Everyone is invited to a very special “Summer Celebration” at First Mennonite Church of Morton, located at 250 Baltimore Avenue, on Saturday, May 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Hopedale Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, in collaboration with Hopedale Medical Complex, is pleased to announce that senior Audrey Parn from Tremont High School is the April Athlete of the Month.
With an unyielding ion for creativity, Danielle Reback has spent eight years transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary works of art. She draws inspiration from abstract expressionism, blending emotions and spontaneity to create pieces that resonate deeply with viewers.
The Bethel Lutheran Ministries and Morton Community are invited Sunday June 1, from noon to 2 p.m. following the late service to enjoy lunch and give thanks to John and Kim Jacob in the Bethel Lutheran Church Parish Hall.
This May, Hopedale Medical Complex (HMC) will celebrate 70 years of care. On May 8, 1955, Dr. Lawrence J. Rossi, Sr. opened Hopedale Hospital with the help of dozens of hardworking area farmers, generous local citizens, and a community of volunteers. In just 70 years, Hopedale Hospital has e…
Hopedale Medical Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarships. An independent of judges conducted the candidate selections by reviewing applications from students in the local area. Since 1980, the foundation has awarded over $625,000 to students who are pursuing hi…
High-achieving students were named to the Knox College Dean's List for the 2025 Winter Term. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must have earned at least 2.5 credits in the term, with a grade point average of 3.6 or better (on a 4.0 scale).
McKendree University students presented their research and creative work on campus during the 12th annual Academic Excellence Celebration on April 24, 2025.
McKendree University proudly congratulates its outstanding students across all disciplines for their high overall academic achievement. Lydia McAllister of Tremont, IL, was recognized for excellence in the study of management and the study of marketing.
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Hannah’s Reading Garden, the Morton Public Library is hosting a series of 10 concerts beginning May 8 and continuing through August 8.
Christian Schlehuber of Morton graduated from Union University on May 3, 2025, during spring commencement services of the 200th graduating class on the university's Great Lawn.
The Undergraduate Research & Creative Endeavors Symposium is an annual event at Flagler College that showcases the innovative research, creative projects, and scholarly work of its students.
Addy Engel, a class of 2024 Morton High School graduate, earned All-Region 24 and All-Mid-West Athletic Conference Honors as a freshman on the Illinois Central College women’s basketball team this past season. Engel was second on the team in scoring, averaging 12.9 ppg points per game while …
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Tyler Newman of Morton was one of the talented team from Flagler College's Performing Arts Department to receive national recognition at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) for their exceptional contributions to the production of "Streetlight Woodpecker."
The Morton Civic Chorus, under the direction of Denise Adams, will celebrate its 54th year of raising money for patients of chronic kidney disease with a musical revue entitled, “Encore,” held at the Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center, May 22-24 at 7:30 p.m., and May 25 at 2 p.m.
The Tazewell County 2024 payable 2025 real estate property tax bills were mailed on Thursday, April 24, 2025. The first installment due date is Monday, June 2, 2025, and the second installment due date is Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Tazewell County Health Department (TCHD) in celebrating International Compost Awareness Week (May 4-May 10). The event aims to raise awareness about composting for waste reduction and healthier environments.
Your local Menards home improvement store is now serving as a drop site for a local Humane Association through the month of May 2025. They’re excited to participate in this wonderful opportunity while lending a helping hand to the community!
The Philharmonic Chorale, one of the Peoria area’s oldest musical institutions, is celebrating a monumental milestone, its 100th anniversary. them for A Century of Song Celebration Concert on May 4, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in Illinois Central College's Performing Arts Center.
The University of Alabama's Department of Human Resources recently held its annual ceremony recognizing the Student Employee of the Year and honored the other student nominees. Benjamin Geiger of Morton was one student honored at the event.
Blain’s Farm & Fleet, a trusted Midwest retail destination since 1955, is marking its 70th anniversary with two-day celebrations you won’t want to miss. The anniversary events will be packed with savings, giveaways, memorable experiences, and appreciation for the customers, associates, a…
Tired of unknown calls and texts? Want to protect yourself from fraud? the Morton Golden Pumpkins to learn about current cyber, mail, and phone scams, including national and local trends, and tips on how to identify and avoid them.
Hopedale Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine and Hopedale Medical Complex announce Makenna Diekhoff from Delavan High School as March Athlete of the Month. A leader in volleyball and softball, Makenna is praised for her work ethic, positive attitude, and example for younger players. She hol…
Shooter registrations and sponsorship opportunities are open for the Scouting Clays Classic, which will be held Friday, June 6, at Oak Ridge Sportsman’s Club in Mackinaw. This annual event financially s programs in the W. D. Boyce Council, Scouting America, for more than 3,000 youth i…
The Go Getters 4-H Club volunteered at the Morton Midwest Food Bank by packaging Tender Mercies foods on March 25, 2025. Tender Mercies meals are used in the fight against food insecurity. They’re fortified with protein, essential vitamins and minerals. The meals are delicious by themselves …
The public was invited to attend the dedication of a new portrait and display within the Tazewell County Courthouse acknowledging the World War II naval vessel, the USS Tazewell. The event occurred on April 16, 2025, in the main lobby of the courthouse, marking the 80th anniversary of the In…
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is launching a transformative landscaping project that will revitalize Union Square Park with native Illinois plants and flowers, adding new depth and historical features to a beautiful green space in the heart of Springfield.
The Illinois State Police Forensic Science Laboratory in Morton will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 24 at 1810 S. Main St., inside the Donor Bus.Eligible dono…
The Monmouth College softball team swept Eureka College 10-7 and 7-2 on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The Fighting Scots (4-18) celebrated Senior Day as a freshman threw a complete game in the nightcap.
The Tremont Museum is celebrating decades gone by with its “Vintage Collections” exhibit.
Spring is an inspiring time of rebirth and renewal. As nature wakes up from winter, St. Louis District Dairy Council encourages you to take a fresh look at your self-care routine. With the colder months behind us, it makes sense to explore new ways to improve your health and wellness. It may…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)? The annual 4-H STEM Career Exploration Camp is back for 2025, now open to all youth entering sixth through eighth grade.
GEMS participants learned about various atmospheric phenomena and climatology during March’s session, “What’s the Weather Like Today,” which was led by Peoria Society of Women Engineers volunteer, Ursula Towne. The girls made their own thermometers and tested them in hot and cold water.
On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the Peoria County Genealogical Society will hold its monthly member meeting at the Peoria Public Library North Branch to hear from Ken Zurski, local author and historian. Ken will talk about the past 13 years since his book, The Wreck of the Columbia, was release…
The Monmouth College baseball team split a Midwest Conference double header against Lawrence in Saturday's home opener on March 29, 2025. The Fighting Scots (5-13, 1-3) rallied to win game two 9-1 after dropping the opener 13-2. Senior Raul Guillermo (Miami, Florida) tied the Monmouth career…
Thanks to a collaboration between local area teachers, their first and second grade students, and Hopedale Medical Complex, Doctor’s Day, celebrated on March 30, 2025, has been showcased around the complex with displays of local schools coloring contest artwork.
Hopedale Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, in collaboration with Hopedale Medical Complex, is pleased to announce that Bowden Delaney from Tremont High School is the February Athlete of the Month.
At the Morton District 709 Board meeting on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the Board ofEducation approved the contract with Jamie Adolphson as the district’s new principal at Jefferson Elementary School. Her official start date will be August 1st, 2025.
Every spring, the of the Morton Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) take time to a chartered member and, for many, a dear friend, as they review applications for The Laura Fuoss Memorial Scholarship. Laura Fuoss was a charter member of the Morton AAUW b…
Mark your calendar now to Shawn Degenhart and the GospelFest Singers for the “The Music of Easter,” on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Crossroads Global Methodist Church, located on the corner of US 24 and Main Street, in Washington, IL. The evening begins at 6 p.m. and the doors open at 5:30 p.m.
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If you ask most working adults about their required, annual certification processes you may get an eye roll with their response. But if you ask local 4-H youth about their required, annual Youth for the Quality Care of Animals certification, you will get an ear full as they tell you about ev…
This summer, high school students with a ion for creativity and innovation will have an exciting new opportunity at Bradley University’s first-ever arts and technology camp, taking place July 6-12, 2025. Open to rising 9th through 12th graders, this immersive experience allows students t…
The Eureka College has announced its fall 2024 dean’s list. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must achieve a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, be full-time, in good standing and complete at least nine semester hours of graded coursework.
A Spring fling will be held on April 12, 2025, at Jensen Woods Camp, located at 1498 275 East Street in Timewell, IL.
A Swiss German Springfest (Frühlingfest) will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from noon to 7 p.m. at the Avanti’s Event Center, located at 3401 Griffin Drive in Pekin, IL. Enjoy culture, German food, music, drink, and entertainment. ission is free.
The 39th Annual Foodshare Canathon will be conducted by the Peoria Area Anti-Hunger Coalition March 24, 2025, to April 11, 2025.
The Friends of Friedrichshafen youth exchange, which coordinates visits of youth between Peoria and its German sister city, is seeking host families for a short summer term.
Lydia McAllister of Tremont, IL, was recently elected to hip into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at McKendree University.
This summer, high school students with a ion for creativity and innovation will have an exciting new opportunity at Bradley University’s first-ever arts and technology camp, taking place July 6-12, 2025. Open to rising 9th through 12th graders, this immersive experience allows students t…
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