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Severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 3:30 PM CDT for northern Piatt County and nearby areas.

• Storm moving southeast at 50 mph from...

Monticello citizens voiced strong distrust during the first FY27 budget hearing, citing missing details and limited access to documents.

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House Bill 5446 now gives rural ambulance services flexibility to meet staffing requirements while improving response times and getting patients to...

Severe weather left over 1,000 without power across Piatt County, hitting Monticello hardest near Kirby Medical Center.

• Road blocks: Downed...

Monticello leaders have selected a top candidate for city manager following the former manager’s arrest, advancing the hiring process amid the resulting leadership gap.

Monticello's wastewater team now makes confident early operational decisions thanks to AI adoption. This step shows local government using technology to boost efficiency and service reliability.

A recently passed bipartisan bill establishes new guardrails for detecting and preventing senior financial fraud and abuse.

Piatt County schools have renewed their School Resource Officer contracts with the Sheriff's Department for two more years, reinforcing safety plans...

• $157 million available for biking paths, trails, streetscapes, and safe travel projects
• Local governments and planning commissions in Piatt County...

Tonight's 6pm council session at City Hall includes key local government actions.

• Review minutes from four prior meetings and enter executive...

Monticello and Piatt County residents gain new protections as Illinois can now challenge excessive auto insurance rate increases and require refunds...

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected in Central Illinois starting tonight after 9 PM, with heavy rain, gusty winds, and small hail possible...

Monticello and other Piatt County schools must consider mobile panic alert systems for faster emergency response under the new statewide law. It takes effect January 1, with rules to be set by state agencies.

Monticello and Piatt County officials can now adopt lower speed limits through simple resolutions or ordinances, bypassing costly studies.

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Monticello City Council continued 2027 budget work Thursday, with the pre-meeting figure still $342,590 from balance.

• Department supervisors said...

Illinois families save on school needs this week. The sales tax holiday runs today through August 16.

• Clothing & gear: Shoes, coats and winter...

A new Illinois law signed this week protects homeowners and drivers from unfair insurance rate increases.

Monticello's City Council is holding a special meeting featuring a presentation by Aurora on their data center development experience.

Starting Jan. 1, Illinois cities and counties can remove orphan underground petroleum tanks from abandoned sites where no responsible owner can be...

Illinois raised the senior property-tax freeze income cap to $75,000 for 2026, up from $65,000, helping more fixed-income homeowners in Piatt...