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Vince Demuzio honored in memoriam on May 7, his birthday

Vince Demuzio was born on May 7, 1941, in Gillespie, Illinois, beginning a life devoted to public service.


James Timpe, CEO

Salem Township Hospital to host diabetes nutrition education session on May 21

Salem Township Hospital will host a free diabetes support group session focused on smart shopping tips for better blood sugar control. The event takes place May 21 at its main campus community room. Attendees can learn about food labels from registered dietitian Caroline Boehne.
Laura V. Swett, Chairman of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Lowest premium gas price in Montgomery County available at $4.98 per gallon in week ending Apr. 25

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Montgomery County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.
Tony Sanders,  State Superintendent of Education for the Illinois State Board of Education

Central City School District 133’s enrollment rank decreases in 2024-25

Central City School District 133 enrolled 291 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Northwestern Community Unit School District 2 ranks in bottom half of Illinois districts by enrollment in 2024-25

Northwestern Community Unit School District 2 enrolled 322 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.


Ann Gillespie, Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance

How much did Greenville households pay in property taxes for police and fire pensions in FY 2024?

Greenville local police and fire pensions cost $93 in property taxes per household in 2024, the ninth lowest in Illinois.
David Rosner, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Cheapest regular gas in Montgomery County reach $3.93 in week ending Apr. 25

The week’s cheapest regular gas price in Montgomery County stood at $3.93 per gallon in the week ending Apr. 25.