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The Weekly Post public record for 6-26-25
NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Police reports • BARTONVILLE – A single-vehicle accident west of Bartonville led…
Doubet implicates goddaughter in death of former Maquon Police Chief
By Nick Vlahos GALESBURG – On the witness stand Monday, Karen Doubet implicated her goddaughter in the death of former Maquon Police Chief Richard Young….
The Prairie New public record for 6-20-25
NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Traffic citations &Ordinance violations 6-14 – Zachary T. DeWeese – Driving…
The Weekly Post public record for
NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Police reports • PEORIA – A Princeville-area woman was arrested after she…
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,…
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…
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…