By Neil Doyle County board members in Livingston County might see an increase in pay for attending committee and full board meetings. The Livingston County Election, Rules and Legislation Committee met Tuesday afternoon and discussed the possibility of increasing the per diem payments. The topic arose with discussion by ERLC Chairman Marty Fannin. Fannin proposed…… MORE
One of the Best Known One-Hit Wonders Ever
One-hit wonders aren’t always obscure. Today’s track proves it.… MORE
The Latest Crop Progress Report
By Dave Dahl Illinois farmers just may get their harvest done in time for Thanksgiving this year. Mark Schleusener, state statistician for the USDA in Illinois, says ninety percent of the state’s corn crop has entered the dent stage. As for soybeans, leaves are turning color on about half the acres, with about three quarters…… MORE
The Backward Story Behind the Song on Turntable Tuesday
Remember backward masking? Hiding a message by recording it backward in a song? If you don’t know what it is, you will after today’s story.… MORE
Retailer Announces Possible Return to Central Illinois
By Katherine Murphy Could the return of a major retailer be on the horizon? A cryptic message on its website suggests that Bergner’s and other Bon-Ton Stores are on their way back. The department store closed at the end of August but a visit to the Bergner’s website shows a message stating- “We’ve got great…… MORE
Chenoa Police Fundraising for Charity
By Katherine Murphy In an effort to raise breast cancer awareness the Chenoa Police Department is looking to go pink for the month of October. Pink badges for every officer is the goal but the department needs the public’s help. There’s a one time cost for the pink badges. The price tag is about $600…… MORE
New Facilities Mean New Storage Capabilities in Chenoa
By Katherine Murphy Things are on the rise as a new state-of-the-art country grain elevator climbs to new heights west of Chenoa. Prairie Central Cooperative held an open house and dedication ceremony this week for the new lift that’s been years in the making. After the need for additional storage capacity was discovered, capital projects…… MORE
Your Vote Counts–This Time Just for Fun
From the Illinois Radio Network Illinois latest Top 200 list could be the toughest vote yet. Illinois’ bicentennial best-of voters are picking the state’s top entertainers. But the choices aren’t easy. Oprah, Walt Disney, Hugh Hefner, Quincy Jones, John Hughes, and Bill Veek are all on the list. Chris Wills with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential…… MORE
Friday Sports Notes
By Kevin Bessler Chicago Cubs 5 Atlanta Braves 4 In a make-up game that was postponed earlier this season, the Cubs got a homer from Tommy La Stella in the 6th inning for the win. Chicago retains a 4 1/2 game lead in the NL Central. St. Louis Cardinals 5 Pittsburgh Pirates 0 Redbirds pitcher…… MORE
What the Heck is that Playin’ on the Radio
When Thursdays roll around we get into novelty songs and that means….Well, it means things like today’s song can happen on the radio.… MORE
