Dear Savvy Senior, My 78-year-old father has lived alone since my mother passed away two years ago. He insists he’s fine, but I can tell he spends most of his time by...

The wait is finally over! The 22nd Annual Chili and Soup Cook Off and 12th Annual Cupcake Wars are finally here. The New Baden Chamber of Commerce invites you to our fun...

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville are asking residents of Clinton, Madison and Bond counties to participate in...

The World Series starts on Friday. The Milwaukee Brewers punched their ticket to the Fall Classic after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers last week,...

The cost of goods and services has risen considerably in recent years. Food and fuel costs garner considerable attention, but utilities also are...

For many families, hospice care will become one of the most important and personal forms of care they will ever encounter. The topic can be difficult to approach. Many...

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m getting ready to start my Social Security retirement benefits and have two children at home, ages 17 and 15. I’ve heard they may also be eligible for...

The weather is cooling, the leaves are changing, and harvest has begun. Fall is finally here, just in time for the New Baden 22nd Annual Chili and Soup Cook Off and 12th...

BOB CROW OF TRENTON participated in the Illinois Senior Games on October 3 at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Park in Chandlerville, IL. Bob was...

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period: October 15, 2026 – December 7, 2026. Beneficiaries can change or sign up for Medicare Advantage and Part D...

The Clinton County Historical Society will show the 1944 mystery thriller, “Laura”, on Friday, October 16, at its museum, 1091 Franklin Street, in Carlyle. Starring Vincent...

The New Baden American Legion Post is hosting a Veterans Outreach Afternoon (1600-1900) sponsored by the Veterans Assistance Commission of Clinton County (VACCC). The U.S....

The next meeting of the Clinton County Historical society will be on Monday, October 12, at 6:30 p.m. at its museum, 1091 Franklin Street, in Carlyle. Enjoy an evening with...

The Trenton Chamber of Commerce invites kids to the 8th annual Trick-or-Treat in downtown Trenton on Friday, October 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. The route...

Dear Savvy Senior, Since my dad passed away last year, my 82-year-old mother has struggled to keep up with her bills. She’s proud and insists on doing things herself, but I...