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The most up to date news for Greenville and Bond County.

Plummer Passes Legislation To Protect Taxpayers, Increase Transparency

Counties may soon have better options to lease farmland, making it easier for the counties to get the best financial results for the taxpayers they serve, with legislation sponsored by State Senator Jason Plummer. “These...

Brownstown Woman Killed In ATV Accident

A 63 year old Brownstown woman was killed in an ATV accident in rural Brownstown on Sunday afternoon, May 28th. Fayette County Coroner Dave Harris reports that the victim of the accident was Terri L....

Garage Fire On Monroe Street

A garage on Monroe Street in Greenville was a total loss in a fire Friday afternoon. Greenville firefighters were paged to the 500 block of Monroe just before 2 PM Friday to a report of...

Unit 2 Hires Fall & Winter Coaches

At its May meeting, the Bond County Community Unit 2 Board of Education hired coaches in fall and winter sports for the upcoming school year. Coaches were approved at the high school, Greenville Junior High...

County Board Appoints Members Of Extension Board

At its May 16 meeting, the Bond County Board approved a motion to appoint three Bond County Governing Board members to the Bond County Extension Board. Reappointed to one-year terms were Sue Backs, Jan Woker...

Board Of Adjustments Favors Request

At a public hearing held by the Greenville Board of Adjustment last week, board members voted unanimously to recommend that a request from Dave Bearley be granted. Bearley is seeking a variance to construct an...

KPD Pool Opening Delayed

The Kingsbury Park District pool opening was originally scheduled for this Tuesday, but that has been postponed. The opening will be later due to the need for repair work. An announcement will be made when the...

Resolution Passes Naming U.S. Rt. 50 In Clinton County

The Illinois Senate recently adopted a resolution naming Old U.S. Route 50 through Clinton County as Clinton County Veterans Memorial Road. State Senator Jason Plummer advocated for the renaming. Click below to hear his comments...

Grace Reymond Of Trenton Named Most Improved KC Radiology Student

Kaskaskia College proudly announces that Grace Reymond of Trenton received the Most Improved Student Award in the Radiologic Technology Program for 2023. She is the daughter of Greg and Katie Reymond. Reymond received her...

Wilhour Passes Bill To Honor St. Elmo Veteran Along U.S. 40

On Thursday, Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) passed House Joint Resolution 34 out of the House to honor and pay respect to the service and ultimate sacrifice of U.S. Navy Lieutenant Bruce A. Williams. “This...