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Monticello's Nov. 3 election features a mayor race and two City Council seats amid debates over growth, data centers, and transparency.

• Mayor:...

State procurement hit a snag when a major supplier skipped this year's bidding, leaving some municipalities temporarily without contracts, but CMS...

• Planning residency tightened: All three planning commissioners must now reside inside Monticello city limits, while advisory committees require at...

Book lovers can stock up at the Friends of the Monticello Library Fall Book Sale October 20-22 at 200 W. Sixth St.

• Early access Tuesday noon-3 p.m....

• Ameren is providing an extra $10 million to support Illinois customers with past-due balances and high energy bills.
• The funding will go to...

皮亚特县农户可申请伊州覆盖作物保险折扣计划，提升土壤健康并降低保费。

• 可用面积：2026-2027年共190,000英亩，先到先得
• 折扣金额：最高每英亩5美元，限USDA-RMA投保者
• 土壤收益：改善土壤健康、减少侵蚀并提高长期生产力
• 申请条件：11月30日起预登记，需FSA认证和保单号

Monticello and Piatt County residents facing higher heating costs can now apply for LIHEAP if they meet priority criteria.

• Priority applicants...

Monticello Police Department lost a key leader with the death of Deputy Chief Richard "Rich" Bowman, 49, who served the small department for 11 years....

Fast, reliable broadband supports telehealth, education, remote work, and automated farming in rural Illinois.

• Nearly 80% of surveyed residents with...

Central Illinois corn crops are described as a tinder keg ready to ignite amid record 90-degree October heat, prompting farmers like Doug Downs to...

Monticello Fire & Rescue thanked residents for strong turnout at its annual open house, highlighting the department's vital community role while...

Monticello CUSD #25 seeks a new board member after Zach Hillard's resignation due to job travel demands.

• Eligibility rules: Applicants living south...

Monticello (6-2) travels to Paxton-Buckley-Loda on Friday for its regular-season finale, aiming to stay sharp ahead of another postseason run.

• PBL...

Illinois' new $1.8 million Local Food Infrastructure Grants program targets small farms, processors, and nonprofits to expand storage, processing, and...

Filing deadline has passed for the November General Election. Mayor’s race pits incumbent Kenny Catron against challengers Mike Anderson and Valerie...

Homeschool families can explore local nature education this month.

• Date & Time: Monday, October 26th, 10-11am
• Location: Bluestem Nature Center
• Focus: Nikki teaches about nature
• Register: Call 574-583-3983 or montiparks.recdesk.com

Monticello junior Cate Sanders delivered a standout performance at the IHSA Class 1A state golf meet, closing as runner-up with a 7-over 151 after...

Illinois Governor's new measures target diesel costs and storage for all 102 counties, directly benefiting Piatt County farmers and agribusinesses.

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Piatt County farmers weighing fall fertilizer applications face fluctuating input costs and changing weather patterns that demand careful timing and...

Illinois prevailing wage rules directly shape costs on local public works.

• State rates apply to any fixed work paid with public funds, including...