East Central Illinois Region

SPRINGFIELD — Eleven counties in Illinois have been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factors (PAEF), according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The PAEFs for...

DECATUR — Each spring, outstanding youth across Illinois are recognized for their career achievements in 4-H. This year, two Macon County 4-H members received State Experience Awards, and one Macon...

CHESTERVILLE -- The Illinois Amish Heritage Center (IAHC) in Chesterville near Arthur has a new Executive Director after the Board of Directors selected David King for the role. King, a...

SHELBYVILLE -- Not even three weeks after his primary defeat by Gene Price for the contested seat in District 9, Shelby County Board member Cody Brands has opted to resign...

CLINTON — The DeWitt County Coalition, a network of local social service agencies, is excited to announce the return of in-person meetings after a period of virtual gatherings.  DeWitt County...

SHELBYVILLE -- The Shelby County (Ill.) Senior Center in Shelbyville is announcing the following senior activities for March 25 to April 12, 2024: March 25: 5 p.m.: TOPS March 26:...

MACON -- The Meridian CUSD #15 Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 19. Editor's note: The full agenda and administrative reports will be attached at the end...

MACON -- Students from Meridian High School recently competed in the 2024 Academic Challenge at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. The Academic Challenge is a high school competition that was...

SPRINGFIELD -- Fourteen counties in Illinois have been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factors (PAEF), according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The PAEFs...

RANTOUL -- A Champaign County-based upstart film studio was a recipient of a grant from the State of Illinois oriented toward film production last month. A press release on February...