By Julie Laakko Herald Publications MASCOUTAH – Beginning August 24, the Leu Civic Center is offering Remote Learning services to students in grades 4th-8th on Mondays through Fridays. This service will cost $10 per day and is available only to members of the LCC. Advanced enrollment is required and space is limited, so those who…

Over $300 Million for Rent and Mortgage Relief Will Help 40,000 Households Impacted by COVID-19 Applications for Rental Assistance Now Available at era.ihda.org CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced that applications for rental assistance are now available for renters who have lost a job or income due to…

By Dennis Grubaugh Herald Publications/Illinois Business Journal CASEYVILLE – Joe Munie built his company quite literally from the ground up, and in the last 40 years, he hasn’t ventured far from the land he loves. His business has grown along with the turf and landscapes he’s established and maintained across the country. “I’m extremely thankful…

“These rules are a commonsense way to enforce mask requirements without jumping immediately to the extremely tough consequences that exist on the books today. They’ll give local authorities a step-by-step guide on how to enforce masks and distancing, and an opportunity to help businesses act in good faith.” – Gov. Pritzker CHICAGO – Building on…

By Julie Laakko [email protected] NEW BADEN – In the sweep of COVID-19 restrictions and closings, the New Baden Public Library has been providing regular service to the community since they re-opened in the middle of June. Library Director Brenda Lehr says they do not have any concerns about remaining open due to a lack of…