Friday Apr 19 | The News-Gazette
Water receding in Villa Grove but still plenty of it there, other areas
Officials in Villa Grove were cheering as the rising Embarras River appeared to have hit its peak about noon Friday.
911 service disrupted in Newman
All 911 service in Newman is temporarily disrupted. The 911 Director in Douglas County says Frontier is working on getting service restored.
Living legend Chuck Rosenberry offers advice to Newman freshman Margaret Smith. One can only hope the Comets have a few more years of his tutelage.
Alberta L. (Neely) Saddler 1924-2012
Alberta L. Saddler, 88, of Ottawa, formerly of Wedron, Ill., passed from this earthly life into the arms of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, Nov.
Comets apply lessons in victory over Rockets
Newman's Jaimie Hurd gets fouled by Rock Falls' Jordan Giddings on Tuesday at Newman High School.