Newton City Council Approves TIF Incentives, Yager Lift Station Repairs and Aquatic Center Bond Redemption

By Jasper County Daily News The Newton City Council addressed several financial, infrastructure and community matters during its September 15 meeting, including tax increment financing incentives, repairs to the Yager Lift Station, a proposed Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant application and early payment of outstanding bonds connected to the Newton

Road Naming Ceremony to Honor Local Vietnam Veteran Jackie Wayne “Jack” Steinman

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) will host a road naming and dedication ceremony honoring Jackie Wayne “Jack” Steinman at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Willow Hill Park in Jasper County. The ceremony will recognize House Joint Resolution 30, which designates the junction of Illinois Route 49 and Illinois