Heavy rains and runoff caused by melting snow is causing concern among some west-central Illinois communities keeping a watchful eye on rising waters.

Newly appointed Hamburg Mayor Roger Proctor is settling into a position he stepped into because of the death of former mayor Mary Jane Wilson in December.

Gerald C. and Veralee Wilson of Jerseyville marked their 60th wedding anniversary Dec.

The Calhoun County Board approved placing an 8-ton weight limit on 13 county roads for a 90-day period to alleviate winter-related damage from heavy loads.

With the unexpected death of Hamburg Mayor Mary Jane Wilson last week Village trustees are left with the sad task of selecting an acting mayor next month to fill the rest of her unexpired term.