Emergency Response Coordinator and Staff Nurse Robin Northup will be celebrating 28 years with the Brown County Public Health Department in June, an accomplishment due in no small part to the passion she puts into her work and the rewards she receives in return.

More than 130 Illinois public school administrators who signed witness slips in opposition to a bipartisan bill that aims to consolidate Illinois school districts make six-figure salaries, according to an analysis compiled this week.

Lots of things have stood out for principal Eric Bryan in his eight years at the helm of Hamilton Elementary School, but perhaps none so much as the collaboration he has witnessed between all the school's various stakeholders.

A superintendent of a school district serving a small community in western Illinois is bullish about the future, despite it being named high on a list of those in financial distress.

State Rep. Randy Frese (R-Quincy) thinks lawmakers in Springfield need to reconsider how they treat Illinois businesses.

Throughout a distinguished and fulfilling three-decade career in education, Community Unit Dist. 10 Superintendent Paula Hawley has spent all but two years in the Pikeland School District.

Judging from the latest policy legislation coming out of Springfield, state Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is convinced that Illinois has become its own worst enemy.

State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) still has not given up on the idea of Scott County landing the $500 million ethanol plant it was promised before Springfield policymakers essentially soured the deal.

Sheriff David Greenwood is committed to serving and protecting the citizens of Pike County.

With news that he is now under federal review, newly elected Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker finds himself in dubious company.

McDonough County United Way Executive Director Heather Jones has had a wonderful working experience since joining the organization in January.

Cheri Burris’ favorite part of being principal of Calhoun High School is her interaction with the students.

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in West Central Illinois during the week of 2019-03-11.

Illinois’ state and local effective tax rate ranks the highest in the nation, according to a new study of tax burdens imposed by the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider finds it difficult to seriously consider Gov. J.B. Pritzker's graduated income tax-hike proposal, given the source of the plan's own history of personal finance.

For veterinarian Kasey Hall, owning Murrayville Mixed Animal Clinic has been one of the single most rewarding accomplishments of her life.

Vicki Phillips truly loves being the superintendent for the Brown County School District, and her accomplishments in the relatively short time at the helm reflect that passion for her work.

Brown County Fire Chief and Ambulance Director Brian Gallaher does not just care about people, he also thrives on helping them during times of need.

Even without the increases in the Illinois gas tax now being proposed by state lawmakers, Illinois has the 10th highest state gas taxes in the nation, according to July 2018 numbers from the Washington-based Tax Foundation.

Illinois has 13 Division I college basketball teams eligible for the NCAA tournament.