Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  The fields have been very wet in recent days thanks to severe weather, but the time is coming for farmers to begin putting in long hours to play catch up.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Rushville Public Library was remembered in a will and that money was used to help secure a state grant to build a new library.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Office's mobile unit will offer services to veterans.

Thursday, May 10, 2012 

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Secretary of State Jesse White is in Quincy Tuesday promoting his organ and tissue donation campaign. During an award presentation at John Wood Community College, White addressed the federal corruption charges against his administrator State Representative, Derrick Smith.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  One QHS exchange student was inspired to help recruit more organ donors.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  You may have noticed that you're sharing the road with some slow-moving farm equipment these days.

Saturday, March 05, 2011  Secretary of State Jesse White, who also is the state librarian, said he has awarded nearly $1.4 million in grants to 679 school districts serving more than 1.8 million children. Libraries can use the money to buy books, subscribe to electronic resources, or upgrade their technology.

Monday, December 27, 2010  The new law initiated by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to crack down on excessive speeders becomes effective January 1, 2011.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding Illinoisans to register with the Emergency Contact Database, allowing the public to voluntarily enter their emergency contact information through the Secretary of State’s website.

Monday, November 22, 2010  Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 25th and 26th, 2010, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thursday, February 25, 2010  Secretary of State Jesse White is hosting a Thursday event that will honor former Chicago Bulls players B.J. Armstrong and Bob Love.

Friday, April 03, 2009  Illinois leads the country in the number of people who are signed up to be organ donors.

Thursday, May 17, 2007  Illinois secretary of state identifies 10 common traps to be aware of

Monday, February 19, 2007  Illinois Secretary of State wants tougher driving laws