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Pool fixes costly for Chenoa
The community swimming pool was discussed by members of the Chenoa City Council this week and it could be costly to get repairs done....
Kent Casson
Jul 25, 20251 min read


Illinois Speed Awareness Day
The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, National Traffic Highway Safety Administration, Illinois Department of Transportation and...
Kent Casson
Jul 23, 20251 min read


Pontiac approves social district
The Pontiac City Council has approved an ordinance for a downtown social district – something they’ve been talking about for the past...
Kent Casson
Jul 23, 20251 min read


Obituary: Anderson
Tommy “Tom” E. Anderson, 70, of Bloomington formerly of Heyworth, died at 11:14am, Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Bickford Senior Living...
Kent Casson
Jul 23, 20252 min read


Local musician remembered
Photo via dignitymemorial.com and Davison-Fulton/Bartonville Chapel. A local musician is being remembered for leaving an “immense and...
Kent Casson
Jul 23, 20251 min read


Arrest made in shots fired incident
Bloomington Police have announced the arrest of a 36-year-old man following a shots fired incident. Police were dispatched to the 1400...
Kent Casson
Jul 17, 20251 min read


Obituary: Billingsley
James “Jim” Billingsley, 84, of Colfax, passed way on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Goldwater Nursing Home, Bloomington. His funeral will...
Kent Casson
Jul 17, 20251 min read


Fair board scholarships presented
Several scholarships were presented Wednesday evening at the Livingston County Fair. Each winner will receive a $500 scholarship from the...
Kent Casson
Jul 17, 20251 min read


Shed damaged by fire
A damaged shed shown in Chenoa on Tuesday morning near Grant & Emma. A hot mower could be to blame for a shed fire in Chenoa Monday at...
Kent Casson
Jul 15, 20251 min read


Garden program to be presented
All three Pontiac house museums will be open for their regular third Saturday free public tours this week (July 19). Tours are given by...
Kent Casson
Jul 15, 20251 min read


County Board meets Thursday
The Livingston County Board meets at 6 p.m. Thursday at the historic Livingston County Courthouse in downtown Pontiac. An appointment...
Kent Casson
Jul 13, 20251 min read


Large ISP cadet class graduates
Illinois State Police (ISP) graduated the largest cadet class in the last 25 years. ISP welcomed 95 new troopers today from Cadet Class...
Kent Casson
Jul 13, 20252 min read


July 4 enforcement results announced
Bloomington Police have announced July enforcement statistics which included two impaired driving arrests, including alcohol and...
Kent Casson
Jul 13, 20251 min read


Tour homes, autos on Sat.
Tour some historic homes and enjoy classic autos in Pontiac next Saturday. There is free admission to tour Pontiac’s historic homes from...
Kent Casson
Jul 12, 20251 min read


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 12, 20251 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 12, 20251 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 11, 20251 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 9, 20251 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 8, 20251 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 5, 20251 min read
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