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(Springfield-jm) – It’s now easier for Illinoisans to change the gender on their birth certificate. Under a new law that took effect July 1st, a person who doesn’t identify with the...

(Undated-jm) – The National Weather Service has officially declared yesterday's severe storms as a derecho (deh-REY-cho). A derecho is defined as a widespread, long-lived wind storm that is...

Play a part in the Pageant MEEKER | Practices for the Meeker Pageant are June 27-29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Meet by the grandstands. Youth must have a parent or guardian come to the first practice to sign required paperwork. The Pageant performance will be Sunday, July 2 in the

(Springfield-jm) – Overstating its budget, failure to properly audit license requirements and other reporting issues are all listed in an Illinois Auditor General report of the Illinois State B...

Town Hall with Lukens, Roberts MEEKER | Meghan Lukens and Dylan Roberts will be in Meeker on Wednesday, June 28 from 5-6 p.m. at the Meeker Library. They will take this opportunity to share what was accomplished during the legislative session. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions. Come and stay informed. Summer Solstice

(Springfield-jm) – Two measures that look to protect striking union workers have some questioning the impact on businesses in the state of Illinois. House bills 2907 and 3396 were signed into l...

(Springfield-jm) – The state of Illinois saw a $677 million improvement in tax revenues for the month of May, helping recoup portions of April's losses. The Illinois Commission on Governmen...

First Meekerpalooza this Friday MEEKER | Live music, food, fun and family…what more could you want? The Meeker Friday concert tradition continues in June and July. Music will be provided by West Highway 7 (June 9); Elk Range (June 23); Noodle Soup (July 14) and A Band Called Alexis (July 21). Music begins at 6:30

(Springfield-jm) – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John Kim is encouraging Illinois residents to use caution when outdoors as air quality conditions are expected to be in the ...

Grand opening of the The Heritage MEEKER | Mark your calendars for the grand opening of The Heritage on June 3, 2023 in the Hugus Building, 594 Main St. A collaboration of efforts between Christie Borchard, the Rio Blanco County Historical Society, and the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council, the space will feature art, historical