Dean, John M. Jr.

John M. Dean Jr., 72, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 3:10 am, Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the OSF Richard Owens Hospice House, Peoria, IL. John was born June 21, 1952, in Clinton, IL the son
East St. Louis forum to tackle persistent childhood poverty

Educators, health officials, lawmakers coming together on Tuesday in East St. Louis, where one in two children live in poverty
Mason, Stella J.

Stella Jane “Janie” Mason, 76, of Galesburg passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at home after a brief illness. Janie was born January 26, 1948, in Galesburg, the daughter of
Federal government awards $15 million to the University of Illinois for iBioFoundry
The University of Illinois is home to one of five newly-funded National Science Foundation biofoundries. The NSF awarded $15 million over six years to the U of I for a new iBioFoundry. The project builds on more
Illinois Democrat places campaign focus on economics, Republican says people are not happy
Illinois Democrats and Republicans are focusing on economic issues during the current election season. State Representative Marcus Evans told The Center Square that Democrats are having discussions about finances. “You go to any Democratic agenda and focus,
Roundtables planned around Illinois to discuss aging issues
As Illinois’ population continues to get older, leaders from the state Department of Aging are developing a framework to improve the quality of life for older adults. Illinois aging agencies will be holding a series of roundtable