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 […]

Stephen “Steve” Ben Shafer, 78, passed away at 9:28 pm on Thursday February 5, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon. Per Steve’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded […]

Dieterich Village Board members this week discussed grant funds at both the federal and state levels and how they could be obtained and then utilized. State EPA funding could be […]