Members of the Effingham County Board’s Administrative Committee Monday discussed the proposed Medical Aid in Dying law, including whether to encourage all medical providers to opt out of the measure. […]

(Pictured L to R: Danny Hecht, SBL Vice President of Practice Management Brooke Zerrusen, Gene Zerrusen, SBL Foundation Director Amy Card, Anthony Hecht, Heath Estes, Jim Hecht, Lori Worman and […]

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement today announced nearly $120 million in fiscal year 2026 abandoned mine land reclamation fee-based grants for eligible states and tribes. This is critical funding that will […]

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary A new report suggests Illinois could be on the hook for plugging and cleaning up thousands of inactive and abandoned oil […]

Clara G. Short age 90, of Newton, Illinois passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Long Term Care. Funeral services celebrating Clara’s life will be held at […]