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MATTOON — The burning of brush was the cause of a fire that severely damaged a storage building Sunday evening near Lake Paradise.

Once a small minority on the county board, Democrats have increased their numbers in the last two election cycles, and now hold an 11-7 majority.

With trustees in place, real work begins for new Bitterroot Valley Community College Dennis Bragg photo and last updated 2021-05-12 18:58:57-04 HAMILTON — After well over a dozen years of continually working the idea, and operating a satellite campus under the University of Montana, the Bitterroot Valley is finally on its way to having its own community college. A year after voters approved the idea, and following endorsement by the Legislature and Governor Gianforte, trustees for the new...

WBGZ Radio 1/13/2021 | By Doug Jenkins - WBGZ Radio   Bethalto Mayor Alan Winslow will not seek a third term. He made the decision a few years ago, but it just started becoming more public late last year. He says that was so that if anyone wanted to run for the position, they would have time to organize a plan to do so. He tells The Big Z he is pleased with many accomplishments over his eight years in office, including those of fiscal responsibility. Click here for Winslows comments He is als...

RANTOUL — Two familiar faces will square off for mayor of Rantoul in April. Two-term incumbent Chuck Smith will again face a challenge from Trustee Gary Wilson. Smith defeated Wilson and former Mayor Neal Williams in April 2017. Smith said he wants to continue the work he started in 2013, when he defeated Williams, who was then the incumbent. “I’ve never seen the community look this bright before,” Smith said. “We are coming out of the depression after Chanute closed. T...