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Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman (left) makes an announcement about public comment Wednesday prior to the Tazewell County Board meeting while board chairman David Zimmerman listens.

Tazewell County casts a shadow over proposed solar farm projects

By 10-8 votes, the board rejected Catmint Solar's request for a two-year extension of a special use permit granted May 31,2023 for a 5 mega-watt solar farm on Eisele Road in Groveland Township, and Coyote Road Solar's request for a special use permit for a 150 mega-watt solar farm on 1,300 acres of prime farm land in Malone and Delevan townships near Tazewell County's borders with Mason and Logan counties.

Exterior of a red brick building that says "WGLT" and "The Vidette" on it.

NPR stations like WGLT wade through uncertainty following executive order

Public broadcasters are weighing their options and waiting for what's next after the Trump administration issued an executive order to defund public media.

The image features a photo of this episode’s guest Nikki Wheeler, Special Events Assistant at Five Points Washington. The image has the quote “CREATING COMMUNITY THROUGH ART”, with a graphic advertising the art fair that is taking place June 20, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm at Five Points Washington. As always, the graphic artwork also features an icon of the podcast’s sponsor PNC Bank as well as various podcast platforms where the Out and About podcast can be heard.

Five Points Washington’s Community Art Fair

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Nikki Wheeler, special events assistant at Five Points Washington, about the upcoming Community Art Fair on June 20. This curated outdoor event brings together regional artists, live music and hands-on art activities for children in a welcoming, community-centered setting.

Former White House Speech Writer Says Citizenship Is An Art With Creativity

NPR's Michel Martin talks with Eric Liu, founder of Citizen University and director of the Aspen Institute's Citizenship and American Identity Program, about citizenship and civic responsibility.

Retired two-star U.S. General Paul Eaton co-authored a recent op-ed about the fear that a coup could succeed after the 2024 elections.

Retired general warns the U.S. military could back a coup after the 2024 election

Retired Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton says war-gaming and civics education could help assure that the military is better prepared for a contested election.

The Ties That Bind: Bruce Springsteen And The Wide Divide

A Springsteen concert "created a civic space in which two antithetical sentiments could coexist and communicate with each other," writes A.O. Scott. The Boss turns 70 years old today.

8th Grade Class In Massachusetts Fights To Clear Woman Of Witchcraft Conviction

In 1693, Elizabeth Johnson was convicted at the height of the Salem witch trials. Her execution was never carried out, but she was never exonerated. A civics class wants the legislature to clear her.

2-year-old dies from injuries suffered in March 19 collision near Tremont

A 2-year-old boy has died after suffering injuries earlier this month in a two-vehicle crash in rural Tremont.

Schock hiring outside financial management firms, rethinking chartered plane use

U.S. Congressman Aaron Schock says he’s hiring outside groups to run his campaign and district finances. The moves come after the 18th District…

New Tri-County group aims to boost chemical tracking, safety

Emergency officials in the Tri-County area are forming a new group to boost information sharing and planning. The Tri-County Local Emergency Planning…

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