Harlene K. Rathert fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. Her earthly journey concluded on October 10, 2025, at the age of 85. Harlene’s life was […]

State Representatives Brad Halbrook filed two bills to combat what he termed the “intrusive” mental health bill, SB1560, signed into law by Governor Pritzker in July. The new law requires […]

Shelby County Board members acted on several transportation issues at this month’s meeting. The Board approved an engineering agreement with Gonzalez Engineering for a railroad crossing in Clarksburg Township with […]

(COURTNEY YOCKEY) The Effingham Regional Growth Alliance itself continues to grow, in ways designed to help the Effingham area. Alliance Chairman Courtney Yockey received the Effingham County Board’s Chairman’s Commendation […]