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Monticello families can shop tax-reduced school items statewide from Aug. 7-16 as Illinois drops the rate from 6.25% to 1.25%.

• Eligible supplies...

Illinois now requires insurers to justify homeowner and auto rate increases, with the Department of Insurance able to challenge excessive or unfair...

Illinois families get a 10-day sales tax cut on school supplies and clothing from Friday through Aug. 16, dropping the state rate from 6.25% to 1.25%....

Monticello homeowners hit by State Farm's 27.2% statewide increase may gain protection starting July 2027, when Illinois can reject excessive rates...

Monticello and Piatt County readers now gain coverage from Atwood, Bement, Cerro Gordo, and Mt. Zion as the Record Herald News merges into The County...

Residents near Turtle Point Subdivision can weigh in on a proposed pool house in the RS Suburban Residential zone.

• Hearing details: Planning and...

Tony Kirkman of the Piatt County Mental Health Center cautions that new state rules expanding licensed cannabis dispensary hours, drive-thru service,...

State Farm's 27.2% average homeowners rate increase begins August 15, 2026, extracting $523 million more annually from Illinois policyholders with no...

The Piatt County Comprehensive Plan updates the 1970 version to direct development, zoning, and public services.

• Core purpose: Facilitates...

Illinois will automatically deposit $400 one-time payments per eligible household member who lost SNAP benefits between May 1 and August 1, with no...

Pizza Factory is returning to 112 W. Broadway St. in downtown Monticello, reviving a local favorite and supporting small-business vitality as Mayor Lloyd Hilgart called it a "perfect fit" for the community.

Just Hamburgers aims to open its Monticello spot by late August, steps from the high school, giving students and residents easy access to burgers...

Friends and coworkers of Mariah Curry have started a GoFundMe to help with medical costs after she was hit by a truck at Washington and Market...

The Piatt County Sheriff's Office used a $3,000 grant to buy a one-year Tango Tango subscription, providing near-instant internet-based communication...

Monticello families can join the free POP Club every Tuesday this August at the Farmers Market to learn about healthy eating and active living....

• Implementation required: Monticello and Piatt County districts must adopt policies banning student cell phone use during the school day with plans...

Local families can sign up kids for the Monticello Parks & Recreation Youth Soccer League, covering PreK through 7th grade.

• Divisions (all co-ed):...

Monticello gas now averages $4.29 per gallon, up sharply from $3.94 just two weeks ago, adding pressure on local commuters and household budgets as Central Illinois prices climb across the board amid geopolitical tensions.

Monticello City Council members voiced deep concerns over fund allocation and transparency during the July 21 meeting.

• Mayor Jung highlighted public...

• Proposed hikes total $883.9 million across utilities, with largest requests from ComEd, Nicor, Peoples Gas, and Illinois American Water.
• Local...