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Nokomis Weather
Nokomis, IL
Jul 4, 2025
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Extreme heat expected through Tuesday
The Bi-State region will be experiencing humid conditions and scorching extreme heat this weekend through early next week. The majority of the region is under a Heat Advisory starting at noon local time on Saturday and currently set to expire Tuesday evening at 9 p.m. According to the National Weather Service offices in Lincoln, St. Louis, and Paducah, heat indices could get as high as 106. The exception lies in […]
Summer reading program underway at Nokomis Public Library
NOKOMIS -- The Summer Reading Program is well underway at Nokomis Public Library, which recently kicked off its summer 2025 program. The 2025 theme for the program is called "Level Up at the Library". "Our Summer Reading Program is geared toward kids ages two through high school seniors," said Library Director Lisa Casterline. "We like to offer events that the entire family can enjoy." From science and learning-themes events to […]
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CAPITAL AREA
Extreme heat expected through Tuesday
The Bi-State region will be experiencing humid conditions and scorching extreme heat this weekend through early next week. The majority of the region is under a Heat Advisory starting at noon local time on Saturday and currently set to expire Tuesday evening at 9 p.m. According to the National Weather Service offices in Lincoln, St. Louis, and Paducah, heat indices could get as high as 106. The exception lies in […]
IDNR seeks campground hosts for 2025
SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season for state parks, recreation areas, and historic sites across Illinois. Campground hosting is a perfect position for anyone who enjoys camping and helping other people. Hosts are often the first face to greet state park visitors. They check on arrivals and departures, write camping permits, acquaint campers with park facilities and regulations, answer […]
EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Heat Advisory extended to Thursday
A Heat Advisory currently in place has now been extended to Thursday evening. At 1:06 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service announced an extension to the current Heat Advisory, which was initially to expire at 9 p.m. Tuesday. Other areas received an extension to the advisory yesterday evening. The amended Heat Advisory is now set to expire at 9 p.m. on Thursday. For more information stated in the original story, […]
Extreme heat expected through Tuesday
The Bi-State region will be experiencing humid conditions and scorching extreme heat this weekend through early next week. The majority of the region is under a Heat Advisory starting at noon local time on Saturday and currently set to expire Tuesday evening at 9 p.m. According to the National Weather Service offices in Lincoln, St. Louis, and Paducah, heat indices could get as high as 106. The exception lies in […]
WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Heat Advisory extended to Thursday
A Heat Advisory currently in place has now been extended to Thursday evening. At 1:06 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service announced an extension to the current Heat Advisory, which was initially to expire at 9 p.m. Tuesday. Other areas received an extension to the advisory yesterday evening. The amended Heat Advisory is now set to expire at 9 p.m. on Thursday. For more information stated in the original story, […]
Extreme heat expected through Tuesday
The Bi-State region will be experiencing humid conditions and scorching extreme heat this weekend through early next week. The majority of the region is under a Heat Advisory starting at noon local time on Saturday and currently set to expire Tuesday evening at 9 p.m. According to the National Weather Service offices in Lincoln, St. Louis, and Paducah, heat indices could get as high as 106. The exception lies in […]
ST. LOUIS METRO EAST
Heat Advisory extended to Thursday
A Heat Advisory currently in place has now been extended to Thursday evening. At 1:06 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service announced an extension to the current Heat Advisory, which was initially to expire at 9 p.m. Tuesday. Other areas received an extension to the advisory yesterday evening. The amended Heat Advisory is now set to expire at 9 p.m. on Thursday. For more information stated in the original story, […]
Extreme heat expected through Tuesday
The Bi-State region will be experiencing humid conditions and scorching extreme heat this weekend through early next week. The majority of the region is under a Heat Advisory starting at noon local time on Saturday and currently set to expire Tuesday evening at 9 p.m. According to the National Weather Service offices in Lincoln, St. Louis, and Paducah, heat indices could get as high as 106. The exception lies in […]
OBITUARIES
Douglas Egbert, 67, Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE -- Douglas Dwight Egbert, 67, of Jacksonville passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home. He was born November 13, 1956, in Garden City, Kan., the son of Gilbert and Phyllis Snyder Egbert. He was raised in Dighton, Kan. He met Mary Tobin on September 28, 1989, and they were married at their home on November 19, 2005. Mary was the love of his life, friend, fellow sports […]
OBITUARIES
Melvin King, 77, Carlinville
CARLINVILLE -- Melvin Dale King, 77, of Carlinville died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Lakeside Rehab, Carlinville. He was born September 20, 1946 in Carlinville, the son of the late Melvin Dale and Vivian Pearl Qualls King. He married Doris Lee Smith and later married Judy Lee Armstrong, who both preceded him in death. Surviving is brother Jeffery Kent King of Hettick, nephews Kevin Witt of Pleasant Plains, Bob (Janet) […]
OBITUARIES
Jack Daugherty, 82, Farmersville
FARMERSVILLE -- Jack R. Daugherty, 82, of Farmersville passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 10, 2024, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. Jack was born on February 5, 1942, to Clarence and Alice (Nagel) Daugherty in Honey Bend. Jack graduated from Lanphier High School with the class of 1960. In 1961, Jack married Kay (Combs) Long, and they later divorced, and then in 1980, he married Peggy (Lafferty) Giles, and they later […]
ILLINOIS NEWS BUREAUS
NEW LAW IN 2025: Illinois media companies must report 120 days before out-of-state sale
SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – Among the nearly 300 new laws set to take effect Jan. 1 in Illinois is one impacting potential sales of local media outlets to out-of-state buyers. Senate Bill 3592 passed the Senate in April. Sponsor of the bill state Sen. Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) said it requires local media outlets looking to sell to an out-of-state buyer to provide a 120-day notice to the state and their staff. […]
“Chicken bill” heading to Governor’s desk to ease restrictions on small poultry farmers
SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) -- A bill that would lift long-standing restrictions on small poultry farmers in Illinois, reducing red tape and transforming the way local farmers process and sell their products, is heading to the governor. Under a measure dubbed the “chicken bill,” farmers who process fewer than 7,500 birds annually would be exempt from state and federal inspections of their poultry operations or from having to send birds […]
Illinois rural news options remain limited
(Illinois News Connection/Public News Service) -- The days of thumbing through a community newspaper are retreating into history. A Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism 2024 report showed fewer than 5,600 newspapers are still in business and 80% are weekly publications. The data also found the Illinois counties of Hamilton, Wayne, Franklin, Jefferson, Perry, and Saline have only one newspaper each. Four others have none. Fewer publications mean more news deserts, which […]
SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI
Heat Advisory extended to Thursday
A Heat Advisory currently in place has now been extended to Thursday evening. At 1:06 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service announced an extension to the current Heat Advisory, which was initially to expire at 9 p.m. Tuesday. Other areas received an extension to the advisory yesterday evening. The amended Heat Advisory is now set to expire at 9 p.m. on Thursday. For more information stated in the original story, […]
Extreme heat expected through Tuesday
The Bi-State region will be experiencing humid conditions and scorching extreme heat this weekend through early next week. The majority of the region is under a Heat Advisory starting at noon local time on Saturday and currently set to expire Tuesday evening at 9 p.m. According to the National Weather Service offices in Lincoln, St. Louis, and Paducah, heat indices could get as high as 106. The exception lies in […]
EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI
Heat Advisory extended to Thursday
A Heat Advisory currently in place has now been extended to Thursday evening. At 1:06 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service announced an extension to the current Heat Advisory, which was initially to expire at 9 p.m. Tuesday. Other areas received an extension to the advisory yesterday evening. The amended Heat Advisory is now set to expire at 9 p.m. on Thursday. For more information stated in the original story, […]
ST. LOUIS METRO
Heat Advisory extended to Thursday
A Heat Advisory currently in place has now been extended to Thursday evening. At 1:06 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service announced an extension to the current Heat Advisory, which was initially to expire at 9 p.m. Tuesday. Other areas received an extension to the advisory yesterday evening. The amended Heat Advisory is now set to expire at 9 p.m. on Thursday. For more information stated in the original story, […]
NORTHEASTERN MISSOURI
Heat Advisory extended to Thursday
A Heat Advisory currently in place has now been extended to Thursday evening. At 1:06 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service announced an extension to the current Heat Advisory, which was initially to expire at 9 p.m. Tuesday. Other areas received an extension to the advisory yesterday evening. The amended Heat Advisory is now set to expire at 9 p.m. on Thursday. For more information stated in the original story, […]
MISSOURI NEWS BUREAUS
Missouri Dems critical of proposed tax cut
JEFFERSON CITY (The Center Square) – As Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson began traveling throughout the state on Tuesday to promote a $700 million income tax reduction during a special session in September, Democrats criticized the plan. “The Governor’s Special Session is an election season ploy to change the subject after suddenly discovering that eliminating Missourians’ reproductive rights isn’t the winning issue Republicans thought it would be,” House Minority Leader […]
New law will update rules for Missouri fireworks retailers
JEFFERSON CITY (MissouriNet) -- A public safety bill signed into law this month will update regulations for using and selling fireworks in Missouri. State Rep. Tim Taylor (R-Speed) sponsored that portion of SB 81. He told MissouriNet that the state’s fireworks regulations have not been updated in roughly 20 years. “Fireworks are a big thing for Missourians. We spend more per capita in Missouri than any other state in the […]
Journalists, advocates challenge new redaction rules in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY (Missouri News Service/Public News Service) -- The Missouri Broadcasters Association is among the parties filing a lawsuit, claiming a state law that requires extensive redactions in court documents is unconstitutional. The lawsuit, filed in Jefferson City, challenges a law passed last year that mandates attorneys and judicial officers redact the names of all witnesses and victims in lawsuits and criminal proceedings. Dave Roland, president and CEO of the Freedom Center of […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
BUSINESS/FINANCE
UCB to acquire Midland Community Bank
CHATHAM/KINCAID — United Community Bancorp, Inc. (UCB), has announced it has agreed to acquire Midland Community Bank based in Kincaid. Midland Community Bank is a full-service community bank established in 1968 with two locations in Christian County, Kincaid and Taylorville, with $66.9 million in assets as of March 31, 2025. “Midland is an excellent and well-regarded community institution with a deep commitment to its customers that mirrors our own,” Robert […]
Legal considerations to know for the healthcare field
Working as a healthcare professional isn’t only about caring for patients. You also have to be prepared with legal knowledge applicable to your field.
Why you should consider opening a local business
In today’s business landscape, it is impossible to ignore the opportunities presented by e-commerce. However, this has seen many entrepreneurs sleep on the possibilities afforded by local ventures. Still doubtful? Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why this may be the smartest option. Reduced competition When trying to sell products online, you are competing against thousands of other eCommerce companies. This includes domestic retailers, international firms, and […]
MARKETS
NATIONAL
Mexico, Canada retaliate to U.S. 25% tariffs
OTTAWA/MEXICO CITY/WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Mexico and Canada on Tuesday responded to tariffs imposed by the United States with retaliatory levies. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that the tariffs inflicted on imports from her country by the United States are not justified, and that retaliatory tariffs will be declared this weekend. "We have decided to respond with tariff and non-tariff measures that I will announce on Sunday," Sheinbaum said. Canadian Prime Minister Justin […]
WORLD
Mexico, Canada retaliate to U.S. 25% tariffs
OTTAWA/MEXICO CITY/WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Mexico and Canada on Tuesday responded to tariffs imposed by the United States with retaliatory levies. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that the tariffs inflicted on imports from her country by the United States are not justified, and that retaliatory tariffs will be declared this weekend. "We have decided to respond with tariff and non-tariff measures that I will announce on Sunday," Sheinbaum said. Canadian Prime Minister Justin […]
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