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Senator Tracy welcomes Youth Advisory Council to Capitol

Thirty-three high school students from across west central Illinois took part in an immersive experience at the State Capitol on April 29, thanks to State Senator Jil Tracy’s Youth Advisory Council. Selected by their schools, students shadowed lawmakers, participated in a Snap the Capitol Photo ...
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Phi Beta Delta at WIU Inducts Eight New Members

The Eta Epsilon Chapter of Phi Beta Delta inducted eight new members during its sixteenth ceremony on Wednesday, April 23 in Knoblauch Hall. Western Illinois University President Kristi Mindrup assisted in awarding membership certificates and in reading the membership induction statement to the new members. ...
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Car Crashes Into Chatham After School Camp, Resulting in Four Tragic Deaths

Tragedy struck Chatham this afternoon as a vehicle crashed into the YNOT After School Camp on Breckenridge Road. Authorities report the car first struck several people outside the building before plowing through the structure, hitting more inside, then exiting through the west wall. Four ...
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Permanent Daylight Savings Bill Given House Committee Hearing

A bill introduced this spring in the Illinois House of Representatives dealing with permanent Daylight Savings Time, was given a subject matter hearing in the House State Government committee this week. House Bill 39 would amend the Standard Time Act, so daylight saving time would be the year-round ...
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Schuyler County Sheriff’s Report

Schuyler Co Sheriff Bill Redshaw reports the following activity in Schuyler Co for the week of April 14-April 21 April 14 Paul Bubb of Murray, KY was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox and struck a deer on RT 67 near RT 101 Shannon Coultas of Frederick was ...
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WIU Office of Public Safety Report

The crime log incidents posted may not match the crime statistics as reported in the Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report per the federal Clery Act, as the crime log is compiled using the Illinois Crimes Code and the crime statistics are required ...
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Arrest made in Aggravated Kidnapping case

On March 27th, the McDonough County States Attorney’s Office issued an arrest warrant for Jamil A. Purnell for the offense of Aggravated Kidnapping. On Wednesday, April 23rd, the U.S. Marshals Service located Purnell after an extensive investigation. Purnell was subsequently taken into custody. The Macomb ...
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Illinois Retired Teachers Association Offers $42,000 in Grants for Educators, Deadline to Apply is June 1st

The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation is offering $42,000 in grant money to support public school educators across the state. These grants aim to provide extra resources for Pre-K through 12th-grade teachers, enabling students to engage in special classroom projects. To participate, educators are ...
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Carthages Memorial Hospital Achieves 5-Star National Rural Honor Roll Recognition

Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois, has earned a prestigious 5-star rating from the National Rural Rating System and has been included on the National Rural Honor Roll. This distinction celebrates the hospital’s dedication to outstanding patient care, high-quality standards, and its important role in ...
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Memorial Hospital Celebrates 75 Years with Coffee and Community Stories Event

Memorial Hospital in Carthage marks a remarkable milestone, celebrating 75 years of service with a heartfelt event. “Share Your Memorial Love: Coffee and Conversations” takes place at Mahoney’s Coffee, where members of the community are invited to share personal memories related to the hospital. ...
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Macomb Celebrates 50 Years of Health Service with McDonough County Health Department Day

The City of Macomb celebrated a significant milestone with a ribbon-cutting event led by the Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce. The city has officially proclaimed April 17, 2025, as McDonough County Health Department Day, marking 50 years of dedicated service ...
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Celebrate 75 Years with Memorial Hospitals Anniversary Merchandise

Memorial Hospital in Carthage is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a limited selection of commemorative merchandise. Community members can pick up items such as a picnic blanket, a crystal ornament, and whimsical rubber ducks. All merchandise is available for local pickup either directly at ...
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