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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.

08/20/2025

The Bond County Fire Chief's have advised of a BURN BAN in effect for all of Bond County until further notice.

🔴 🔴 NO BURNING IS PERMITTED 🔴 🔴

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

Remember, if you start a fire, you are ultimately responsible for the fire and any person or property that is affected by that fire.

08/19/2025

CHILD FOUND!
****FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE****
Bentley Matthews, 13, of Greenville was reported as a runaway earlier this morning. At approximately 0732, it was reported that Matthews ran away from his home and was last seen running eastbound from Washington Avenue and First Street in Greenville. Bentley is approximately 5’05” 125lbs and was last seen wearing a white hoodie and blue jeans. If you see Bentley, call 911 immediately.

08/15/2025

🟢 🟢 🟢 Rt. 40 Closed - Reopened 🟢 🟢 🟢

Emergency crews have finished working with the overturned semi on Rt. 40 between Greenville and Pocahontas.

Power in the area has also been restored.

08/08/2025

The 2025 Back to School Celebration hosted by the Greenville Women's Alliance is in full swing at the Bond County Fairgrounds.

The 2025 Bond County Fair came to a close last night with one final event, the parade. Spectators turned out by the doze...
08/06/2025

The 2025 Bond County Fair came to a close last night with one final event, the parade. Spectators turned out by the dozen; floats, cars, and other participants kept coming with candy and other items. The smiles on the faces of kids gathering candy and the adults watching them lit up the night.

Congratulations to the 2025 Jr. Miss Bond County, Taitem Walker, and 2025 Miss Bond County, Kylie Doll.
08/06/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Jr. Miss Bond County, Taitem Walker, and 2025 Miss Bond County, Kylie Doll.

08/02/2025

🟢 🟢 Elm St. And Bowman Dr. OPEN 🟢 🟢

Greenville Public Works has completed repairs and the roadway has Reopened as of 2:15pm.

This includes access to the South Gate at the Bond County Fair.

08/01/2025

⚠️⚠️ AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FRIDAY NIGHT ⚠️⚠️

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Pollution Action Day for August 1st for all of Illinois due to wildfire smoke.

An Illinois "Air Pollution Action Day" is declared when weather conditions are such that widespread ozone and or particulate levels
are expected to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category of the Air Quality Index for all or almost all of Illinois.

USG - Active children and adults especially people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor activity.

Unhealthy - Everyone should reduce prolonged activities or heavy exertion outdoors. Active children, older adults, and people with
pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma should avoid prolonged activities or heavy exertion outdoors.

07/29/2025

The Advocate Office will be closed on September 1 in observance of Labor Day.

The deadline for the September 3 edition will be Friday, August 29, at noon.

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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.