Warriors Fall to Olney 28-27 in Heartbreaking Battle for Little Illini Title
Featured image caption: Senior Fred Thomas delivers a game-changing play, sacking the Olney quarterback, stripping the ball, and making the...
Lake Land College Extends President Bullock’s Contract to 2028, Sets New Strategic Goals
Lake Land College Board of Trustees Meeting | September, 2025 Article Summary: The Lake Land College Board of Trustees unanimously approved...
Clark County 4-H Foundation Announces Scholarship Opportunities
The Clark County 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce important scholarship opportunities for local youth pursuing higher education. Committed to...
Braves Participate in 8th Grade All-Star game
Six members of the Casey-Westfield Braves Class of 2030 participated in the 3rd Annual WVYFL North vs. South 8th Grade...
Clark Secures Fourth Career All-Conference Honor at LIC Meet
Featured photo caption: Casey-Westfield senior Kayla Clark runs at the LaVern Gibson course during Tuesday's LIC Championship meet. Her 8th-place...
Warriors Clinch OT Thriller with Goal-Line Stand to Remain Undefeated
Featured photo caption: Kellen Sullivan powers his way into the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown in overtime, giving Casey-Westfield...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey City Council for October 6, 2025
The Casey City Council approved a 3-cent per kilowatt-hour increase for the city’s electric utility at its meeting on Monday,...
Casey Amends Nuisance Ordinance to Standardize Penalties
Article Summary: The Casey City Council has approved an ordinance to ensure penalties for nuisance violations are consistent across all...
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Education
Lake Land College Extends President Bullock’s Contract to 2028, Sets New Strategic Goals
Lake Land College Board of Trustees Meeting | September, 2025 Article Summary: The Lake Land College Board of Trustees unanimously approved a three-year contract extension for President Dr. Jonathan "Josh" Bullock,...
Lake Land College one of 10 national recipients of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Scaling Apprenticeship grant
Lake Land College was recently named one of 10 recipients of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Scaling Apprenticeship grant. With funding from Ascendum Education Group and in partnership...
2025 C-W Homecoming Royalty
King Luke Karras & Queen Lucy Moore Luke is the son of Robin & Tony Karras; Lucy is the daughter of Helen & Tyler Moore Duke Nolan Clement & Duchess...
Senior Homecoming Attendents
Kayla Clark & Nolan Clement Kayla is the daughter of Jodi & Josh Clark; Nolan is the son of Becky & Doug Clement Julia Eckerty & Kellen Sullivan Julia is...
Junior Homecoming Attendents
Anna Karras & Will Moore Anna is the daughter of Robin & Tony Karras; Will is the son of Helen & Tyler Moore Aubrey Meyer & Drake Worby Aubrey is...
Sophomore Homecoming Attendents
Gyllyane Gilbert & Jett Self Gyllyane is the daughter of Caryn Gilbert & Nick Gilbert; Jett is the son of Tawnya & Steve Self Claire Kusterman & Weston Hupp Claire...
Illinois News
Illinois quick hits: Filings made to SCOTUS in National Guard case; Chicago sued DHS
By The Center SquareThe Center Square Filings made to SCOTUS in National Guard case Illinois asked the Supreme Court not to hear President Donald Trump's request to deploy the National...
IL State rep: Grants are paying off in effort to combat auto thefts, carjackings
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A bipartisan group of elected officials are applauding a new round of state grants to help police...
WATCH: Pritzker not confident Trump can solve soybean trade deal with China
By Greg Bishop | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – With shipments of soybeans last month to China dropping to zero for the first time since November...
State senator points to failures as Illinois governor celebrates veterans home
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced the investment of nearly $300 million in taxpayer funds for a new...
Illinois ranks in lower half in new ‘Safest States’ poll
By Glenn Minnis | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller views the state’s bottom-feeder ranking in a new Safest States in...
WATCH: Trump responds to ‘No Kings’ protests; Pritzker criticizes SNAP, trade policies
By Greg Bishop | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares President Donald...
Illinois quick hits: Davis Gates selected to lead IFT; new veterans facilities in Quincy
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square Davis Gates selected to lead IFT Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates is now also the president of the Illinois...
National News
Colorado Dems seek restoration of $600M in federal funds
By Elyse ApelThe Center Square Colorado Democrats joined together to sign a letter calling for the U.S. Department of Energy to restore over $600 million in funding for 38 Colorado-affiliated...
Senate Democrats block bill to end government shutdown for 11th time
By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square For the 11th time, U.S. Senate Democrats blocked legislation Monday evening to reopen and fund the federal government, indicating that Republicans’ strategy of waiting out...
WATCH: Eric Trump talks about his book at Reagan Library
By Dave MasonThe Center Square After almost a decade of politics, Eric Trump felt it was time to tell his family's story. President Donald Trump’s son accused Democrats and mainstream...
Illinois asks Supreme Court not to give Trump authority over National Guard
By Brett RowlandThe Center Square The state of Illinois asked the U.S. Supreme Court not to hear President Donald Trump's request to deploy the National Guard to Chicago amid a...
9th Circuit rules Trump can activate National Guard to protect ICE in Portland
By Carleen JohnsonThe Center Square A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Monday overturned a temporary restraining order issued by a federal judge...
Trump addresses Georgia’s years-long migrant farm worker concerns
By Andrew RiceThe Center Square The Trump administration implemented a new rule on Oct. 2 that would revise wage standards for immigrant farm workers across the country. Under this new...
Ongoing federal funding lapse now longest full government shutdown in history
By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square The federal government has broken a record: its 20th day of closure marks the longest full government shutdown ever. As of Monday, it is also...
