Bureau News

It's a safe assumption that West Nile Virus-carrying mosquitoes and/or birds are now in Bureau County, according to Diana Rawlings, executive director of the Bureau/Putnam County Health Department.

More than 200 Bureau County residents are serving their communities as First Responders and ambulance personnel, answering emergency calls to help people in need.

At last month's public hearing for the Route 89 Bridge Replacement Project, those in attendance had a chance to have their voices heard.

The village of Bureau will hold two Memorial Day services on Monday. The first service will be at 9:30 a.m. at Miller Cemetery on Route 29.

One thing you might note on your calendars is the free fishing days in the state of Illinois from June 8-11. This is a great time for you to take the kids or grandkids out for a great fishing adventure.

Although the land that comprises Bureau County has been around since the beginning of time, and men and women have walked its rolling hills and prairies for thousands of years, Bureau County as a county has only existed for 175 years.