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Of bittersweet blessings & sweet larvae
Rambling through central Illinois, pondering fathers. • • • For a long time, Father’s Day was an issue for me. My Dad was 12 hours…
Midsommar
Free concerts and family events at Bishop Hill for annual festival BISHOP HILL – The annual Midsommar Music Festival returns here on June 21. Highlights…
Toulon council approves $45,000 for well repair
By JOHN A. BALLENTINEFor The Prairie News TOULON – The Toulon City Council on Monday passed a motion to hire Peerless Well and Pump, Inc.,…
Stark County hires architect for new highway building
By JOHN A. BALLENTINEFor The Prairie News TOULON – After a closed session Tuesday evening to discuss the purchase of real property, the Stark County Board…
TIF aids new Elmwood restaurant
By NICK VLAHOSFor The Weekly Post ELMWOOD – A new restaurant in Elmwood is receiving some city financial assistance for its signage.During its meeting June 3,…
The Prairie News public record for 6-13-25
Traffic citations &Ordinance violations 6-8 – Emily J. Burdett – Uninsured vehicle.6-8 – Thomas A. Null – Expired registration.6-9 – James D. Stutler – Uninsured…
Lawsuit settled in death of Princeville woman
By NICK VLAHOSFor The Weekly Post PEORIA – An out-of-court settlement was reached in a civil lawsuit on behalf of a Princeville-area woman killed in a…
Williamsfield upping gaming licenses
By NICK VLAHOSFor The Weekly Post WILLIAMSFIELD – A shuttered-restaurant site in Williamsfield will have an added attraction to help lure a new tenant. The Williamsfield…
Funding upgrades
Princeville likely to assist new business By NICK VLAHOSFor The Weekly Post PRINCEVILLE – The new owners of the old Alcoa Building Products plant in Princeville…
The Weekly Post public record for 6-12-25
NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Police reports • FARMINGTON – A Farmington man’s blood-alcohol level was more…
