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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 5, 20251 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 1, 20251 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 1, 20251 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 28, 20252 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 26, 20253 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 23, 20251 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 22, 20251 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 20, 20251 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 15, 20251 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 14, 20251 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 14, 20251 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 7, 20251 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 6, 20251 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 22, 20251 min read


EPG FFA treats farmers to breakfast
Members of the El Paso-Gridley FFA chapter thanked local farmers during an ag breakfast Thursday at EPG High School. Those attending...
Kent Casson
Apr 4, 20251 min read


Fire destroys El Paso building
The structure which was Mounce Automotive sales shown in El Paso Thursday morning. The sales building for an automotive business was lost...
Kent Casson
Apr 3, 20251 min read


Michaels, Jefferson Starship coming to area
Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services is excited to announce the headliner for the 4th annual GAHHS Summer Bash, which will take place...
Kent Casson
Mar 11, 20241 min read


Lexington expected to be competitive
With three returning starters, head coach Doug Yoder expects his Lexington Minutemen boys basketball team to be competitive in the...
Kent Casson
Nov 19, 20231 min read


Your home for the Minutemen
Route 24 Radio is your online broadcast home for Lexington Minutemen boys basketball this season, as Route 24 Radio meets Route 66....
Kent Casson
Nov 14, 20231 min read
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