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CLINTON — Saturday’s Arbor Day ceremonies served a dual purpose this year. In addition to the traditional poster awards, junior foresters and tree planting, this year, the city’s arboretum was officially named the Carol McFeeters Thompson Arboretum. 

If you’re a member of the C.H. Moore Homestead & DeWitt County Museum or just a fan of the local historical home, you have the opportunity to help save some pieces of history.

CLINTON — Unofficial sources have confirmed for the Clinton Journal the R.R. Donnelley company plans to close it’s Clinton facility June 1. The closure will idle several hundred …

CLINTON — Clinton Elementary School (CES) students recently were recognized during the Unit 15 school board meeting for a variety of achievements. “While not all of these are …

  CLINTON — The DeWitt County Board approved a website policy during its April 18 meeting.  “Some counties don’t seem to have website policies; some do,” …

CLINTON — The Farmer City Council approved an amendment for the city’s FY 2024 budget as well as the budget itself on Monday.

CLINTON — The U.S. Department of Education has agreed to review a complaint filed by a Clinton parent against the Clinton School District.

CLINTON — City attorney John Hoblit swore-in two new Clinton police officers, Margaret McCue and Aristotle Weder on April 2.

CLINTON — The county board, on Mar. 21, approved a proposal from Sullivan Marina & Campground to purchase Clinton Lake Marina. Conditions set for the sale by the county include that …

I hope you’ve noticed the improved print quality of your hometown newspaper. The Clinton Journal has been using a new printer since the first of 2024, and the quality of print and photos is …

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are advising the public that a potent winter storm starting tonight is anticipated to create …

Winter weather can be unpredictable in Illinois, so preparation is a key part to staying safe when traveling. Throughout the winter, especially during adverse conditions, …

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