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A non-binding referendum on the April ballot will ask voters whether to increase the city’s utility tax. The extra revenue would go toward road repairs…
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Teenagers accused of breaking the law in Hancock County might be able to have their record wiped clean. State’s Attorney Jason Pohren said a conviction…
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Hancock County Coroner Kendall Beals said an autopsy shows the father of Sheriff Scott Bentzinger died of a heart attack. Michael Bentzinger, 63, passed…
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The Hancock County Board has approved a new comprehensive plan.The county received a grant to cover the cost of creating a comprehensive plan as part of…
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The Prairie Land Conservancy strives to protect habitat and natural areas in west central Illinois. The organization wants to include more people in its…
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With school getting underway, drivers are being encouraged to be on the look-out for students.The Regional Office of Education for McDonough and Hancock…
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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is dropping the late winter antlerless-only deer season in 20 counties, including Adams and Hancock.The…
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A new memory care facility will be built in Carthage. It will feature 20 studio apartments that have access to shared kitchen, living room and dining…
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In an effort to grow business, Hancock County is targeting some of its younger residents.Hancock County will soon be offering its high school juniors and…
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A national museum exhibit "Hometown Teams" is coming to Hancock County this year. It focuses on how sports have shaped America. Hancock County is one of…