QuickBooks for Home & Farm Workshop Offers Accounting Tips

7 February 2012, 3:39 pm

February 14 & 15, 2012 join Carroll-Lee-Whiteside County Extension and Joe Rudolphi of TR Consulting Inc. for an informative and in depth look at QuickBooks for use in farm business management.... Read More »

NW IL Lawmakers Respond to Gov. Quinn’s ‘State of the State’ Address

7 February 2012, 3:38 pm

In the days before Governor Pat Quinn was set to take the podium and present the citizens of Illinois with his State of the State message on Wednesday, February 1, it was apparent that citizens and lawmakers alike wanted more than just talk about jobs, economic growth, and the budget deficit.... Read More »

On campus

5 February 2012, 9:48 pm

CECILY ALDRIDGE (Taylorville), a member of the Millikin women’s basketball team, had 13 points, four steals and one rebound in 38 minutes in a 71-61 win over Wheaton.... Read More »

Troy, Illinois man charged for phone harassment

3 February 2012, 10:28 am

A 62-year-old Troy, Illinois man was charged Thursday for allegedly harassing and making threats to someone via telephone, the Madison County Sheriff's Office said.... Read More »

Jagermeister Presents Josh Thompson's Change is Comin' Tour

31 January 2012, 10:04 am

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jagermeister, a brand as deeply rooted in music as it is in mythology and lore, is proud to announce the Jagermeister Presents Change is Comin' Tour featuring ...... Read More »

Judges selected for Phidian Art Club's literary competition

26 January 2012, 10:08 pm

Phidian Art Club of Dixon is pleased to announce the judges for the 24th annual Literary Competition for local writers in nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. The deadline for entries is March 1, 2012. All entries must be postmarked by this date.... Read More »

Josh Thompson Revs Up 'Change Is Comin' Tour

25 January 2012, 10:02 am

The music industry tends to shift into high gear in January following a restful Christmas holiday. One country star who is definitely in that mindset right now is Josh Thompson. Not only is the Wisconsin native putting the final touches on his sophomore release, due out on RCA later this year, he is... Read More »

Dateline Dixon: Comparing then and now

18 January 2012, 11:49 am

Emily Coleman covers state issues for Sauk Valley Media. Contact her via email at ecoleman@saukvalley.com... Read More »

The race for dollars in the 90th

12 January 2012, 10:08 am

The 90th House District is shaping up to be all about the primary. Four Republicans are running for the seat, which will represent residents of Lee, Ogle, DeKalb and LaSalle counties.... Read More »

Not everybody gets the big checks

10 January 2012, 11:21 am

The 90th House District is shaping up to be all about the primary. Four Republicans are running for the seat, which will represent residents of Lee, Ogle, DeKalb and LaSalle counties.... Read More »