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

Missing Breese Man Located

Charles J. Koerkenmeier, the Breese man who was reported missing last week, has been located. Further details were not made available as of news time. Prior to locating Mr. Koerkenmeier he had...

Unit 2 Celebrates Family Reading Night

Bond County Community Unit 2 is celebrating Family Reading Night this Thursday. Amy Jackson, Sorento principal and Unit 2 curriculum coordinator, says anyone can participate in the virtual evening. Preschoolers through high school seniors...

IL Hunters Encouraged To Think Safety First

Hunters in Illinois should think safety before, during and after their time in the field this fall and winter as waterfowl, upland game, furbearer, and firearm and archery deer seasons provide ample opportunity to...

Bond County High Schools Address Status Of Basketball

The two school boards in Bond County talked at their Monday night meetings about basketball for school teams. At the current time, the Illinois High School Association board has told schools to proceed with basketball,...

Bond County Native Killed In Decatur

A Bond County native was shot to death in a Decatur store over the weekend. The Decatur Herald-Review reports 63 year old John M. Betscher, who was originally from Greenville and attended Unit 2 High...

Council Amends Building Regulations Code

In an attempt to reduce the number of residents who repeatedly violate the City of Greenville’s Building Regulations Code, the Greenville City Council has adopted an amendment to the code. The change was discussed at...

County COVID Totals Exceed 800

Bond County crossed the 800 threshold for COVID-19 cases Monday. The Bond County Health Department announced 40 new positive cases, bringing the county total to date to 809. Of that number, 82 people are currently in...

Greenville Public Works October Report

With the leaves falling quickly off the trees, the City of Greenville’s public works employees were busy vacuuming them. Superintendent Bill Grider’s October report shows nearly 104 man hours were spent on leaf pick up. Employees...

KC Grants To Assist Students & Improve Buildings

Kaskaskia Community College has received over $200,000 in grants to assist students and make building improvements. The Illinois Community College Board has given a $100,000 grant for the ICCB’s Innovative and Bridge Transition...

Search Continues For Missing Breese Man

The Breese Police Department continues their search for 79 year old Charles J. Koerkenmeier, of Breese, who was reported missing last week. Mr. Koerkenmeier is a white male, approximately 5'08", 170 lbs. and was last...