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Since 1858, The Greenville Advocate has served the town of Greenville and all of Bond county, Illinois. The newspaper offers the best in local news coverage, exciting sports, and in-depth features. The Advocate also presents local businesses and individuals with a highly effective means for advertising. Established in February 1858, The Greenville Advocate is the oldest business in Bond county and

one of the oldest newspapers in Illinoispublishing under its original name. Jediah Alexander, founder of the newspaper, was a friend of Abraham Lincoln and was instrumental in bringing the future president to Greenville to speak the summer of 1858. Duane

Reeves is the only second-generation publisher the newspaper has had and is joined by his son Richard, as a third-generation publisher. The Greenville Advocate has had dedicated and capable pilots during its history who have enabled it to survive the challenges of numerous competing publications and continue to champion the community it serves.

10/07/2025

More than 700 Southwestern Electric members served by our Reno Substation in northern Bond County are without power this morning after a car hit a utility pole. Our crews will work as quickly and safely as they can to get everyone's power back on in a timely fashion. We appreciate your patience.

10/07/2025

Yeah, what Chief said.

10/6/25

09/29/2025

This week's edition of The Greenville Advocate will be published on October 4, 2025.

09/29/2025

FYI

09/24/2025

🟢 🟢 🟢 Bond County Burn Ban Lifted 🟢 🟢 🟢

On 9/23/25 at 3:30pm, the Bond County Fire Chiefs agreed to lift the Burn Ban for all of Bond County.

Please use caution as you resume any burning activities.

09/23/2025

🟢 OUTDATED POST - PLEASE SEE UPDATES 🟢

Although we have received some rain the last couple of days...

THERE IS STILL IS AN ACTIVE BURN BAN!

Some areas of the County have received more rain than others.. We've seen reports of .2" to 1.25" since the start. Additional rainfall is expected the next few days.

The Bond County Fire Chiefs will reevaluate the conditions after additional rainfall.

09/19/2025

Looks like some great weather for our annual picnic this Sunday afternoon. But, no matter the weather, we'll be having a great time rain or shine!

09/11/2025

🔥 🔥Bond County Burn Ban Still In Effect 🔥 🔥

Not that its a big shock to anyone, but the Burn Ban is still in effect.

The area Fire Chiefs have done a weekly reevaluation of the weather conditions and agree to continue the current Burn Ban.

Unfortunately, the forecast of any real precipitation over the next 7 days is minimal.

We will continue to monitor and update weekly with any changes.

09/09/2025

Due to an issue with our printing press the September 10 Greenville Advocate will be late. Your papers should be delivered by Thursday, September 11. We apologize for the inconvenience.

09/03/2025

A few have called or messaged us... and the answer is YES... we are still under a Burn Ban for Bond County.

There is a chance of rain the next couple of days. Although, the amount expected does not look too promising. We will reevaluate after that and post an update.

08/29/2025

Here is a reminder...

WE ARE STILL UNDER A COUNTY WIDE BURN BAN!

This will remain in place until adequate precipitation occurs.

🔴 🔴 NO BURNING IS PERMITTED 🔴 🔴

This includes, but is not limited to, trash barrels, bonfires, campfires, controlled burns, etc.

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Since 1858, The Greenville Advocate has served the town of Greenville and all of Bond county, Illinois. The newspaper offers the best in local news coverage, exciting sports, and in-depth features. The Advocate also presents local businesses and individuals with a highly effective means for advertising. Established in February 1858, The Greenville Advocate is the oldest business in Bond county and one of the oldest newspapers in Illinois publishing under its original name. Jediah Alexander, founder of the newspaper, was a friend of Abraham Lincoln and was instrumental in bringing the future president to Greenville to speak the summer of 1858. Duane Reeves is the only second-generation publisher the newspaper has had and is joined by his son Richard, as a third-generation publisher. Leo Reeves became a publisher in 1945. The Greenville Advocate has had dedicated and capable pilots during its history who have enabled it to survive the challenges of numerous competing publications and continue to champion the community it serves.