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ROCHELLE, Ill.  - Carpenter Media Group (CMG) and News Media Corporation (NMC) announced today plans for CMG to manage, and with an option to acquire, NMC. The Clinton Journal is owned by …

CLINTON — The city council heard last week from the company planning major upgrades to Clinton’s water supply system.

CLINTON — New executive director of the DeWitt County Housing Authority Samantha Rusk updated the county board recently about the agency’s activities.  Rusk formerly was business manager for Vespasian Warner Public Library.

CLINTON — The Battle Cross Crusaders will host an Operation Song veterans salute on Wednesday, July 24 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clinton. The event will honor local veterans …

CLINTON — Some work at the animal shelter will have to be corrected after officials cited insufficiencies in a project there.   The county’s public safety committee covered the topic …

Gordon Woods / Journal Rabbits were on the schedule for judging on Saturday during the annual DeWitt-Macon-Piatt 4-H Fair, held Friday-Sunday at the DeWitt County 4-H Fairgrounds.   More …

NEWS RELEASE   Clinton Community Unit Schools 1210 State Route 54 West Clinton, Illinois 61727 Additional …

CLINTON — Members of the county board’s land use committee met Monday and began preparation for the full board’s meeting in August with representatives of Enel Green Energy. At …

Gordon Woods / Journal The Clinton CIty Council met for its regular meeting July 2 in the Revere Room of Vespasian Warner Public Library. Elevator issues at the city hall has forced a temporary relocation of the meetings. Roger Cyrulik not shown in the above photo.

CLINTON — School district business manager Drew Goebel gave the school board some details about the fiscal year 2024 budget during the recent board meeting. “The very first thing …

Gilmore’s Treats & More marks its ribbon cutting June 28 with help from the Clinton Chamber of Commerce and DeWitt County Development Council (DCDC).   Left to right, in front is …

HEYWORTH — They say it “takes a village,” and Heyworth came through for the Freedom Sings USA Heyworth Retreat 2024 on June 18 and 19. 

CLINTON — The city has initiated the process for the design and construction of a new city hall/fire department/police department facility.  Representatives of the construction and architectural/engineering firms met with the city council recently.

Gordon Woods / Journal Left to right: Janice Peterson (Clinton Chamber exec. director); Curt Homann ( DCDC); Becky Adams (DCRA); Jessica Allhands; Doug Brisard (in yellow) (DCRA); Jamie Durbin …

CLINTON — City administrator Taylor Baxter reported at the June 4 city council meeting the city was closer to getting the city hall elevator repaired. “As we’ve talked about …

CLINTON — DeWitt County real estate tax bills will be mailed by May 28, 2024. The first installment is due July 12, 2024, and the second installment is due September 6, 2024. Those who …

CLINTON — During their May regular meeting, DeWitt County Board members addressed a letter of credit submitted by Enel Green Energy. The letter is intended to provide financial backing in …

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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