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15/08/2025

The Greenville Public Library is observing another special day on Monday, August 18. Library Director Jo Keillor said, “ Monday, August 18, is National Thrift Shop Day. Check out materials that day and enter the drawing for a $10 gift certificate to the HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary thrift s...

15/08/2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin the oil and chipping process on IL Rt. 143 on Wednesday, August 20. The work will begin at 7 AM that day and is expected to last five or six days total.

15/08/2025

The City of Greenville will be coordinating a two-day fall city-wide yard sale event. The sale is scheduled for Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11. The city will once again provide maps showing locations, hours and some of the items at participating residences. It is not required that resid...

15/08/2025

After starting the season with three victories, the Greenville Lady Blue Jays softball squad was handed a defeat Monday at home against Pana. The final score was 7-2. Emma Tally pitched for the Lady Jays, going all seven innings and allowing only two earned runs. She struck out nine batters. On offe...

15/08/2025

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is celebrating the signing of House Bill 2586, known as Alicia’s Law, named after Alicia “Kozak” Kozakiewicz, the first widely reported internet-related child abduction victim. Internet crimes against children include luring children online to meet for sexual ac...

15/08/2025

Over 50 people were in attendance at Tuesday night’s Greenville City Council meeting, the majority of them interested in council action regarding a request for tourism funds for a Bond County PrideFest event. The Greenville Tourism Committee had previously heard the request and recommended to the ...

15/08/2025

The Illinois State Police (ISP) has launched the Illinois Trafficking Enforcement Group (ITEG) in partnership with the Decatur Police Department, McLean County Sheriff’s Office, and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to strengthen the fight against human trafficking across the state. Announced Augus...

15/08/2025

During a meeting held at the Greenville Education Center this summer, Kaskaskia College President George Evans reported the college is always seeking grants to help students in their educational journeys. Evans said KC utilizes several grants in nursing, mental health, skilled trades and workforce r...

15/08/2025

The new school year is here and that means another class in the Bond County CEO Program is ready to begin. The 2025-26 class has nine senior students. Jes Adam begins his second year as the CEO facilitator. Students starting the program are Gabriel Stevens-Brown, Jesse Sturgill, Kalie Kircher and My...

15/08/2025

On the night of August 11, 2025, two law enforcement officers in Clinton County acted quickly and courageously to save a woman trapped in a burning vehicle after a head-on crash. According to the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, the crash happened at 8:25 p.m. on New U.S. 50 near the Flat Bran...

15/08/2025

Today's Salute To Service, sponsored by Donnewald Distributing, is EMS Chief Brian Wilson of Highland. Thank you for your service, Chief!

Today’s Salute to Service is EMS Chief Brian Wilson of Highland. Chief Wilson recently retired and his dedication and work for his community will be missed. Thank you and congratulations to retired EMS Chief Brian Wilson, today’s Salute to Service. Salute to Service on WGEL is proudly sponsored ...

14/08/2025

The Mulberry Grove Road Commissioner has announced there will be oiling and chipping on Monday the 18th and Wednesday the 20th in the village. Gilliam Road will be oiled Monday and Trix Avenue, Mt. Zion Avenue, Mt. Zion Road, and Laurell Avenue will be oiled Wednesday. Affected roads will be closed....