Armed subject in Peru in custody
PERU – Peru police responded to a home on the city’s westside for a possible armed subject in a residence who allegedly displayed a possible handgun at a civil process server. According to the Peru […]
Local News
More features to be added to “Mendota Gold”
MENDOTA – Mendota’s famous ear of corn silo will be getting more features added soon. NCI-Artworks Artist Ray Paseka, of the Mendota “Gold” mural says he’s creating an aluminum sign with Mendota printed on it, […]
Ameren to lower monthly electric bill for residential customers
COLLINSVILLE – Ameren Illinois residential customers will pay less for electric delivery service next year under a plan filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission. Approval of the $7.22 million decrease would lower monthly electric delivery […]
Gov. Pritzker signs zoning law for wind farms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker predicts growth in wind-energy development after signing a law streamlining zoning rules. The Democrat signed legislation Friday that allows only counties and municipalities to establish standards for developing […]
Country Music News
- Tim McGraw Celebrates ‘Songs Of America’ With Book TourTim McGraw is teaming with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham for a new book, Songs of America: Patriotism, Protest and the Music That Made a Nation, which will be released on June 11. In conjunction with the book’s
- Garth Brooks Announces New Stadium Tour Date In OregonGarth Brooks is bringing his Stadium Tour to Autzen Stadium at the University of Oregon in Eugene on June 29. The upcoming stop marks Garth’s first performance in Eugene. Garth’s Stadium Tour, which features in-the-round staging, has
- Kelsea Ballerini Inducted Into Grand Ole Opry By Carrie UnderwoodKelsea Ballerini was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by Carrie Underwood, making the singer the youngest member of the legendary Nashville stage show. Underwood inducted Ballerini into the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday, saying in part:
- Aaron Watson Announces New Headlining “Red Bandana” TourAaron Watson will hit the road this summer for The Red Bandana Tour, which takes its name from Watson’s upcoming album of the same name, set to debut on June 21st. Kicking off on June 28 in
