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Nokomis Newkomis

Montgomery County

Nokomis council reports net-positive month

NOKOMIS -- The latest financial report from the City of Nokomis revealed a net-positive month. The city was nearly $4,557 in the positive since the previous report in June. The financial data was presented by Commissioner Charlie O'Malley during the Nokomis City Council's regular meeting on Monday, July 27. Monthly revenues, bills The report revealed monthly revenues of $146,540 since the previous report. They include: Non-Home Rule: $19,300.26 Business District: $12,679.91 1% Sales Tax: $23,035.07 Grocery Tax: $1,375.39 Cannabis Use […]

todayAugust 1, 2026 16

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Menard County

Man identified in Menard County crash, death

GREENVIEW -- Officials in Menard County have identified the man killed in an early-morning crash Friday near Greenview. The Menard County Sheriff's Department identified the man as Chance C. Rutherford, 27, of Greenview. Deputies state that they were called shortly after 5 a.m. Friday to a report of a single-vehicle crash. The crash site was near the intersection of Altig Bridge Avenue and Duncan Avenue in rural Greenview. A deputy arrived on scene before fire and EMS crews and found […]

todayAugust 1, 2026 55

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Missouri

Missouri releases preliminary health insurance rates

The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance has released preliminary rate information for 2027 health plans in the state’s individual and small group markets, kicking off a public review process that will run through late summer. Individual plans cover people who don’t get insurance through an employer, while small group plans serve businesses with between two and 50 employees. The department is currently reviewing companies’ filings to make sure proposed rate changes are justified and comply with state and federal […]

todayAugust 1, 2026 20

Eastern Illinois University Panthers football 2026

Sports

2026 Eastern Illinois football tickets now for sale

CHARLESTON -- Single-game tickets and tailgate squares for the 2026 Eastern Illinois football season will be available starting Saturday, Aug. 1. The Panthers have five home games at O’Brien Field this fall. The home stands begin September 12 with the Hall of Fame Game against regional rival Indiana State. Ohio Valley Conference opponents round out the home slate, starting October 17 when EIU hosts Lindenwood for Community Day. Homecoming is set for October 24 against Southeast Missouri. On November 7, […]

todayAugust 1, 2026 13

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Morgan County

Morgan County bridge patching starts Monday

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Friday that a bridge deck patching project on U.S. 67 in Morgan County will begin next week. The project involves the southbound bridge over Mauvaise Terre Creek between Concord/Arenzville Road and Thomason Road. This project begins Monday, August 3, per the news release Friday.. At least one southbound lane of traffic will be open during the bridge deck patching. Arrow boards and drums will be in place to help direct traffic. Benefits from […]

todayAugust 1, 2026 19

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Christian County

State police investigate fatal crash in Pana

PANA – The Illinois State Police Division of Internal Investigation is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Christian County. On July 29, 2026, at approximately 6:15 a.m., ISP SWAT was executing a search warrant in Tower Hill. While executing the warrant, officers observed an occupied vehicle down the street that was believed to be related to the residence being searched. When approached by a Christian County deputy, the vehicle fled. A deputy briefly pursued the vehicle but stopped pursuing due […]

todayJuly 31, 2026 14

Nokomis City Council Christopher Hale

Montgomery County

Nokomis council hires interim chief

NOKOMIS — The City of Nokomis hired an interim Chief of Police during its Monday, July 27 meeting. Meanwhile, city leaders continue to work through weeks of turmoil in the police department and increased scrutiny of area law enforcement finances. The council unanimously approved the hiring of Christopher Hale of Mt. Zion to lead the department on an interim basis. Hale could eventually be named the city’s permanent chief of police. City officials spent about 90 minutes in closed session […]

todayJuly 31, 2026 27

IDOT road construction Illinois 8 Route 8

Peoria County

Route 8 refurfacing in Peoria County starting Monday

PEORIA COUNTY — The Illinois Department of Transportation is set to begin a resurfacing project on Route 8 that will close lanes in parts of Peoria County starting next week. The project starts Monday, August 3. Crews will first focus on a stretch of Route 8 from Taylor Road to the Interstate 474 overpass near Edwards. A later phase of the project will run from Texas Road near Oak Hill to Taylor Road. IDOT says the project will include milling, […]

todayJuly 31, 2026 45

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Macon County

Decatur teen denied pretrial release in shooting death

DECATUR -- An 18-year-old accused in the January shooting death of his father will remain in custody. This comes after a judge denied pretrial release, according to court documentation. Zachariah Wikoff, 46, was shot and killed January 18 near East Wood Street and South Maffit Street. Following an investigation, the Decatur Police Department would arrest his son, Xzavier Wikoff, on May 14 in connection with the shooting. A sworn statement would reveal that detectives spoke with a man who was […]

todayJuly 31, 2026 31

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