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Stewart warns of bridge repairs: 'Attention Freeport area'

By David Beasley | Jun 28, 2022

State Sen. Brian W. Stewart warned residents of the Freeport area and those traveling through about an upcoming bridge repair project in the area.

Swanson: Korean war 'played an important part in American history'

By David Beasley | May 1, 2022

State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) has introduced legislation naming a section of Interstate 57 in Benton, the 38th Parallel Korean Veteran Highway.

Dixon mayor critical of embezzler's early release from prison

By David Beasley | Aug 30, 2021

Dixon mayor Liandro Arellano Jr is critical of the federal prison system’s decision to release the city’s ex-comptroller, Rita Crundwell, who stole millions from taxpayers.

Coach: Community health outweighs high school basketball

By David Beasley | Nov 14, 2020

When the Illinois high school basketball season starts Nov. 16, Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling, Il. won’t be playing.

McCombie applauds Illinois effort to provide hospitals with more funding

By David Beasley | Aug 26, 2020

Illinois hospitals benefited from $250 million in additional federal funding after a bipartisan effort in the state Legislature, Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) said.