By RICH BAUER A project to address much-needed repairs to the Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site has been undertaken.

Robert “Bob” Kelton Kelly passed away at the age of 89 on October 6, 2024 while at home in Lufkin Texas. Bob was born December 29, 1934 to Roy McKinley Kelly and Fern Elizabeth Chatham Kelly in Sefton ...

Steven D. Weinhoeft was appointed to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois on February 28, 2025, by ...

The Taylorville Police Department made an arrest after detectives received a complaint.  Karla P. Collado 22, of Taylorville ...

The FNB Community Bank recently announced the addition of Paige Lowe as Human Resources Manager.      “Paige is the perfect ...

Agreement will fast-track career options for aspiring pharmacists       Greenville University and Midwestern University are proud to announce a new affiliation agreement that provides an accelerated ...

Agriculture is the biggest food contributor in America. America is the net exporter of food, which means that this industry is a source of food and wealth. The rich history of agriculture in the U.S.

By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek       A University of Illinois doctoral candidate received a $150,000 investment from NASA to create a detailed grassland map using remote sensing. Wendy Dorman, the ...

By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek       Higher production and equipment costs have meat processors finding ways to do more with less. Chris Young, executive director of the American Association of Meat ...

After pulling off an emotional, come-from-behind win in the semifinals of the IHSA Dual Team Finals, Vandalia’s wrestlers ...

Millikin University is pleased to announce the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester.       Students who attempt 12 graded credits ...

Sophie Bowers is the first VCHS athlete to win two state title Upon winning her second consecutive state championship, ...