In February 2024, Heartland Newsfeed covered the Decatur press conference announcing the launch of the Connect Macon County initiative. However, as we near 2 1/2 years since the initiative launch, where does it stand as we near the end of the first half of 2026? Phase 1: The 14-week study and building a formal broadband expansion In the February 2024 press conference, Macon County leadership, the Macon County Farm Bureau, […]

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BLOOMINGTON -- A press conference at Grossinger Motors Arena will not take place as regularly scheduled. The press conference was to be held on Wednesday regarding the announcement of a naming rights opportunity. An email from the city's Arts & Entertainment Department would confirm this intent. This comes as severe weather is set to impact Central Illinois later today. "Due to weather conditions, the City of Bloomington and the Bloomington […]

HILLSBORO -- At 7:50 AM CDT Wednesday, the National Weather Service in St. Louis issued a Tornado Watch for Montgomery County, Illinois, active until at least 3 PM. The full text of the alert is below: TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 340 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 750 AM CDT WED JUN 17 2026 TORNADO WATCH 340 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS […]

Another round of severe weather is in the forecast for Wednesday, beginning in the afternoon. The National Weather Service says there is a potential for strong winds, damaging hail, and even strong tornadoes.  The risk of this potential severe weather has been increasing since last weekend. Taylorville, Assumption, and Moweaqua are at a level 3 risk. In addition, Quincy, Northeastern Missouri, and most of the Greater St. Louis Metro Area […]

BLOOMINGTON -- The City of Bloomington's Arts & Entertainment Department will host a press conference on Wednesday to announce a new naming rights opportunity for Grossinger Motors Arena. The announcement comes during a period of exceptional growth for the arena. Over the past year, Grossinger Motors Arena distributed more than 192,000 tickets, hosted 68 events, and generated nearly 82 million annual media impressions. This reflects the venue's growing reach and […]

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