The winter holidays can turn deadly as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year. While...

New Baden’s village board cruised through light business Monday night, impeded only by mild discussion of the idea of a new village logo and slogan. New Baden’s chamber of...

The Area Affiliation of Christian Churches will host a Christmas themed “Night of Praise” on Saturday, December 20 at 6 p.m. at New Life Christian...

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Press Association, we are pleased to announce that Steve Jameson has accepted the position of...

Illinois is heading into an energy crossroads, and for too many families and businesses, the warning lights are already flashing red. The newly passed Senate Bill 25 — the...

The Highland Police Department announces the arrest of Aaron B. Becker (Male, 38 yoa) of Trenton after a warrant was issued by the Madison County...

Brandon A. Schrage, 36, of Carlyle, died December 10, 2025, at his home. He was born May 5, 1989, in Breese, son of Brian and Tena Schrage, née Sears of Carlyle. Brandon...

Rich A. Toennies, 80, of Damiansville, died December 6, 2025. He was born March 1, 1945, in Damiansville, the son of the late Alphonse and Frances (née Fuehne)...

Cleo M. Eversgerd, 101, of Trenton, died December 1, 2025, at Aviston Countryside Manor. She was born September 15, 1924, in Bartelso, daughter of Bernard and Elizabeth...

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources or products that can help seniors with severe vision loss? My wife has diabetic...

Congratulations to junior Andrew Sinnock, our Student of the Week for the week of December 8. In her nomination, math teacher Miss Cheryl Sackett...

Wesclin Basketball fans were treated to a nostalgic evening last week, as former Varsity players from the past were assembled in the Middle School...

WESCLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL WOULD LIKE TO recognize Braden Haar as the Student Athlete of the Month for December. Braden is described by his coaches as...

-1905- Admission to Turner Hall New Year’s night: 20¢; children under 12 years of age: 10¢. A Grand Mask Ball will be given at Naegele’s Hall, New Baden, Saturday evening....