El Paso News

If I never get a hole-in-one as long as I live, I'd like to at least be able to accomplish the second-most difficult feat: getting through a column on the subject of golf without making a single "Caddyshack" reference.

Citizens Against Substance Abuse Coalition of Woodford County is offering an educational program for liquor licence holders and alcohol retailers.

Police caught four locals with about $2,600 worth of Ecstasy pills Thursday morning.

Beyond 0 percent financing on select models and payment protection for a full year, Ford Motor Company is expanding its Ford Advantage Plan to ensure critical breast cancer services aren't compromised while charities work to weather the challenging economy.

A Secor man was killed and his daughter was hospitalized Friday night after the motorcycle he was driving collided with a minivan.

A Woodford County man died last night while riding his motorcycle on Route 24. Authorities say a minivan drove in front of the motorcylist killing him and injuring his passenger.

Most local farmers are feeling good with corn prices nearing record highs this week.

The death of a 4-month-old boy from El Paso was ruled an accident Thursday by a Peoria County coroner's jury.

A little pub in El Paso has a menu with big flavor. Eric Shangraw is having lunch at Koozy's in this week's You Gotta Eat.

On Saturday, April 25, the Eureka Musick Studios will host their annual spring music recital at 10 a.m. at the Eureka Christian Church.

There is no bad blood between the two contenders for mayor of Germantown Hills. Marv Johnson has been mayor for 28 years and hopes to continue in that role.

The University of Illinois Extension, Woodford County is sponsoring two Red Cross Babysitter's Training Workshops for youth 11 years and older.

The P2D2 network, started by Pontiac High School students, is adding five locations in Woodford County .

Companies pushing or opposing development proposals are increasingly bringing in professional consultants to wage the war of public opinion, according to a Forbes story .

Navitas, the Minneapolis-based wind energy company that recently received the green light for a wind farm near El Paso, has officially proposed another installation for the Minonk area.

With the specter of a new series of wind turbine applications looming, the Woodford County Board will consider altering the permitting process for such developments at a special meeting today.

The birth of the Savior will be celebrated through singing, elaborate scenery and costumes, and handbells this month in area churches.