Jim Lenz
Morning Edition Host/Reporter-
Carthage is looking for someone willing to serve on the city council.Second-ward Alderman Jim Fink resigned his seat on the city council this week. He had… -
Wyatt Earp was born in Monmouth on March 19, 1848. The birthplace of the famous lawman has been maintained to the present day.Earp is best remembered for… -
Carthage will take some extra measures to make sure festivities this week don't become “too hot.”The city is expecting larger than usual crowds for the… -
Owner Larry O'Hern had one year to complete the permitting process for Shamrock Acres. He did not meet the deadline.The facilty would have housed up to… -
The oak tree planted in Macomb's Chandler Park this year has a plaque at its base. The plaque honors the late Bob Swanson.Swanson was a nurseryman who… -
Colchester will have to find $100,000 to pay for the design of a large-scale sewer upgrade. It's hoping to get some help to prevent dipping into its… -
The West Prairie School District has chosen a popular device as its next leap in classroom technology.High school students will each receive an Apple… -
The Hancock County Economic Development Committee has formed three task forces composed of 25 volunteers each.They are looking for ways to encourage… -
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.McDonough County reported 280 cases of child abuse and 21 cases of child sexual abuse in 2010, the most recent year… -
The Illinois commission charged with reviewing the operation of the state's regional offices of education says the governor is wrong to try to shift…
