Residents of Henry County will have the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates seeking the position of County Attorney during a special forum hosted by KILJ Radio this week. […]
Read more navigate_nextTemporary Water Shutoff Planned Monday for Winfield Avenue Reconstruction
Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities has announced a temporary water shutoff scheduled for Monday, March 16, weather permitting, as work continues on the Winfield Avenue reconstruction project. Water service will be […]
Read more navigate_nextMount Pleasant Municipal Utilities Board Approves Audit, Reviews Utility Projects
The Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees met Tuesday, February 24th, at the utilities conference room on North Adams Street. During the meeting, trustees approved the Fiscal Year 2024–2025 […]
Read more navigate_nextOld Threshers Announces 2026 KILJ Stage Entertainment Lineup
The Midwest Old Threshers Reunion has announced its lineup of entertainment for the KILJ Stage during the 2026 Labor Day weekend celebration in Mount Pleasant. Kicking off the weekend on […]
Read more navigate_nextWashington Man Arrested After Shots Fired Incident
A Washington man was arrested on multiple felony charges Saturday after shooting a firearm into a highway and a second was trespassed following the incident. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office […]
Read more navigate_nextWestern Illinois Threshers Set Dates for 59th Annual Show
The Western Illinois Threshers are preparing for their 59th annual summer show. The event will take place Friday through Sunday, August 7th through the 9th, at the organization’s grounds located […]
Read more navigate_nextGrease Spill in Mount Pleasant Disrupts Traffic
Traffic in downtown Mount Pleasant has been disrupted following a grease spill on the east side of the town square. Witnesses say the spill happened near the intersection of Main […]
Read more navigate_next9-Year Prison Sentence in Nationwide Romance Scam Case Affecting Iowa
A Connecticut man was sentenced on March 5, 2026, to nine years’ imprisonment for wire fraud and money laundering stemming from his participation in a romance scam that affected victims […]
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