River & Rails Fest: Set to Bring National Music Artists, Classic Autos, & Economic Impact to Chillicothe: July 23-25, 2026

This summer, Central Illinois will welcome a brand-new destination event as River & Rails Fest takes over Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe for a multi-day celebration of live music, entertainment, carnival fun, food, and community spirit. Read More »

Letter From the Mayor, John Kahl

Municipal Electric Aggregation is a program that became available in Illinois when Public Act 096-0716 went into effect in 2010. Read More »

15th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot Benefitting Central Illinois Riding Therapy

CIRT is a non-profit organization serving children, teens & adults (including U.S. Veterans) with mental, physical, emotional, social & behavioral disabilities, from Tazewell and surrounding counties, in a therapeutic comprehensive and recreational horseback riding program. Read More »

First Positive Test of 2026 in Tazewell County for West Nile Virus

Tazewell County officials have confirmed that a mosquito pool collected as a part of routine testing in Tazewell County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The mosquito pool was collected on Tuesday, May 26 in Pekin before being tested the following day at Tazewell County Health Department (TCHD). Read More »

FINANCIAL FOCUS® Ask These Two Questions Before Buying a Home

Let’s say you dream of spending your retirement mornings on a warm beach, coffee in hand, waves rolling in. To get there, you had a simple plan: save $1 million and buy the beach house you always wanted. Read More »

Protecting What Matters Most Family First Cost Protection

No two people are exactly alike. Each life is made up of unique moments, relationships, and memories that deserve to be honored in a personal and meaningful way. At Remmert Funeral Home, we believe every service should reflect the individuality of the person being remembered while also providing comfort and support to those left behind. Read More »