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The council's 3-1 vote moved the project closer to approval, but it was not final.

• Not decided: The votes did not approve the data center or...

One of Jasper County's longest-standing restaurants is closing its doors. Here's what's known so far:

• Closing date: Saturday, Nov. 21, announced by...

• Recognition: Monticello Main Street is one of just 18 Illinois communities accredited by the National Main Street organization.
• Funding:...

Ameren wants local veterans to know about help available for electric bills. Here's how it works:

• Who qualifies: current active-duty service...

Senior vocalist Nicky Cole came out victorious at the 2026 Monti Idol singing competition. The contest, held at Monticello High School, featured top...

An American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED certification course is set for Thursday, Dec. 3, at First United Methodist Church in Monticello. Key...

Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons has asked for his federal trial to be moved to late April or early May 2027, citing his election duties and his...

Several statewide changes start January 1:

• Rent: Landlords must disclose non-optional fees in listings and on the first page of leases. Application...

Not sure if your address is inside city limits? This statewide map tool can help you find out.

• Check an address: Type it into the Search places...

Starting Jan. 1, 2027, new state rules target upfront and renewal costs for covered Illinois leases.

• Application fees: Capped at $50, background...

Gov. JB Pritzker's administration has appealed FEMA's denial of Illinois' major disaster request for the August storms, a denial the agency issued...

Abnormal amounts of discolored soybeans have turned up at Illinois elevators this fall. Here is where things stand:

• Likely cause: Compounds like...

A downtown restaurant cook, Mariah Curry, was seriously injured in a crosswalk at Washington and Market streets. Piatt County officials say the crash...

The City of Monticello is seeking sealed bids for cured-in-place sanitary sewer lining. Bids open at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, at City...

Black ice can develop silently overnight across Illinois. The article doesn't report conditions for Monticello or Piatt County, but these precautions...

The first frost and freeze of the season is forecast for Central Illinois, with temperatures expected to drop to the upper 20s and low 30s by Saturday...

Illinois lawmakers are asking federal regulators to review crop insurance premiums and consider refunds.

• The request: Durbin, Duckworth, Sorensen...

Central Illinois is bracing for its first widespread hard freeze of the season, with the National Weather Service forecasting lows near 27 degrees in...

Ameren Illinois held a safety training session with the Mid-Piatt Fire Protection District in White Heath on Thursday evening.

• Utility safety:...

More than 60 IHSA games are on the schedule this weekend, with 17 on Friday and 48 on Saturday.

• Friday's top game: No. 12 Downers Grove North faces...