To paraphrase John Mellencamp, Carico can breathe in a small town. So forgive the soon-to-be 64-year-old, the town’s ...

The seven-figure gift from the Hoods is in the form of an endowment, meaning the principal will be invested and interest can ...

Monticello 11, Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin 1. The host Sages (8-2) earned a six-inning win against the Blue Devils thanks to a double and two RBIs from Eli Craft, two hits from Dawson Gaitros and ...

Yocum, who is directing the Monticello Theatre Association’s production of “Misery”, says having a theatre like the MTA ...

Eric Arnold filled the role of hero in the Sages’ 4-3 home nonconference win against Williamsville, connecting on a line-drive single with the bases loaded as Monticello won its fourth traight game.

Allen, Maddy Saiger and Margo Cassel each produced two assists, while Finet had the other assist. In the win against Decatur Eisenhower, Bodznick scored four goals to lead the way, with Allen, Finet, ...

Monticello and Chatham Glenwood played a scoreless game through the first three innings before Glenwood broke the game open with a four-run outburst in the bottom of the fourth. Sadie Walsh provided ...

The Hammond native and former Sports Information Director at the University of Illinois, finally got to fulfill his dream with “100 Things Illinois Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die“ that was ...

Big invitationals are the norm on the high school track and field schedule. Both Monticello programs took part in a pair of them this past week, with the Sages’ boys’ team hosting its own 15-team ...

The Monticello City Council has adopted its appropriation ordinance, which must be passed during the first quarter of each fiscal year.

The morning activities will begin with a bird banding demonstration from Dr. Travis Wilcoxen of Millikin University. Stop by the Information Pavilion at Rock Springs Conservation Area from 8-10am to ...

The Atwood Police Department will add a four-legged police “officer” after the village board Monday approved a K-9 unit.