West Central Reporter

Artists arrive at Washington Park for Midsummer Arts Faire

By Jamie Barrand | Jun 24, 2016

This weekend will see 70 artists converge at Washington Park in Quincy for the Midsummer Arts Faire, a nonprofit organization focused on the fine arts and keeping them alive in the community.

Illinois' unemployment rate drops slightly in May

By Jamie Barrand | Jun 24, 2016

Although unemployment in Illinois decreased slightly in May, the numbers are still bleak.

Madigan under fire for canceling legislative work sessions

By Jamie Barrand | Jun 24, 2016

House Speaker Mike Madigan has canceled the last few sessions -- including the one set for June 21, which he claimed could not happen because legislative working groups were meeting to talk about a full budget deal.