run and...

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