Eureka News

The stock market has gone up and down, and up again. "With all the volatility we've experienced in the last couple of years," says Kathy Sweedler, U of I Extension Educator, "2010 is a good time to take a fresh look at our investments." To help you get started, University of Illinois Extension is presenting a lunch and learn seminar, "Diversify, ...

Lead by attorney Scott Baldwin , the Metamora Community Band turned out a seven-piece brass band to carol the public on Main Street during the Eureka Business Association's annual Holiday Stroll earlier this month.

The Bells in Motion bell choir staff set up prior to a standing-room-only concert at Eureka Christian Church on Christmas Sunday evening.

The Journal Star has been holding question and answer debates with the candidates.

Monday December 14th, 4 7 pm is the time to visit the Eureka Public Library for "Home Town" gifts and merchandise.

The Eureka Business Association will be hosting a Candy Cane Hunt on Sunday, December 13 at 3:00 p.m. at Lake Eureka Upper Park.

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Financial Recovery? Why should we trust the Fed, which is enmeshed with the largest financial institutions in the country, with banks having some say in election to the boards of Regional Feds? Don't forget the the Federal Reserve is primarily responsible for the financial crisis and the subsequent recession.

I've decided to become a candidate seeking the position of Precinct Committeeman representing the Republican voters of Olio 2. When I mentioned this to a friend, she said she thought I had said I would never run for political office.

I love long weekends. I have always loved them, and fortunately public school was always willing to oblige me we had plenty of long weekends to spare.

John Isom works on his entry for the Eureka College Homecoming street and sign painting contest in relative comfort.

The 2009 Olio Cemetery Walk, sponsored by the Woodford County Historical Society, Eureka College's Theater Department, Eureka Christian Church and the EC Circle K service club drew hundreds to the sunlit, breezy cemetery last Sunday.

The restoration of Stumbaugh Cemetery in Montgomery Township will be the topic of the October 8th meeting of the Woodford County Historical Society.

There is a lot of interest in restoring areas to native plants, but people often don't know how to go about it.

Do you have a new or old quilt or textile item that you made or was given to you that holds a special place in your heart? If so, please consider sharing your joy with others at the first annual Heart House Quilt and Textile Show on October 2 and 3. To enter an item in the Show, pick up a registration form at Heart House, University of Illinois ...

The 2009 Taste of Eureka will be held from 4:30-7:00 P.M., Friday, Sept. 25. The event was moved ahead on the calendar to avoid the freezing cold which has accompanied the previous events.

"Aprons and Their Stories" will be the topic of the September 17th meeting of the Woodford County Sewing Guild.

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood heads back to Washington after helping to spread President Obama's education message at two Peoriaa 'area schools Tuesday.

Eureka firefighters conduct smoke drills and practice ventilation techniques on a residential structure at 208 S. Major owned by Eureka Community Bank.

Regular readers of my column are aware that I often point out problems with government elected or appointed officials.