Day: July 23, 2026

Residents in Jasper County and eight surrounding counties have access to a variety of free housing counseling services and home assistance programs through the Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA). The agency provides free housing counseling and helps connect eligible households with resources for home repairs, energy efficiency improvements, homeownership, foreclosure

NEWTON, Ill. — The Newton City Council approved the city’s annual appropriations ordinance for the 2026-27 fiscal year Tuesday evening while also advancing several infrastructure initiatives and discussing long-term improvements to stormwater management and economic development. The meeting opened with the adoption of an amended agenda, removing one agenda item