Odell Community Digest

If a not-for-profit department protects Odell, it can now access state grants for equipment, building upgrades, and maintenance starting January 1....

Here's the current list of Village of Odell leaders from the official source:

• Interim President: Tom Russell
• Clerk: Kristie Moore
• Collector /...

Ameren warns that improper generator use during outages can cause deadly backfeed on power lines.

Key tips:

• Never plug a generator directly into a...

Odell schools must consider mobile panic alert systems by the 2028-2029 school year, allowing staff to instantly alert local 911 and direct first...

• Storm chances build mainly after 6 p.m. today and last until around 11 p.m. as a cold front approaches
• Slight severe risk (level 2/5) for central...

Illinois nonprofits and local governments serving seniors and disabled residents can now apply for paratransit vehicle grants through IDOT's...

Governor Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for Central Illinois counties hit by last week's storms, including McLean. This opens access to state...

Central Illinois farms face uneven summer conditions that could ripple through the local agricultural economy.

• Storm damage: High winds, heavy...

Illinois earns national education leadership recognition with a record 89% high school graduation rate, including record highs for Black and Latino students, plus major gains in affordable college access.

Odell’s local government qualifies as a municipality eligible for up to $200,000 from the Illinois EPA’s $766,600 Public Buildings Energy Efficiency...

Illinois students face a big change this school year under the state's new cell phone ban. Local schools in Odell will implement the statewide policy, though specific reactions and adjustments remain to be seen.

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