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10/11/2025

Congratulations Nolan Murphy

10/11/2025

Sweetness from Illini West Volleyball ball team

Thank you to the IWHS Volleyball Team for welcoming our primary students into school on Friday!

10.3.25 - Week 6

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10/11/2025

10/11/2025

Statement from Don Tracy on Pritzker-Trump
Administration Legal Dispute

SPRINGFIELD – Don Tracy, candidate for U.S. Senate, issued the following statement on the ongoing federal court battle over the Trump administration's proposed deployment of National Guard units to support public safety efforts in Chicago:
"Chicago families, especially those in the city’s hardest-hit neighborhoods, have been enduring undeniable and unacceptable levels of violent crime for too long. This demands urgent action, not endless litigation. Coordinating federal assistance to tackle these overwhelming challenges should happen at the negotiating table, where leaders collaborate on practical solutions, not in a courtroom or on social media where partisan games overshadow real results.
"It's deeply unfortunate that this dispute has devolved into a proxy for the 2028 presidential election rather than a focused effort to restore safety and stability to our streets. As your next U.S. Senator, I'll work to restore common sense in Washington by fostering genuine federal-state partnerships that prioritize public safety over political posturing. Safe communities are the foundation of the American Dream, giving every family the security to thrive, work hard, and build a brighter future. Let's put Illinois first by solving problems, rather than scoring political points."
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About Don Tracy:
Don Tracy is a community leader from Central Illinois who has spent his career fighting for small businesses and working families. An attorney for nearly 50 years, Don is Senior Counsel at Brown, Hay & Stephens, the oldest law firm in Illinois. He has served in a number of public service positions, including Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, Chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board, Secretary of the Illinois Bar Foundation, and President of the Abraham Lincoln Association. Born and raised in Mount Sterling in Western Illinois, Don and his wife, Wanda, raised their 4 children and 8 grandchildren in Springfield.

10/11/2025

US National Weather Service Quad Cities Iowa/Illinoisreported that rain ending Friday morning, with dry conditions expected through most if not all of the weekend.

Breezy conditions are forecast Sunday with high temperatures reaching the upper 70s to near 80 degrees. This may result in an elevated risk of field fires in the afternoon.

10/10/2025

Why Local Journalism Matters?

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10/08/2025

Why Local Journalism Matters?

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10/08/2025

Henderson County family man and Veteran Josh Higgins is shown announcing his candidacy for State Representative on the Republican ticket at the Barn near Biggsville.

Clarence Neff of Stronghurst was the last state Representative to serve from Henderson County serving many years as a top leader as a strong conservative and respected highly in Springfield.

10/08/2025

10/08/2025

Help our WCES students honor local veterans by donating unopened cereal boxes that will be donated to FOCC in Stronghurst. Drop off boxes can be found in every building office!

10/08/2025

A sad evening in Stronghurst as a local business was lost to a fire. The blaze at Stronghurst Collision and Repair on Commercial St. sent thick black smoke billowing above the town, drawing a large crowd of onlookers.

The MST Fire Protection District responded to the fire, with assistance from the Biggsville, Gladstone, and Raritan fire departments, as well as the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department.
(by Andrew Postle/Quill Publisher)