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Champaign Fire Department

Champaign County

Champaign Fire responds to explosion

CHAMPAIGN -- A residential explosion required the response of the Champaign Fire Department over the weekend, according to a news release Monday. The department responded to a single-family residence that exploded and caught fire in the 2700 block of Judith Drive on Sunday afternoon. Fire crews would remain on the scene extinguishing small fires that remain in the debris. The response would follow a report from a neighbor of a single-story home that exploded and was on fire. Once on […]

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Nokomis Newkomis

Montgomery County

FOIA documents returned by City of Nokomis

NOKOMIS -- Heartland Newsfeed filed an inquiry per the Freedom of Information Act last month with the City of Nokomis. The inquiry had a three-pronged target: the internal review of now-former K9 Officer Nathan Brookshire the resignation of Sgt. Racheal Ehrhardt from the department, and the written order linked to Brookshire's termination Following a request to extend time on July 23, the City of Nokomis would return a response to the inquiry on Monday. The information is available in the […]

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electronics recycling

Montgomery County

Electronics recycling in Hillsboro on September 19

HILLSBORO -- Montgomery County and BLH Computers will be teaming up to host an electronics recycling drive on Saturday, September 19. The drive will be held at the former highway department building, located at 1215 Seymour Ave. in Hillsboro. The drive will run from 9 a.m. to noon. Accepted items for free recycling include answering machines, battery backups, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), camcorders, cameras, cellular and mobile phones, Christmas tree lights, computer peripherals such as keyboards, mice, etc., desktop […]

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Illinois Missouri primary general election

Editorial

EDITORIAL: Disgruntled voter in Missouri? You still have a choice

Tuesday's primary in Missouri could have major implications. While Amendment 4 and Amendment 5 dominate the conversation, Missouri voters might not realize that they have choices in elected races. Are you disgruntled with the incessant bickering and fighting of the inherently corrupt political duopoly? You don't have to give up and choose not to vote. There are choices to take advantage of. Missouri is a three-party state, as the Libertarian Party of Missouri seeks to expand its reach to voters. […]

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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 […]

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deadly crash fatal crash Pana Menard County

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 […]

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Missouri health insurance Illinois

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 […]

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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, […]

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IDOT road construction Illinois 8 Route 8

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 […]

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