Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) released the following statement after the Illinois Senate passed legislation to create a graduated income tax system:

State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) spoke out against the Democrat-backed proposal to change Illinois’ flat tax rate to a graduated tax structure, which would cost taxpayers 3.4 billion dollars.

Arcola Community Unified School District 306, Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 and Shiloh Community Unit School District 1 were among the 695 Illinois school districts that achieved "financial recognition" by the Illinois State Board of Educ

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour today joins with his colleagues in the Illinois House on the recognition of May 2nd as the “National Day of Prayer” in America.

Clay County Executive Finance Committee met 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 22.

McDonald’s, Sam’s Steak House, Lincoln Suites Title Max are still on a boil order.

There will be a plant and bake sale on Saturday, May 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Clark County Extension

The Casey Police Department, along with multiple other agencies will be putting on a Mock Scenario of a fatal DUI Traffic Accident at the corner of David Hanners Lane and E Georgia Ave. EMS, Police, and Fire will be using N Central around the area of the Methodist Church.

Homefield Energy is the name of the company that provides electrical supply for our residents thru the Municipal Electrical Aggregation Program.

Elks National Law Day Celebrated at Effingham City Hall May 2.

Families and businesses will flee Illinois under higher tax burdens

City of Newton City Council met Tuesday, March 19.

City of Newton City Council met Tuesday, April 16.

City of Olney Council met Monday, April 8.

Edgar County Board of Trustees met 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 22.

State Representative Darren Bailey announced today that the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has released data showing that from 2018 to 2019 the unemployment rate has increased in Illinois while the national rate has decreased.

Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302, Arcola Community Unified School District 306 and Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 received the best financial ratings by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for their 2018 finances.

City of Arcola City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 6.

City of Arcola Health, Sanitation, Trash & Recycling Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 6.

City of Casey City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, May 6.