Captivation Dance is under new ownership and making some big changes! New owner, Michelle White, a Morton native, has brought Emily Schumacher on board as Artistic Director. Emily and the other staff at Captivation are highly trained and qualified to bring top level dance training to student…

Morton Public Library Director, Alissa Williams, will highlight some of her favorite books releasing this summer at Summer Book Buzz on May 25 at 6:30 p.m. She'll have several advance reader copies available for attendees to take home and participants will get an exclusive first look at MPL'…

Leber tosses shutout in opener

Mary Johnson of Morton at Methodist College was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

More than 200 students were named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List at Iowa Wesleyan University. Students exemplifying academic excellence represent the United States and countries abroad. Criteria to be a part of IW's Dean's List include degree-seeking students taking 12 or more hours per seme…

McKendree University congratulates its Class of 2021 graduates on their achievements, including the following local residents:

The Peoria Heights Arts Collaborative has announced the 2021 Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair, featuring approximately 60 juried artists selling original works in a wide range of Media, will be held on Saturday, May 22, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

            The Morton VFW car show originally slated for May 8 has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 22.

The Board of Education, during the May 4, 2021, meeting, approved the 2021 Board of Election Results.  Kevin Austin and David Cross were recognized and thanked for their service to Morton School District.  The Oath of Office was administered by President Shad Beaty to incumbents Tom Neeley a…

Morton, IL— Now through Memorial Day weekend, the Morton Police Department is stepping up enforcement to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket”.

TeamCarol is hosting its Annual Trivia Night for Easter Seals on May 22, 2021, from 4:30-10 p.m. at the East Port Marina, 701 Mariners Way in East Peoria.

This summer, children will have the opportunity to explore energy through hands-on activities during a new, virtual 4-H camp. C.L.U.E. (Children Looking Undercover for Energy) Camp will take place on June 10, 17 and 24. Participants will meet via Zoom from 10-11 a.m. to learn about energy, d…

Three Illinois Central College agricultural students received the first-place team award in the National Professional Agricultural Student Conference Overall Livestock Specialty Division held virtually in March. Teams were scored on written tests, problem-solving, and a team presentation. Te…

Since 2016, Kona Ice of Peoria has been a welcome addition to the central Illinois community.  With their fundraising model and patented serve yourself ‘Flavorwave’, their shaved ice trucks have given back over $100,000 to central Illinois schools, non-profits and other entities needing fund…

The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

The Deer Creek Unit of Home & Community Extension will hold a regular meeting on May 13 at the pavilion at Deer Creek’s Mischler Park at 11:30 a.m.  Program for the day will be “Spice Girls”. Presenter for the day’s program will be Mary Eschelbach.  Members will be treated to a sub sandw…

A special Mother’s Day Service will be held on May 9 at 11 a.m. in the Deer Creek Baptist Church.  This special service is being planned to honor God’s creation of motherhood.  It will involve a special video, songs, special music, and a message focusing on motherhood from God’s perspective.…

The Morton Community Church of Christ will hold its annual plant sale rain or shine on Saturday, May 15, from 8 a.m. to noon in the church parking lot and garage, located at 300 N. Main in Morton.

MONMOUTH, ILL. (04/24/2021) The Monmouth College softball team got a complete game shutout from Abby Leber (Tremont, Illinois) in game one of a double header Saturday but eventually settled for a split against Knox College. With a 7-0 win and a 5-2 loss the Scots are now 3-15 overall, 2-6 in…

Leber tosses CG in opener

For five years, 4G STEM Camp has helped young women overcome barriers by introducing girls to careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). This year, the tradition will continue with a new hybrid delivery model! 4G (Girls + Games + Gadgets = Genius) STEM camp will include fi…

The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized Hopedale Medical Complex, as one of 89 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2019.  As a participant in ACS NSQIP, Hoped…

After the great pause of 2020, The Barn III Dinner Theatre and Event Center is thrilled to get open with their first show since February 2020. “Hat’s Off to Mom” - A Mother’s Day Tribute will play for one week only, opening Thursday, May 6 and running through Sunday, May 9 (Mother’s Day). 

Hopedale Medical Foundation is currently accepting applications from current nursing students and high school seniors pursuing a nursing career for its 2021 Rural Hospital Nursing Scholarship.  This scholarship opportunity is in addition to the annual high school senior/college freshman scho…

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is pleased to announce the 2021-22* Illinois State Scholars. These top performing students are selected annually based on their ACT or SAT exams and sixth semester class rank and are recognized for their exceptional academic achievement. Illi…

The Peoria County Genealogical Society guest speaker will be Joe Hutchinson, great-grandson of Illinois Volunteer Infantry soldier and member of the Illinois Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War on May 13 at 6 p.m. with an online Zoom meeting open to the public

MONMOUTH, ILL. (04/24/2021) Drew Thaxton (Decatur, Illinois) set a school record with a shot put throw of 17.15m (56' 3.25') to highlight the Scots performances Friday at the Big Blue Open hosted by Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. The Scots took the top two spots in the event as An…

During the month of May, the Hopedale Wellness Center is offering a diabetes workshop series led by Hopedale Medical Complex Registered Dietitian, Amy Sammis.  Program participants will meet each Thursday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Hopedale Wellness Center beginning on May 6 with completion …

The Summer Reading Program has been planned at the Deer Creek District Library.  “Reading Colors Your World” is the theme of this summer’s program.  The library staff has asked that those participating in the program commit to reading 15 minutes a day for the six-weeks of the program, June 1…

Jessica Carithers of Mackinaw, IL, was one of more than 800 students at Central College who would have been honored at the college's annual Scholarship Celebration on Thursday, April 22. The event was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Scholarship Celebration in P.H. Kuyper Gymna…

Very little is known about what happened to Flying Tiger Line Flight 739, a military mission plane that went missing on March 16, 1962, with 93 US Army Soldiers on board and 11 crew members (including IL natives SGT Donald Aaron Barnes from Granite City, PVT Donald W. Henderson of Mount Aubu…

Hopedale Medical Foundation proudly announces its 2021 scholarship winners.  Candidate selections were made by an independent panel of judges who reviewed applications from graduating seniors from Olympia, Hartsburg-Emden, Tremont, Dee-Mack, Midwest- Central and Delavan high schools.

Illinois Central College agriculture students showcased their knowledge and skills in the 2021 Professional Agricultural Students (PAS) State Conference held virtually in February.

SPRINGFIELD – The annual Illinois Peace Officers Memorial Service to honor law enforcement officers killed in Illinois in the line of duty, including six who died in 2019 and 10 who died in 2020, will be held Thursday, May 6 at 11 a.m. at the Illinois Peace Officer Memorial sculpture on the …

OSF HealthCare is pleased to announce that effective May 1, patients who are enrolled in Meridian Medicaid will be able to access OSF HealthCare hospitals and physicians as part of their insurance plan. The coverage applies across the state and includes access to OSF HealthCare Children’s Ho…

For many cancers, early detection is the key to a full recovery from the disease. OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center strives to make life-saving cancer screenings available to everyone who needs one, and is holding a one-stop cancer screening event for uninsured community members be…

Secretary of State Jesse White is warning Illinois residents to be on alert for a pair of scams seeking to defraud Illinoisans.

In 4-H, learning about horses means much more than learning to ride. Young people with a passion for horses participated in recent statewide educational contests related to the equine industry. 4-H’s educational programs enhance members’ knowledge of horse health, breed characteristics, mana…