Wilmington Region
A NEW LOOK for Wilmington. One of the designs suggested for a Welcome to Wilmington sign includes a retro look with lime green, blue and orange colors. The city council has awarded a contract for two signs.
05/12/2026 - 4:39pm
Get ready for more etch-a-sketch streets as the Wilmington City Council approved a bid that will pave some streets while bringing pavement preservation strategies for others.
The council awarded a $327,146.75 contract to Austin Tyler Construction,...
Coal City Region
ACCLAIMED COALERS—On May 8, 31 members of the class of 2026 at Coal City High School were recognized as Acclaimed Coalers, students who have exemplified what it means to be a dedicated student and have demonstrated college and career readiness. Named as Acclaimed Coalers are (front, from left) Dane Noffsinger, Brody Widlowski, Aidan Kenney, and Sam Vota. Row two: Rhaina Vanek, Keristen Gabehart, Olivia Weatherbee, Kamryn Hansen, Bridget Feeney, Hayden Francisco, Sydney Larson, Jaela Vasquez, and Cambree Davidson. Row three: Jacob Cimino, Mason Hamilton, Khloe Picard, Evelyn Wills, Camryn Planeta, Calleigh Hamilton, Ava Garrelts, Laura Christopher, Aubrey Grunwald, and Mackenzie Lovell. Back four: Colin Schimandle, Julian Micetich, Cade Poyner, Gaven Vestal, Rowan Fitzpatrick, Gavin Berger, Devon McVey, and Carter Gill.
Coal City School District photo
05/12/2026 - 4:35pm
Having demonstrated what college and career- ready students must achieve to be ready for the next chapter, 31 members of the Coal City High School class of 2026 have been named Acclaimed Coalers.
Students who meet certain requirements through their...
Braidwood Region
05/05/2026 - 4:25pm
The Braidwood Fire Protection District (BFPD) pushed deeper into its “Planning for a Safer Future” initiative this week, but the tone of the third community workshop made one thing clear: The district is confronting a convergence of challenges that...
Obituaries
Capitol News Illinois
Columnists
|
Rich Miller covers Illinois politics in-depth every week |
Make a new cocktail each Sunday with expert mixologist Brian Rung |
|
Sandy Vasko's award-winning column on the area's rich history |
