McDonough County Residents Health Ranks High
McDonough County residents rank among the healthiest in West-Central Illinois.The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has ranked counties on the health of their residents in each state for the last three...
View ArticleMcDonough County Residents Health Ranks High
McDonough County residents rank among the healthiest in West-Central Illinois.The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has ranked counties on the health of their residents in each state for the last three...
View ArticleElement Power is Confident in Wind Project
The Cardinal Point wind energy project in northern McDonough County has been delayed by a number of factors. Element Power remains confident it is a “top-tier” project in Illinois.Project Manager Scott...
View ArticleSouth Morgan Acres Permit is Approved
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has approved the permit for South Morgan Acres to be built in the northwest part of McDonough County.The farm will be the home for up to 18,000 hogs. About 6,000...
View ArticleWesley Village Plans Expansion
Wesley Village plans a $6.25 million bond issue to pay for a number of projects. It would like to use McDonough County's bonding authority.CEO Shelly Ward says the biggest project is expansion of...
View ArticleMcDonough County Health Insurance Healthy
McDonough County saw a number of very high health insurance claims last year. This year the trend has reversed; claims are down significantly.Through the first seven months of the current fiscal year,...
View ArticleMcDonough County Inmates Put to Work
Picking up trash for a few hours might not sound like an exciting activity, but if you're locked up you might jump at any chance to get outside for a while.That is the thinking behind a jail inmate...
View ArticleBowlers Will Score Pledges for Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Participants in the “Bowl for Kids' Sake” fund-raiser for the McDonough County Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization will score strikes, spares and pledges.In fact, it's the biggest fund-raiser for the...
View ArticleResidents Worry Proposal Will Result In Zoning
Questions about land use dominated the first public hearing on McDonough County’s proposed new comprehensive plan.About 25 people attended the hearing along with county board members, county government...
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Despite Drought, Western IL Farmers may be OK this Spring
Even though it's sometimes referred to as “this summer’s drought," Western Illinois is still in drought conditions.The most recent USDA Drought Monitor Map lists the region as being in moderate drought.
View ArticleA Third of IL Residents in or very Near Poverty
A third of Illinois residents live in, or a very near poverty levels. That’s the finding of a new report which also shows some of the counties with the highest poverty rates are in Western Illinois.
View ArticleMcDonough County 4-H Fair Shows Kid's Hard Work
One of the hallmarks of summer is going to the fair and for many kids in farm country the center piece of going to the fair is showing their animals.
View ArticleMoney for Water Well Improvements
More money is now available to improve private wells in several west-central Illinois counties. The Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC) has received a second $50,000 grant from the U.S. Department...
View ArticleNWS Storm Spotter Certification Class
Even with today’s technology, the National Weather Service still depends on certified storm spotters across the nation to serve as eyes on the ground.
View ArticleA Look Inside the Resurgence of Measles
Measles is a highly contagious, viral disease. Measles was considered eradicated from the U.S. in 2000. In the last month, 2 cases have been reported in McDonough County.
View ArticleMcDonough County to Regulate Adult Entertainment
The McDonough County Board agreed during its April meeting to implement regulations for adult entertainment establishments.
View ArticleMcDonough County Strip Club Closes
The closure comes after the owners of Wildlife were sued for violating a state statute.
View ArticleNWS Storm Spotter Certification Class
Even with today’s technology, the National Weather Service still depends on certified storm spotters across the nation to serve as eyes on the ground.
View ArticleA Look Inside the Resurgence of Measles
Measles is a highly contagious, viral disease. Measles was considered eradicated from the U.S. in 2000. In the last month, 2 cases have been reported in McDonough County.
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