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Illinois State Police District 22 plans to conduct roadside safety checks during August in Union County.
Plans for the details were announced by Capt. Michael Alvey, who is the commander of the district.
Officers who are working the roadside safety checks will be watching for drivers who are...
A new St. Louis Cardinals permanent Illinois license plate will be coming soon and available for purchase after Labor Day.
Plans for the new license plate were announced by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White.
The license plate, which features the Cardinals iconic “Birds on Bat” logo, was...
The Save-A-Lot supermarket on the hill in Jonesboro that has served the area for over 20 years is undergoing a massive renovation as part of a rebranding overhaul.
Currently closed for the 10-day construction project, the store will reopen its doors on Aug. 14 as Union County Market.
Much more...
Union County Hospital District Auxiliary recently hosted its annual meeting.
The meeting was June 26 in the fellowship hall at the First United Methodist Church in Anna.
The event had a Hawaiian luau theme. Table decorations and refreshments were in keeping with the theme. Many of those who...
Southern Seven Health Department and the Union County Farm Bureau are working together as they plan to host a free health screening for members and the surrounding communities.
The screening day is set for Wednesday, Aug. 7, and will be in the basement meeting area of the Farm Bureau office at 104...
An Illinois Department of Natural Resources, IDNR, hunter safety education course is planned Aug. 16-17 at the First Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Anna. The church is located at 315 South St.
Hours for the course are scheduled from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 16 and from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17....
The Union County Board of Commissioners has been asked to consider a proposal to formally voice opposition to the enactment of any legislation that would infringe on the right of people to keep and bear arms.
The issue was on the agenda at last Friday morning’s regular meeting of the Union County...
The fourth annual Women of Worth conference is planned Saturday night, Aug. 10, in the auditorium at Anna-Jonesboro Community High School.
The conference is scheduled to open from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with socializing, treats, coffee, an infused water bar and a silent auction. Women of all ages are...
The City of Anna and Anna-Jonesboro National Bank teamed up to present a successful free swim day last Saturday. The event was held at the Anna City Pool. Organizers said that 250 people turned out for the special event, which was held on a warm and sunny summer afternoon. Mystify Music presented...
Those who drove by the Union County Courthouse in Jonesboro on Saturday morning, July 20, may have noticed something a little out of the ordinary.
On hand at the courthouse were a large truck with “Shred-It” on the side, Anna-Jonesboro Community High School football players carrying boxes and...
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