Gibson City Black Lives Matter protest

On Friday, June 5, protesters marched on Church Street and spoke in the North Park Pavilion in Gibson City. The protest was led by Gibson City residents Caleb Rogers, Audrey Maxey and Bailey Salyards, whose goal, according to Rogers, was to “preach justice and equality and give a voice to the voiceless.” Here are some sights … www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXoJaxUQdUA www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yNDuytGVco www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpezYxLd90g […]

Paxton City Council meeting agenda for June 9

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGTuesday, June 9, 20207:00 P.M.J. William Ingold, Mayor Gwen Smith, City ClerkA G E N D ACALL TO ORDERROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Please Stand)MINUTES OF LAST MEETING – APPROVAL (Voice Vote)LIST OF CLAIMS – APPROVAL (Roll Call)TREASURERS REPORT AND INVESTMENT REGISTER – APPROVAL (Voice Vote)COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE/BUDGET – ALDERMAN WILSON: PUBLIC WORKS – ALDERMAN WITHERS: PUBLIC SAFETY – […]

Fifth COVID-19 related death announced in Iroquois County

WATSEKA — The Iroquois County Public Health Department confirmed a fifth death of an Iroquois County resident who tested positive for COVID-19. The resident is a male in his 70’s. “We extend our prayers and deepest condolences to the family, friends, and community members affected by this loss,” the ICPHD stated in its press release on Friday. “At this time, […]

IHSA, Illinois Department of Public Health announce return-to-play guidelines for IHSA teams that may begin June 6

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors has approved Return to Play Guidelines developed within the current structure of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan that provide the first step in IHSA student-athletes returning to participation. Among the guidelines are that students are limited to three hours of participation per day. These requirements must be followed when […]

Nation cannot afford sloppy election count

By JIM NOWLAN and ROBERT D. MICHAELSON This essay is not about who should be elected president in November, but about something arguably as important: How to avoid a sloppy election count, which could throw the nation into chaos. Election counts have been politicized throughout American history. As we are both native to Illinois, we have beaucoup homegrown examples. Over […]

Illinois surpasses 1 million COVID-19 tests

IDPH reports 1,156 new cases, 59 deaths since Thursday By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that more than a million people in Illinois have now been tested for COVID-19, or nearly 8 percent of the state’s population. “This milestone is the result of the incredible work of so many people behind the scenes in […]

To renew Illinois, read about Illinois

Prominent Illinoisans each recommend 5 books about the state By JOHN T. SHAW Director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute’s Renewing Illinois program encourages Illinois university students to discuss and debate creative solutions to revitalize the Prairie State. While preparing background materials for the students who will participate in our annual summit, we recognized the […]

The Drew Rosten Show: Episode 17

In Gibson City, a protest was held on Friday for the Black Lives Matter movement. We’ll talk a little about that, along with some reaction to Drew Brees’ latest comments. We’ll also look back at last year’s title runs for the Post 432 Junior Legion Indians baseball team and the Eastern Illinois Baseball League’s Buckley Dutchmasters, and talk about the […]

Obituary: Josephine ‘Jo’ Chase

GIBSON CITY — Josephine “Jo” Chase, 94, of Gibson City peacefully passed away at 2:41 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2020, at her home in Gibson City. Jo’s wishes were honored as she wanted to be cremated and be buried at Drummer Township Cemetery privately with only her immediate family present. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes […]

Obituary: Norma Lois Patterson

GIBSON CITY — Norma Lois Patterson, 93, of Gibson City left this world to return to her heavenly home at 3:50 p.m. Friday June 5, 2020. A private family funeral will be held at the Gibson City United Methodist Church with Pastor John Tennyson officiating. Burial will be in Secor Cemetery in Secor, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to […]