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    SPRINGFIELD — An insurance research company says Illinois is becoming increasingly vulnerable to a growing insurance crisis.  Insurify says Americans have seen …

CLINTON — Clinton Festival of Trees co-organizer Melissa Morris addressed the city council Nov. 5 to again solicit support for the event.   This will be the second year for the event, …

Clinton Elementary students prepare to perform during Monday’s Veterans Day activities, held at the school.   See more photos from CES, Clinton Junior High School and Clinton Highs School …

SPRINGFIELD — The state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program began accepting applications for all households on Friday, Nov. 1. The program offers financial assistance for utility …

Gordon Woods / Journal Children and adults enjoyed the annual Trick or Treat on Mr. Lincoln's Square on Friday.  See more photos of the event and of Halloween activities at Warner Library …

CLINTON — The United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois has partnered with Dove Financial Assistance to provide their ALICE Program to DeWitt County residents. This support will assist …

CLINTON — The county currently is working toward improving the efficiency of two positions.   The county board’s land use committee discussed the issue at its Oct. 15 meeting. …

CLINTON — Longview Community Bank, of Mt. Pulaski, plans to have a branch bank open in Clinton by next spring, bank president William Glaze told the Clinton Journal on Friday. Clinton City …

CLINTON — Randy Anderson and Mike Mangold announced Friday Mangold Ford, Eureka, has purchased Anderson Ford. “We all have to stop something at some time,” Anderson told the …

Sandy Schlosser, center, DeWitt County Supervisor of Assessments, with her staff, Jane Buraglio, left, and Brandi Carter right.   The county hosted an open house for Schlosser last week as she …

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 …

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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