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Matilda Jr. to be presented
Take the kids to Matilda Jr. at the Chautauqua Park Pavilion in Pontiac this week from the Vermillion Players. “Matilda Jr. The Musical!”...
Kent Casson
Jul 121 min read


Area manufacturers receive grants
Businesses in Eureka and Minonk are among those receiving capital grant funding through the 2025 Made in Illinois Grant program. Tri C...
Kent Casson
Jun 121 min read


Racing & breakfast this Saturday
Catch the Route 24 Radio Racing Show this Saturday, June 14, at an earlier time of 9 a.m. during the annual Breakfast on the Farm at...
Kent Casson
Jun 111 min read


Join us at Dave's Pig-Out
Dave's Supermarket is marking a big milestone: 75 years in business. The store's popular Customer Appreciation Pig-Out is set for this...
Kent Casson
Jun 91 min read


Minutemen place fourth at state
The Route 24 Radio broadcast area for Lexington's state game for Mike Rich, Dave Oloffson and Eric Lapan Lapan is shown at the booth on...
Kent Casson
Jun 81 min read


Try strawberry milk Italian soda
How about a refreshing strawberry milk Italian Soda? It is a great way to get in a dairy serving, especially in honor of June Dairy...
Kent Casson
Jun 51 min read


Woodford Co. investigates threat
No arrests were made this week after a third-party call was received by the Woodford County Dispatch Center Wednesday of a 29-year-old...
Kent Casson
Jun 51 min read


Senator condemns state delivery tax
Illinois Senate Deputy Republican Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) issued the following statement after the Illinois Senate passed House Bill...
Kent Casson
Jun 11 min read


Tipsword comments on FY 26 budget
State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) has issued a statement following the passage of the FY 2026 state budget: “The more...
Kent Casson
Jun 11 min read


Local Vietnam vet shares story
Vietnam veteran Steve Jeffreys shares his story to members of the Fairbury Rotary on Tuesday afternoon. A local Vietnam veteran injured...
Kent Casson
May 282 min read


Area marks Memorial Day '25
A display at Pontiac's Southside Cemetery on Monday morning. Solemn remembrances were held throughout Central Illinois Monday to...
Kent Casson
May 263 min read


Local construction closures continue
Some local lane closures will remain in place during this Memorial Day holiday weekend due to ongoing construction. IDOT says the public...
Kent Casson
May 231 min read


Area Memorial Day services planned
Last year's Memorial Day remembrance at the Mill Street bridge in Pontiac. Several area communities will mark Memorial Day on Monday...
Kent Casson
May 221 min read


Fatal wreck reported near Flanagan
A Long Point man died after an accident north of Flanagan early Sunday. The Livingston County Coroner’s Office reports the incident...
Kent Casson
May 201 min read


Two-vehicle crash on I-55
State Police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash on Interstate 55 at milepost 180 near Lexington this week in McLean County. Three...
Kent Casson
May 151 min read


Transportation survey underway
The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking the public to provide feedback on the state's transportation system and the agency’s...
Kent Casson
May 141 min read


Boost your brainpower at the library
In 2025, University of Illinois Extension is launching a monthly program at the Eureka Public Library aimed at supporting brain health...
Kent Casson
May 141 min read


Eureka baseball defeats PC
Eureka defeated Prairie Central 11-5 on Tuesday in varsity baseball action after scoring seven runs in the fifth inning. Ben Lapp singled...
Kent Casson
May 71 min read


Animals lost in shed fire
A heat light was likely the source of a fire late Tuesday morning which destroyed a small shed between Weston and Pontiac. Chenoa...
Kent Casson
May 61 min read


BBQ 'Throwdown' coming to Eureka
Warning: the following material may make your mouth water and cause your stomach to growl. The Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown is coming...
Kent Casson
Apr 221 min read
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