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While there will still be over a billion already existing pennies in circulation, no new cents will join their ranks for the ...

The birds amassed fans, as legions of devotees follow along on webcams each spring as falcons progress from hatching to leaving the nest.

Something about the Embarras River has always intrigued Dick Walters. So it’s not unusual he decided to spend his vacation on ...

This column was prompted by a call to a radio program from a man who explained that he is fairly well situated financially as ...

For quite a while now, most folks in politics have assumed that Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and Comptroller ...

The share of sales tax revenue dedicated to downstate transit districts would increase under a proposal receiving consideration as the legislative session nears its end.

MATTOON — The Lake Land College Board of Trustees recently nominated Kerry Fisher of Shelbyville for the Illinois Community ...

Jacquelin “Jackie” Wilen will be celebrating her 90th birthday with a card shower. Cards may be sent to 858 10th St., ...

Purpose is defined as a strong stable sense of commitment to something that is meaningful to you and makes a difference in the world around you.

Tens of thousands of federal workers already were fired, left their jobs via deferred resignation programs or were placed on ...

Our round-up of letters published in the Journal Gazette/Times-Courier ...