Hudson Drug Shop celebrating 75 years heading into fourth generation of family ownership

Hudson Drug Shop celebrating 75 years heading into fourth generation of family ownership

PAXTON — Like his great-grandfather, grandfather and father before him, Sean Hudson plans to someday own Hudson Drug & Hallmark...

Longtime Paxton IGA owners hanging it up

Longtime Paxton IGA owners hanging it up

PAXTON — Retirement, Craig Riecks admitted, will be an adjustment. No longer will the 59-year-old be busy wearing his various...

The Falcon’s Nest bar opens in downtown Gibson City

The Falcon’s Nest bar opens in downtown Gibson City

GIBSON CITY — Gibson City’s newest bar, The Falcon’s Nest, is open for business. The owners of the downtown sports...

Former Paxton pharmacist facing felony charges

Former Paxton pharmacist facing felony charges

PAXTON — Felony charges have been filed against a former Paxton pharmacist whose license was suspended by state regulators in...

Obituary: Michael Hilligoss

Obituary: Michael Hilligoss

Michael Lynn “Mikey” Hilligoss, 74, of Buckley passed away at 7:32 a.m. Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his home. A...

Obituary: Joyce Belk

Obituary: Joyce Belk

Joyce Faye Belk, 80 of Paxton, died at 2:04 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2025, at her home. Funeral services will...

Obituary: Dalton Aldridge

Obituary: Dalton Aldridge

Dalton Quitman Aldridge of Champaign, Illinois, passed away on Monday, March 17th, 2025 after a brief illness. He passed peacefully....

Juan Alcantar

Juan Alcantar

ONARGA — Juan Alcantar, 71, of Onarga, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his residence. Visitation will be from 4...