NW Illinois News

Bellmont mayor admits to lying in court about use of village tractor on private property

By John Severance | Oct 1, 2020

Illinois Leaks and Edgar County Watchdogs seem to have the mayor of Bellmont in their crosshairs.

Chesney wants Illinois House speaker to resign or be removed from office

By John Severance | Aug 7, 2020

State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Dist. 89) has called on Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Dist.22) to resign.

Sterling wrestler pins blame on self, holds fast to dream

By John Severance | Mar 10, 2017

Turner Garcia fell short last season, but that's about the only thing concerning the Sterling High wrestler that can be called short.