Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Paxton

10/16/2026

Hotel has rooms for Thursday 10/22/26 but very limited space for Friday 10/23/26

Rosemary Weber, 86, of Buckley passed away at 11:03 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2026 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Buckley with Rev. J. Kevin Wyckoff officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cem...

10/16/2026

Confirmed Dairy Queen!!

PAXTON — The Paxton City Council approved zoning variances last week to allow for two raised signs, one 80 and the other 25 feet high, advertising the Union 76 fuel station and attached fast-food restaurant — finally confirmed to be a Dairy Queen — under construction just east of the Interstat...

10/16/2026

So sad to learn this news. Our condolences go out to the Weber Family.

10/15/2026

Lets play some ball

New faces in new roles this year! Looking forward to all things PBL Boys Basketball! We are still looking for volunteers at the high school level!

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

Stay informed! Closure ahead

In the press release, IDOT encouraged drivers to watch for changed conditions and signs in the area, and obey posted speed limits.

IDOT started the project in 2021 and expects to complete it in 2027. According to the project’s website, projected improvements include two flyover ramps between I-74 and I-57, as well as a third auxiliary lane in both directions of I-74 between Prospect and Duncan roads.

✍️ Written by Jake Crawmer
📷️ Photo Courtesy of Illinois Department of Transportation

10/14/2026

Carve out a new tradition. Give Blood!

A single blood donation can help save multiple lives. Join GAHHS and make a difference in our communities by donating blood at our upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drive.

📅 Wednesday, October 21st
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
📍 First Presbyterian Church
401 N. Church Street
Gibson City, IL 60936

Schedule your appointment today:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Gibsoncityhospital

You can also register through the Blood Donor App.

10/14/2026

🛹🎸CKY | THIS SATURDAY!

w/ Drew Cagle & The Reputation and Terminus Victor!

6pm Doors // 7pm Show
18+ (All Ages w/ Parent/Guardian)
🎟️Get Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cky-the-cadillac-paxton-il-tickets-1991163208758

Known for blending skate culture, hard rock, and chaotic energy, CKY exploded in the early 2000s with massive tracks like “96 Quite Bitter Beings,” “Flesh Into Gear,” & “Escape From Hellview,” among others

10/14/2026

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10/14/2026

Paxton Cobblestone is seeking to hire 1-2 people to work as Maintenance.

Job is live on indeed and can fill out application in person at the Front Desk- please no telephone calls.

Starting pay is $15-$16 per hour

Qualifications include
-assist with cleaning public areas, parking lot, storage rooms
-help move or carry furniture, deliveries etc restocking
-maintenance cleanliness of parking lot, sidewalks and stairwells
-vacuuming and cleaning pool and emptying filters
- unclogging drains
-vacuum maintenance and repair
-light painting and drywall repair
-reattaching towel bars, robe hooks and other shelves
-putting together desk chairs
-carpet shampooing

If you have skillset that includes
-kaba locks
-ptacs
-CPO for pools

Please let us know- that knowledge will help negotiate starting pay rate

Need high school diploma or GED