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Illinois

Concern over unleashed dogs before Nokomis council

NOKOMIS -- A resident brought forth some concerns about dogs at large before the Nokomis City Council on Monday, July 10. Emily Fox addressed the council about dogs running at large destroying and taking things from her property. Fox has video evidence of the dogs tearing up her property at 447 S. Spruce. Those videos have already been made available to Nokomis Police Department. The council advised her to keep an inventory of items taken and/or destroyed. They will follow […]

todayJuly 11, 2023 110

Nokomis

Illinois

Recap of last weekend’s Nokomis Homecoming

NOKOMIS -- Many events unfolded last weekend during the annual Nokomis Homecoming celebration inside Nokomis Memorial Park. A breakdown of the events that unfolded are included as follows: New Nokomis Homecoming royalty crowning A new group of Homecoming royalty was crowned at the pageants on Friday, July 7. Audrey Sabol is the newest Miss Nokomis, succeeding the role from 2022 winner Kaylee Tester. Faith Morrison was the first runner-up. Members of the Queen's Court include Alyssa Huddleston and Jada Koontz. […]

todayJuly 10, 2023 1841

Nokomis

Football News

Nokomis football announces 2023 schedule

NOKOMIS -- For the past two seasons, the Nokomis football team was independent following the dissolution of the Prairie State Conference. This season is different due to being accepted into the Lincoln Prairie Conference. Paul Watson enters his seventh team coaching the Redskins with a 35-27 record, hoping to return to prior performances of the 2021 season. That season, the Redskins earned a playoff berth with a 7-2 record before losing to Central A&M at home. With Nokomis no longer […]

todayJuly 10, 2023 181

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Illinois

Property scam warning for Montgomery County

HILLSBORO -- Montgomery County property owners should disregard a scam letter from companies advising them to get a "property profile." Letters that property owners have received from companies advise them to buy a copy of the deed to their property. In addition, they would get a so-called "property profile". The cost range is between $87 and $95. Montgomery County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser has been receiving reports from constituents about these letters. However, it is not the first time that this […]

todayJuly 10, 2023 112

AI

Business News

AI is more helpful than a hindrance

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is the most divisive topic in this half of 2023. But far removed from the doom and gloom scenarios, AI is helping both businesses and their employees achieve larger goals. From helping inexperienced staff to human resources issues, the applications are far and wide. If, as an employer, you aren’t convinced, here are a few examples for your consideration. Reducing workplace risk There is risk in almost any sector. And the volume directly dictates how much […]

todayJuly 8, 2023 115

Nokomis Krager Shipley

East Central Illinois Region

Two arrested in Nokomis drug bust

NOKOMIS -- A Nokomis woman and a Hillsboro man are in jail following a drug bust at a local business. Following an investigation stemming from an investigation, Nokomis Police served a search warrant on Wednesday, June 28. The warrant was serviced at Front Street Pub, 124 W. Front St. During the search, at least 100 grams of methamphetamine were found on the premises. Barbara Krager, 55, of Nokomis, was arrested on location. Krager is facing pending charges of delivery of […]

todayJuly 3, 2023 4361 3 2

Goodbrake Macon County

East Central Illinois Region

Macon County corrections officer in jail

DECATUR -- A corrections officer in Macon County is now on the other side of the bars following an arrest. Adam Goodbrake of Decatur is in jail on a preliminary charge of "unlawful delivery of firearms to a felon," according to Sheriff Jim Root. Goodbrake, 25, faces accusations of illegally storing weapons for a felon he met who was in incarceration at the jail. He was arrested Sunday by Decatur Police Department following an extensive investigation. “The investigation revealed that […]

todayJuly 3, 2023 1211

Illinois

Capital Area Region

Canadian wildfires cause Illinois air quality issues

SHELBYVILLE -- The National Weather Service in St. Louis and Lincoln issued air quality warnings earlier this week for most of Central Illinois. The air quality issues are in relation to the ongoing wildfires in Canada in which the smoke was blown south across most of the Midwestern and New England states. The warnings were issued mid-morning Tuesday and will continue through 3:45 p.m. Central on Friday for portions of central Illinois. The warnings would also urge people to limit […]

todayJune 29, 2023 1941

St. Louis Battlehawks

Football News

XFL ROOKIE DRAFT: Battlehawks selections

The XFL Rookie Draft took place last week in Arlington to little fanfare and no online or national broadcast. The rookie draft, which was held Friday, allowed the league’s eight teams, including the St. Louis Battlehawks, to select the rights of ten players. The selection order was determined by the final record of each team during the 2023 season. As a result, the St. Louis Battlehawks would pick fourth in each round. St. Louis would have the opportunity to pick […]

todayJune 19, 2023 1861

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