Inflation Sticker Shock There’s no denying that Illinois families are paying outrageous prices at the grocery store. According to the USDA, all food prices rose by 25% between 2020 and…

More than 60 people have been sickened across nine states, including Illinois, from Salmonella contaminated eggs. According to NBC news, the recall, which involves eggs labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms” or…

Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) continues to prioritize the learning experience for students on campus. Today, officials and legislators celebrated the ribbon cutting for the remodel of Menard Hall which…

ENERGY LIHEAP program applications available now. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is available for income qualified households. This energy bill assistance program can assist with natural gas, propane, electricity…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time to shine a light on the fight against breast cancer and to raise awareness about the importance of early detection. This month we…

Join others for a Halloween parade and safe trick or treating event in Petersburg IL on October 19th! Everyone will line up at Alliance Community Bank around 3:45 p.m. with…

It’s National Fall Foliage Week! Whether you enjoy a hike, take a scenic drive, or simply enjoy the view from your window, there are so many ways to celebrate this…

Happy National Hunting and Fishing Day! Aside from the tradition of hunting in my family, it also gives me the opportunity to spend time with my boys. Best hunting partners…

Illinois Mines Illinois is home to thousands of abandoned mines, which pose significant concerns for modern development. Over the past 150 years, more than 6,000 coal mines operated in the…

The Petersburg Public Library was honored to be awarded a Project Next Generation grant for the third year in a row to of­fer after-school programming for PORTA and area home…