Roanoke News

A long line of motorcyclists made their way through the streets of Central Illinois Saturday to say thanks to those who paid the ultimate price.

The late Irwin Bauman, the 1940 U.S. corn husking champion, still had his touch in his later years, as demonstrated in this photo.

The late Irwin Bauman, the 1940 U.S. corn husking champion, still had his touch in his later years, as demonstrated in this photo.

Authorities say an 85-year-old central Illinois woman whose car struck four people, killing one of them, at a fireworks show will face no charges other than a traffic citation already issued.

The Fifth Annual "MOPARS Invade Roanoke" car show and competition will be held on Sunday, July 26, at Roanoke Motors, Illinois Route 116, on the west edge of Roanoke.

The Eureka Business Association's annual Fourth of July parade featured a Sesquicentennial theme this year.

Authorities have ticketed a central Illinois woman who they say drove a car into a crowd at a fireworks show.

The Woodford County Sheriff's Department is investigating a holiday weekend accident.

This fourth of July Holiday weekend started off on a tragic note in the town of Roanoke.

A central Illinois man was killed and three people were injured after a car drove into a crowd at a fireworks show.

An F4 tornado hits west of Roanoke, Illinois on July 13, 2004. The tornado caused significant damage in the area.

The village of Roanoke has decided to disband its police department and turn to Woodford County for protection.

The village board of the central Illinois community of Roanoke is slated to discuss disbanding its police department.

The police chief of Roanoke is on paid administrative leave after being arrested Thursday night on a domestic violence charge.

ROANOKE/EUREKA - Looking for an adventure and learning opportunity for your child that is close to home this summer? Then look no further than Camp Clover coming to a community near you! Camp Clover is an exciting, hands-on learning summer camp for youth ages 8 to 11.