Rowan Pankau loves nature. So much, that he is competing in a nationwide Junior Ranger competition to become the 2025 Junior Ranger. As part of the competition he is raising funds and awareness for ...

Tatman Village has been providing housing for retired men and women and active seniors since 1981. Eva “Kip” Tatman and her sister, Nellie “Frank” Tatman established a trust to build and support a ...

The Illinois Department of Public Health has added 180 ZIP codes, including some in Champaign and Piatt counties, to the list of areas where it is mandatory to test children for lead exposure. The ...

The Piatt County Farm Bureau Foundation would like to invite the public to the 12th annual Cash Bash on August 8th, 2025, at The Gathering Place in Monticello, IL.

When Brenda Lambert was the library aide at Monticello Middle School she would read young adult novels.

1. What inspired you to start your business? My love of baking! I’ve been baking for friends and family since I was a teenager, and it’s always been my favorite creative outlet. The name comes from my ...

The City of Monticello has approved several amendments to redevelopment agreements with local property owners.

Last week, the The Piatt County Recovery Oriented System of Care was notified that their state grant was not being renewed. The Piatt County Mental Health Center Director Tony Kirkman said the news ...

The 708 Mental Health Board is expanding the ability of students in the Monticello School District to receive mental health services.

Howard was celebrated during a luncheon last week where residents shared photos from his time as administrator, sang “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” and gifted him a hat saying he was now retired.

Dan Warren, Farmer City’s fire chief, has retired after 40 years with the department Warren had served as the department’s top man since 2010 after joining the ranks in 1985.

Eight area teams captured at least one postseason plaque this spring, and three of them were one win away from making the state finals. Not included in that list were the previously top two teams, ...