The Swigarts are constantly on the move, whether it be showing or photographing cattle, livestock judging, caring for their ...

The Brown Bag Deli opened at 212 W. Washington St. in July 1976 and has been a downtown staple ever since. The business’ ...

The Bement School District is holding a ribbon cutting for its Gym Vestibule project on Aug. 9 at 2 p.m.  The project connect classrooms to the  gymnasium and industrial tech buildings, creating a ...

The Monticello Police Department was apart of a multi-county pursuit.  On June 30 at approximately 2:22 am, an officer with the Monticello Police Department attempted to stop a silver Chevrolet sedan ...

This spring, we had at least four baby bunnies living in the foliage in our yard, along with a couple of bigger rabbits. Is there anything cuter than a baby ...

A new trail is being celebrated in Monticello. The Sangamon River Bluff  Trail, which connects the Allerton Park Trails to the Bruce Hannon Levee Trail, will be open to the public starting July 18 at ...

The KMC Sage City Classic cycling road race is for riders of all capabilities. Whether you’re looking for a fun 50K ride or ready to take on the competitive 100K, there’s a distance for you. Early ...

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