CASA of West Central Illinois is urgently seeking caring adults to speak up for children experiencing abuse and neglect.

June has arrived—and with it, an extraordinary opportunity to step into a living timeline of Canton's history. This month we celebrate 200 years of stories, sweat, song, and spirit that have built the Canton we know and love today. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to dive into your community, June is calling

Fulton County 4-H proudly awarded $6,600 in scholarships this May to eight outstanding graduating members for their leadership, community service, and 4-H achievements. Below is a brief description of each recipients’ achievements, though much more could be said about their dedication and hard work over the years.

The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener volunteers run and maintain a Gift Garden, which provides fresh produce to community food pantries during the summer.

The Macomb Community Garden is located on 1639 E. Wheeler St. in Macomb. The Community Garden was started in 2010 by a group of WIU faculty and students.

If you've ever bit into a sun-warmed tomato picked straight off the vine, you know that food just tastes better when it's fresh.

Mark your calendars and shine up your wheels! The 34th Annual Canton Cruise In, hosted by the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce, is rolling into downtown Canton on Friday, June 20, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The 2025 Bushnell Autism Acceptance Walk, held on Saturday, May 17, continued its tradition of raising funds and awareness for autism support in the community.

When Monmouth College seniors Noelle Faulk and Jonah Hutton began their senior year, they never imagined it would lead to a fully functional solar-powered charging station—one that now powers a public-access room on campus and promotes sustainability.

Spoon River College is offering an opportunity for locals to build practical digital skills without breaking the bank.

The Buchanan Center for the Arts is excited to announce an upcoming exhibition with not one, but three artists. Dean Rockwell is a potter and a ceramics expert, and Janice Rockwell is a painter. Our third artist, Matthew Terry, is a photographer.

Have your child train to become a future Charger at Sandburg's summer youth camps for softball, cross country, basketball and volleyball.

The NRA Foundation has awarded the Fulton County 4-H Shooting Sports program a grant valued at $4,570 to fund shotgun and rifle ammunition, in addition to targets and other supplies. "We are very thankful for the continued support we have received from the NRA," said Krista Gray, Fulton 4-H program coordinator "The financial support and necessary supplies make it possible for more kids to be able to be involved."

When most students are approached about learning how to run a formal meeting and presenting it in front of a panel of judges, they run the opposite way.

The Village of Dunfermline will host its long-standing summer tradition, the 57th Annual Chicken and Fish Fry, on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Dunfermline Town Hall. Organizers have devoted months of preparation to ensure the event delivers both freshly cooked fare and a festive atmosphere for all attendees.

Long-time directors, Cynthia Rauschert and Michael Steelman have retired from the Boards of Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Bushnell and Prairieland Bancorp, Inc.

Monmouth College has received a nearly $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to launch a new initiative aimed at increasing STEM degree completion among students with significant financial need.

On Thursday evenings, a quiet corner of the Parlin Ingersoll Library in Canton becomes a welcoming place for the rhythmic clack of needles, the soft hum of conversation, and the comforting presence of yarn in every hue.

The Abingdon Community Festival is once again transforming its fairgrounds into a nostalgic movie-watching experience under the stars.