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Mt. Sterling ice rink opens for second season

Brown County

Mt. Sterling ice rink opens for second season

MT. STERLING -- West Central Illinois residents have another opportunity this winter to go ice skating with the return of the ice skating rink in Mt. Sterling. A report from WLDS notes that the rink has added new features this year, including games, photo backdrops, and refreshments. The rink is open for general admission from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on […]

How RFK Jr.’s health proposals could affect Illinois

Capitol News Illinois

How RFK Jr.’s health proposals could affect Illinois

WASHINGTON/SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) -- Every new presidential administration comes with policy changes, but the incoming second administration of President-elect Donald Trump and his proposed secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., could dramatically reshape the public health landscape. Kennedy, a former political rival of Trump, became a close ally of Trump over the final months of the 2024 campaign and was named to the HHS post […]

Illinois State Board of Elections certifies 2024 election results

Capitol News Illinois

Illinois State Board of Elections certifies 2024 election results

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) — Vice President Kamala Harris won Illinois by nearly 11 points as turnout dipped in 2024, according to official election results certified by the State Board of Elections. The board met Monday to certify the results of the 2024 election and released final vote totals for races around the state, including locking in several close legislative races. The results also reflected shifts in turnout and voting […]

Hillsboro man charged with stealing collectable coins in Missouri

Missouri

Hillsboro man charged with stealing collectable coins in Missouri

ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- A man with ties to Montgomery County in Illinois faces theft charges in St. Charles, Mo., stemming from an incident last summer. Dallas R. Langham, 43, of Hillsboro, faces charges by St. Charles County prosecutors of stealing collectible currency worth around $250,000 during a collector show in St. Charles in July. The charges were filed in county court on October 31. The initial charge, which exceeds […]

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Raymond

Illinois

Raymond prepares for holiday season

RAYMOND -- The Raymond Village Board was called to order at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18. A motion was made by Trustee Krager and seconded by Trustee Snyder to approve the minutes of the Nov. 4 meeting and the financial report for October. All voted in favor with the exception of Poggenpohl, who voted present. The motion carried. In streets and alleys, the Christmas lights are up and the […]

todayNovember 22, 2024 24

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Illinois

School board races set in Montgomery County

HILLSBORO -- The filing period for submitting completed nominating papers and petitions for school board candidates in Montgomery County and its four main school districts to the county clerk’s office ended on Monday, Nov. 18, according to County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser. Hillsboro Three seats are up on April 1 in the Hillsboro school district. Four candidates filed petitions for this election. They include Bill Christian and Nathan Kirby from Hillsboro […]

todayNovember 22, 2024 32

Nokomis Central Illinois

Illinois

Nokomis Chamber met November 12

NOKOMIS -- The Greater Nokomis Chamber of Commerce met for its monthly meeting on November 12 at Aumann Auctions. Minutes for the October meeting were approved via a motion from Becki Stolte. The treasurer's report reflects an available balance of $16,506.90, which the increase is due to the sponsorship money received for the MAPPING program. The report also reflects certificate of deposit balances of $43,259.96. The CD accounts are coming […]

todayNovember 20, 2024 28

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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 […]

todayApril 18, 2024 65

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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) […]

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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 […]

todayApril 17, 2024 64

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Individuals named in Mattoon murder-suicide

MATTOON -- The Mattoon Police Department has confirmed the identities of two individuals involved in a November 10 murder-suicide. According to Police Chief Sam Gaines, 37-year-old Davontye Browder murdered 34-year-old Keisha Seeley before killing himself. The incident occurred at around 9:15 a.m. at 817 N. 34th Street. Gaines confirmed that both Browder and Seeley had a gunshot wound to the head. That analysis was also confirmed by Coles County Coroner […]

todayNovember 18, 2024 105

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Champaign County

DECISION 2024: Champaign County to vote on two local measures

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY -- Voters in Champaign County will soon decide on a ballot measure on November 5 that seeks to double the existing public safety sales tax. The tax, currently set at 0.25%, under the countywide ballot initiative would double the existing tax to 0.50%. This would increase the tax for every $100 spent in the county from $0.25 to $0.50. The tax hike would not be applied to sales […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 53

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Capital Area Region

Tenative multiplier set for 11 Illinois counties

SPRINGFIELD — Eleven counties in Illinois have been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factors (PAEF), according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The PAEFs for these counties are the following: Cass County: 1.0000 Christian County: 1.0000 Douglas County: 1.0202 Fayette County: 1.0000 Franklin County: 1.0000 Greene County: 1.0000 Marion County: 1.0000 Peoria County: 1.0000 Piatt County: 1.0000 Sangamon County: 1.0000 St. Clair County: 1.0000 The […]

todayApril 11, 2024 75

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Tenative multiplier set for 14 Illinois counties

SPRINGFIELD -- Fourteen counties in Illinois have been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factors (PAEF), according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The PAEFs for these counties are the following: Adams County: 1.0000 Bond County: 0.9238 Brown County: 1.0000 Cass County: 1.0000 Champaign County: 1.0000 DeWitt County: 1.0000 Jersey County: 1.0000 Logan County: 1.0000 McLean County: 1.0000 Morgan County: 0.9797 Moultrie County: 1.0000 Sangamon […]

todayMarch 10, 2024 63

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Brown County

Mt. Sterling ice rink opens for second season

MT. STERLING -- West Central Illinois residents have another opportunity this winter to go ice skating with the return of the ice skating rink in Mt. Sterling. A report from WLDS notes that the rink has added new features this year, including games, photo backdrops, and refreshments. The rink is open for general admission from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on […]

todayDecember 5, 2024 14

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Illinois

Pike County property transactions: October 16-31

Heartland Newsfeed transaction information for Pike County is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents.  Central State Bank of Pleasant Hill sold a residence at 102 E. Quincy in Pleasant Hill to Justin J. Perez and Taylor N. Perez of Pleasant Hill in October […]

todayNovember 18, 2024 94

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Jerseyville

Illinois

Jerseyville nursing facility cited for code violations

JERSEYVILLE -- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) revealed its nursing home violations report for the second quarter of 2024 on Wednesday, and a Jerseyville nursing facility is among the 268 violation reports completed. Jerseyville Nursing & Rehab Center, located at 1001 S. State Street, was one of five facilities in the entire state cited with a type AA violation of the Nursing Home Care Act during this period, […]

todayAugust 22, 2024 364

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Illinois

Explore commercial pumpkin production at Extension Field Day

GRAFTON -- As Illinois ranks number one in both pumpkin production and processing, it provides a great opportunity to bring together growers, producers, and those who love talking pumpkins. University of Illinois Extension can help kick off the fall season with a Pumpkin Field Day on Sept. 5 at Eckert’s Orchard at 951 S. Green Mount Rd., Belleville. The day will begin at 10 a.m., and registration includes lunch.  There is no cost […]

todayJuly 26, 2024 89

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Illinois

Illinois legislators seek to protect children on social media

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from advocates for a measure that regulates social media companies to protect children.  Senate Bill 1126 would implement new regulations to protect children from the dangers of social media to avoid predators' hateful speech and create a safer environment for children overall.  State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) explained the goal of the bill.  "Today's discussions are crucial about how […]

todaySeptember 21, 2023 92

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Illinois

Workforce training center opens in Litchfield

LITCHFIELD (The Center Square) – The new South Central Illinois Regional Workforce Training and Innovation Center in Litchfield is open, thanks to $8.6 million in funding from tax and fee increases. State and local officials cut the ribbon on the training facility this week to serve Montgomery and Macoupin counties. Litchfield Mayor Steve Daugherty said the new facility will be instrumental in training the next generation of workers. State and […]

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Capitol News Illinois

How RFK Jr.’s health proposals could affect Illinois

WASHINGTON/SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) -- Every new presidential administration comes with policy changes, but the incoming second administration of President-elect Donald Trump and his proposed secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., could dramatically reshape the public health landscape. Kennedy, a former political rival of Trump, became a close ally of Trump over the final months of the 2024 campaign and was named to the HHS post […]

todayDecember 5, 2024 14

Illinois State Board of Elections

Capitol News Illinois

Illinois State Board of Elections certifies 2024 election results

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) — Vice President Kamala Harris won Illinois by nearly 11 points as turnout dipped in 2024, according to official election results certified by the State Board of Elections. The board met Monday to certify the results of the 2024 election and released final vote totals for races around the state, including locking in several close legislative races. The results also reflected shifts in turnout and voting […]

todayDecember 5, 2024 15

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Illinois

Illinois advocates, lawmakers call for ending juvenile court virtual hearings

A 2020 report from the Brennan Center notes that "several stud­ies of remote witness testi­mony by chil­dren found that the chil­dren were perceived as less accur­ate, believ­able, consist­ent, and confid­ent when appear­ing over video." SPRINGFIELD (Public News Service) -- At the beginning of the pandemic, Illinois transitioned most of its court operations online. Now, two years later, advocates and lawmakers are calling for an end to virtual hearings in juvenile court. […]

todayMarch 15, 2022 29

Illinois

Illinois

Advocate: Fair redistricting in Illinois could curb power brokering

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who backed a nonpartisan redistricting process on the campaign trail, last June signed into law new House and Senate maps drafted by lawmakers. CHICAGO (Public News Service) -- Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is facing 22 charges of bribery and racketeering. The Chicago Democrat led the chamber for decades, and one ethical-government advocate said his control of the redistricting process was one way he maintained […]

todayMarch 15, 2022 36

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Bi-state region again under heat advisory

Expect the remainder of your Independence Day holiday and most of this week to be hot and unbearable in the bi-state region. The National Weather Service in St. Louis has activated a Heat Advisory Sunday afternoon. It will officially be in effect as of noon Monday, July 4. High temperatures and high humidity create hazardous conditions with heat index values between 100 and 105 degrees on Monday. In addition, the heat […]

todayJuly 4, 2022 39

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East Central Missouri

Ralls County police blotter: March 31-April 6

NEW LONDON -- The Ralls County Sheriff’s Department released the following weekly police activity report for the period starting March 31 and ending on April 6: For more Ralls County news, follow Heartland Newsfeed @HLNF_Bulletin on Twitter. Additionally, you can follow Heartland Newsfeed on Facebook and Reddit among other platforms. You can now follow our news updates on Telegram and MeWe. Support independent journalism. Become a patron on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. There are other donor […]

todayApril 11, 2024 61

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East Central Missouri

New dialing system coming to 573 area code in Missouri

(Missourinet) -- Beginning in 2024, all local calls within Missouri’s 573 area code will have to be placed using the full 10 digits of your phone number. A new overlay 235 area code is being created because there weren’t that many available phone numbers left, according to Scott Rupp with the Missouri Public Service Commission. “This has happened in multiple different parts of the state,” said Rupp. “It’s constantly happened […]

todaySeptember 19, 2023 28

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Missouri

Hillsboro man charged with stealing collectable coins in Missouri

ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- A man with ties to Montgomery County in Illinois faces theft charges in St. Charles, Mo., stemming from an incident last summer. Dallas R. Langham, 43, of Hillsboro, faces charges by St. Charles County prosecutors of stealing collectible currency worth around $250,000 during a collector show in St. Charles in July. The charges were filed in county court on October 31. The initial charge, which exceeds […]

todayNovember 26, 2024 28

Warrenton

Missouri

Warrenton police blotter: June 3-16

WARRENTON — The Warrenton Police Department released the following weekly incident report for the dates of June 3-16: Monday, June 3 Warren County Center, a store employee witnessed a male subject select multiple items and stash them in an aisle. The subject then went to a self checkout where they paid for different items. They then went back to retrieve the stashed items and passed all points of sale. The subject […]

todayJune 30, 2024 79

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Marion County

Hannibal police blotter: April 2024

HANNIBAL -- The Hannibal Police Department has released its police blotter activity for the period starting April 1 and ending April 30, 2024: HPD_April0115 HPD_April1630 For more Marion County (MO) news, follow Heartland Newsfeed @HLNF_Bulletin on Twitter. Additionally, you can follow Heartland Newsfeed on Facebook and Reddit among other platforms. You can now follow our news updates on Telegram and MeWe. Support independent journalism. Become a patron on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. There are other donor […]

todayMay 23, 2024 86

Shelbyville Missouri

Missouri

Shelbyville aldermen approve engineering services

SHELBYVILLE, Mo. -- The Shelbyville Board of Aldermen met in regular session on Monday, April 1, 2024, at the city office at 6 p.m. Present were Mayor Mike Vanskike, Aldermen Brad Willey, Jerry Myers, Gene Boyles, Rob Southers. Gina Mesmer, Randy Shores, and Nathan Minear.  Mayor Vanskike opened the meeting at 6 p.m.  Alderman Myers made a motion to approve the March minutes and Alderman Southers seconded the motion. Motion […]

todayApril 11, 2024 131

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Missouri

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 […]

todayAugust 24, 2022 26

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Financial News

Missouri legislation would shield cryptocurrency from some taxes

JEFFERSON CITY (The Center Square) – Missourians using digital or virtual currencies would be protected from some taxation under a bill introduced in the legislature. House Bill 2672, sponsored by Rep. Phil Christofanelli (R-St. Peters) exempts cryptocurrencies from property tax and securities regulation. The bill defines digital assets in Missouri’s Uniform Commercial Code. It would exempt the sale or use of cryptocurrency from money transmitter licensing requirements. “My goal is […]

todayFebruary 24, 2022 22

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Hoskins emerges victorious in crowded GOP race for Missouri Secretary of State

(MissouriNet) -- Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg) has won the GOP primary for Secretary of State. He beat a crowded field of seven other Republican candidates to emerge victorious. Hoskins told MissouriNet that he could not have done this without his supporters. “It’s very humbling driving across the state and meeting new people that said they’ve been going door-to-door for me or they’re working the polls for me, or they walked […]

todayAugust 7, 2024 71

Missouri childcare

Missouri

Missouri voters reject ballot measure to help childcare providers

(MissouriNet) -- Missouri has a critical shortage of affordable childcare providers and an attempt to help them to keep their doors open has failed. Missouri voters soundly rejected a ballot measure Tuesday that would have allowed the state legislature to pass a property tax exemption for childcare providers. Once the votes were tallied, about 55% of voters opposed the plan, while 45% supported it. The proposal covered licensed and unlicensed […]

todayAugust 7, 2024 72

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Missouri

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 […]

todayJune 4, 2024 131

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Heartland Newsfeed Podcast Network

Uncovering America’s methamphetamine history

(Missouri News Service/Public News Service) -- Missouri may, at one time, have had a reputation as the "meth-lab capital of the country" - but a five-part podcast uncovers its true history. "Home Cooked: A Fifty-Year History of Meth in America" delves into the relationship of methamphetamine use with broader drug policies and social and cultural ramifications. Reporter Olivia Weeks with The Daily Yonder, who produced and hosts the podcast, said meth […]

todayApril 19, 2024 82

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Decision 2024

Supreme Court rejects RFK Jr.’s bid to be removed from Michigan, Wisconsin ballots

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s last-ditch bid Tuesday to remove his name from the presidential ballots in the swing states of Michigan and Wisconsin. Kennedy, who ended his independent presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump, made an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court in an effort to make sure his name did not inadvertently draw votes from the former president. Last week, Kennedy issued two separate emergency requests, which argued that […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 27

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Amazon

World

14 dead after plane crashes in Amazon

(UPI) -- At least 14 people died Saturday after a small passenger plane crashed in the Amazon, officials said. Wilson Lima, the governor of the Brazilian state Amazonas, announced the plane crash in Barcelos in a statement on Twitter. Lima said 12 passengers and two crew members died. "Our teams are working from the outset to provide the necessary support. To family and friends, my solidarity and prayers," Lima said. Brazil's Aeronautical Accident Investigation […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023 99

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