News
WINCHESTER ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS have option to ‘opt-out’ of electric aggregation
By Carmen Ensinger Homefield Energy Representative Reg Ankrum addressed the Winchester City Council at their July 1 city council meeting to discuss the city’s participation in the electric aggregation program.
Read MoreLC’s YouthBuild offers young adults a second chance through education, construction training and community service
For young adults who left high school before earning a diploma, Lewis and Clark Community College’s YouthBuild program offers more than a path back to the classroom. It provides career training, leadership development and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the community. Serving students ages 16 to 24, YouthBuild combines high school diploma…
Read MorePritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks
By Maggie Dougherty Gov. JB Pritzker signed artificial intelligence legislation modeled after similar bills in California and New York on Monday, furthering a push for a state-driven national framework in lieu of federal regulations. “Congress and the president ought to be passing similar legislation, but they’ve so far been unwilling, because many are captive to…
Read MoreSix tips for watering container gardens
Every garden needs water, but with a container garden’s limited soil volume, proper watering is crucial for plants to stay productive. “Proper drainage is just as important as the amount of water added to the container,” says Andrew Holsinger, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. Soil type matters: Avoid using garden soil for containers. Like…
Read MorePleasant Hill Celebrates America’s 250
Pleasant Hill kicked off their Happy 250 Birthday celebration with their annual July 4th Parade.
Read MoreCalhoun Royalty Celebrates America’s 250
CEC Theater Camp presents summer production
Calhoun Entertainment Company finished out their Summer Theater Camp with a production of an originally written script Scallwags: The Untold Story. (Diane Brangenberg/River County news)
Read MoreBrussels celebrates 250 and village’s 150
The Village of Brussels not only celebrated the 250th birthday of America. They also celebrated the 150 birthday of the village with a parade, festivities and some amazing fireworks on July 3. (Diane Brangenberg/River County News)
Read More“We the Native People” focus of upcoming Macoupin County Historical Society program
The Macoupin County Historical Society will host “We the Native People,” a special presentation in conjunction with the nation’s 250th anniversary, at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 16, in the Ruyle Genealogy Building on the Society’s grounds, 920 W. Breckenridge St., Carlinville. MCHS members and members of the public are both encouraged to attend. The Ruyle…
Read MorePowers’ Highland Haven cows at Rossco’s Ice Cream Shack on Greenfield Square
Normally, the presence of a cow in Greene County isn’t a big deal, but when it is a cute little Highland cow, it is a very big deal. Rossco’s Ice Cream Shack in Greenfield brought Powers’ Highland Haven to the Square last Sunday and they brought three cute little Highland cows, including a one-week old,…
Read More