Pike County News

Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 10:26 a.m. Barry, Ill.- In a time of need, so many area families need help to make ends meet.

The same family has owned Chicago's Balzekas Chrysler since 1933. It has survived the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, an energy crisis and a host of recessions and economic ups and downs.

Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 4:36 p.m. Chrysler wants to get rid of almost 800 dealerships nationwide.

A local Army war veteran was honored, and his grave site was dedicated today...for the second time.

Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 10:20 a.m. Pike County is extending its deadline to request a hearing in response to new tax assessments and property record cards sent out recently.

Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 6:03 p.m. Most Pike County, Illinois residents will be paying more in property taxes in the coming year.

Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Pike County, Illinois could see some development inside its enterprise zone near Interstate 172 .

Mid-Missouri News Photos Latest news slideshows of interest to Mid-Missouri Story By Melissa Shriver Posted on Monday, March 23, 2009 at 5:27 p.m. A vote by school board members in Pike County, Illinois to close a school could decide the future of an entire community.

Monday, March 23, 2009 at 5:27 p.m. A vote by school board members in Pike County, Illinois could decide the future of an entire community.

Pike County, Illinois is one step closer to getting a rural transit system. In January, Pike County community members, and area agencies met with the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs to discuss the first ...

Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 6:37 p.m. You can never be too prepared when it comes to Mother Nature, and those who live along area rivers and streams know that all too well.

In Illinois, community members came out to support a local food bank. Pork loin...sliced or pulled...was served up with all the fixings and plenty of dessert at the American Legion in Barry.

Some people hunt deer, others like to eat venison, and, as it turns out, a few people even breed the animals.

Thursday, January 08, 2009 at 7:43 p.m. A historic structure in downtown Pittsfield is serving the public once again.

"It came close to passing last time. Its is brand new and I think people just don't understand it." Paula Hawley Pikeland superintendent All four school districts in Pike County want to try the sales tax ...

1, creating discord across the state. Locally, smokers were vocal in their opposition to the new law.

"Firearms and crack cocaine are not what our community needs. If this type of drug would have made it to our streets and introduced to our youth, situations like this could become more common and potentially ...

Dan Perez is one of those deer hunters who is passionate and fortunate enough to work with whitetails year-round. He owns some Pike County, Illinois property and plants it, studies deer, nurtures his bucks, and ...

Rod Webel, 44, Perry, was pronounced dead at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield after he dove into an icy pond to rescue his son.

David and Marion Scribner and their son, Jacob, moved to Griggsville two years ago, hoping to find a better life.