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License suspension or speed control? Lawmakers explore alternative for reckless drivers
By Ben Szalinski Capital News Illinois Illinois drivers who have their license suspended for speeding or reckless driving violations could have an alternative under legislation being considered in the Statehouse. Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, is pushing a bill that would allow drivers to have a speed control device installed in their car rather than having…
Read MoreFederal data shows Illinois economy surpasses $1.2 trillion in 2025
Governor JB Pritzker highlighted new federal data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showing Illinois’ gross domestic product (GDP) has surpassed $1.2 trillion — reflecting steady growth and resilience amid ongoing national economic uncertainty driven by the Trump Administration. “New federal data confirms Illinois is continuing to move in the right direction,” said…
Read MoreCALHOUN FERRY COMPANY officially starts full-time service in Grafton
By Steven Spencer The City of Grafton and the Calhoun Ferry Company celebrated the start of full-time ferry service operations from Grafton to St. Charles last Friday, April 10. Service began at 5 a.m. last Friday with commuters getting a chance to save on gas and drive time with the new hours.
Read MoreCALHOUN COUNTY Commissioners fill vacant seat
By Steven Spencer The Calhoun County Commissioners approved an appointment last Monday, April 6, to fill the vacant commissioner seat left with the resignation of Hayden Sievers.
Read MoreILLINOIS ALLUVIAL REGIONAL WATER COMPANY breaks ground for Fieldon water treatment plant
By Steven Spencer Illinois Alluvial Regional Water Company broke ground last week in Fieldon at the future site of a new water treatment plant.
Read MoreART BUS COMING to Greenfield Library April 26
By Carmen Ensinger Clear your Sunday afternoon on April 26 to be at the Greenfield Public Library. The Macoupin County Art Bus will be on hand from 2 to 4 p.m. and will be helping folks to make miniatures out of polymer clay.
Read MoreWINCHESTER DISCUSSES upcoming pool season
By Carmen Ensinger With summer just around the corner, Winchester City Council discussed the upcoming pool season at their April 1 council meeting.
Read MoreRun to raise funds and awareness for CDH this weekend at Pittsfield Lake
By BETH ZUMWALT A 5K run will be held this Saturday, April 18 at the Pittsfield City Lake Pavillion between the softball and soccer fields. The run starts at 10 a.m. The event is to raise awareness and funds for Tiny Heros, an organization dedicated to supporting families of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
Read MorePittsfield council gets update on several projects
By BETH ZUMWALT The Pittsfield City Council met Tuesday, April 7 and heard updates on several events and happenings in the city.
Read MoreLet’s Cook!
It’s spring and soon we’ll be having fresh asparagus. I found this recipe online and it sounds delicious! Be sure to use thicker asparagus spears, the skinny ones will be way overcooked in this recipe.
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