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01/24/2025

The Greenville Comets are playing for fifth place in the Litchfield Invitational Saturday after another close win over Nokomis Thursday night. In a low-scoring game, the Comets held on to beat the Redskins 30-26. It was the third time this season GHS had topped the Nokomis team. . The Comets won at....

01/24/2025

Today's WGEL Salute To Service is Highland Firefighter Clayton Snyder. Thank you for your service, Clayton!

Thanks to our Salute To Service sponsor, Donnewald Distributing.

Today's Salute to Service is firefighter Clayton Snyder. Snyder recently completed his probationary period and is now a member of the City of Highland Fire Department. All departments need new volunteers and thank you for serving your community. Today's Salute to Service Clayton Snyder City of Highl...

01/23/2025

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01/23/2025

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01/23/2025

There is now a race for the position of LaGrange Township road commissioner. Bond County Clerk Meg Sybert reports Dale Evans has filed as a write-in candidate for the road commissioner job. At the time petitions were accepted for the election, Incumbent Republican Bernard Myers file papers for re-el...

01/23/2025

Bond posted by a defendant in a drug case was forfeited last week in Bond County Circuit Court because the defendant failed to appear in court. Illinois State Police made a traffic stop on August 30, 2023, which led to the arrest of Juan Perez-Correa and two other men, all with Massachusetts address...

01/23/2025

While no decision was made, the Greenville City Council held a discussion at its January meeting about e-cigarettes and to***co being purchased and possessed by minors. No action was taken at the end of the long discussion. Council members gave the city manager direction to proceed with the developm...

01/23/2025

HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville has added two more surgeons to expand available surgical services. They are Dr. Lisa Kowalski and Dr. Jason McAllaster. Dr. McAllaster provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment in general and endoscopic surgery. Dr. Kowalski focuses on breast surgery, co...

01/22/2025

The Factory Theatre is excited to announce the upcoming auditions for the musical The Drowsy Chaperone. Students and community members sixteen and older are invited to audition. The Factory Theatre at Greenville University is a community theatre open to all Bond County, Illinois residents and its su...

01/22/2025

At the Greenville City Council’s recent meeting, City Manager Jo Hollenkamp and members of the talked about a concern of parking spaces being available on the square for shoppers. Hollenkamp said she is searching for a solution to the problem as county courthouse employees are parking in front of ...

01/22/2025

The City of Greenville is seeking applicants from persons interested in becoming full-time police officers. Applicants can apply through the new lateral transfer program or at the entry-level. Lateral requirements include previously being employed as a certified full-time sworn officer of a regular....

01/22/2025

The Greenville Blue Jays are in the semifinals of their 78th Annual James Burke Tournament. The Jays recorded a 42-27 victory over Piasa Monday evening in their first game. They led by only two points after one quarter and were in front 23-16 at halftime. Greenville added onto the lead by outscoring...

01/22/2025

The Greenville Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship for boys and girls ages 9-14 will be Saturday, January 25, in the Greenville High School auxiliary gym. Registration begins at 12:30 PM and competition begins at 1 PM sharp. Registration is free, but a parent or guardian signature is require...

01/22/2025

Get ready, race fans! World Famous Highland Speedway is thrilled to unveil our action-packed 2025 season schedule! With events running from March to December, this season promises high-octane excitement, unforgettable nights, and some of the best racing in the region. Special Events to Watch: March....

01/22/2025

This Friday, January 24, is the new date for a ceremony to honor two former Mulberry Grove school district coaches for their many years of service. Prior to Friday night’s varsity basketball game, the baseball field will be named for Stan Breuchaud and the basketball court for Tom Jackson. The Ace...

01/22/2025

The Greenville Lady Comets are scheduled to play Thursday in their second game of the Vandalia Mid-Winter Tournament. They will battle Vandalia at 6 p.m. Both teams lost their first games on Monday If the Lady Comets defeat Vandalia, they will play for fifth place at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. A loss to V...

01/22/2025

The Greenville Comets halted a three-game losing streak with a victory Thursday night in the Litchfield Invitational. The Comets came from behind to defeat Hillsboro 60-56. Greenville High led by eight in the first quarter, then fell behind 31-28 at halftime. The Hiltoppers’ lead expanded to nine ...

01/22/2025

The Greenville Comets battled hard to pull out a 60-56 win over Hillsboro Tuesday night at the Litchfield Tournament. Jeff Leidel talked with Coach Todd Cantrill after the game and here’s that conversation: