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Nokomis Public Library temporarily closed

NOKOMIS -- For two weeks, the Nokomis Public Library will be closed due to making the final transition and moving to its new location. The library closed Monday while staff, project managers, and volunteers help with the move from the city complex to its new site at 100 N. Spruce. As due dates approach on items currently checked out, patrons are asked to return them at the dropbox at the old location at 22 S. Cedar. For those wishing to […]

todayJune 7, 2023 1341

Carlinville Public Library

Illinois

Carlinville library book sale June 3

CARLINVILLE — Top-quality reading materials will be available at low prices during a sidewalk book sale at the Carlinville Public Library on Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The library held its first-ever sidewalk sale last year, with resounding success. “It was a great event for us,” said library director Hannah Miller. “We had such a strong turnout and raised a lot of money that we can really use. We hope this year’s event is just as […]

todayMay 21, 2023 1261

LLCU Nokomis Public Library

Illinois

LLCU donates to Nokomis library

NOKOMIS -- Land of Lincoln Credit Union -- LLCU -- has given the new Nokomis library additional funds to complete its project. In a press release from LLCU earlier this week, the bank donated $10,000 towards the project. A check was presented to library trustees on May 8. The funds will help support all remaining costs of the building renovation for the new library. They are currently renovating the former Masonic Lodge with the intent to open the 4,800-square-foot facility […]

todayMay 20, 2023 1031

LLCU Nokomis Savings Bank

Illinois

LLCU to acquire Nokomis Savings Bank

DECATUR/NOKOMIS -- Land of Lincoln Credit Union -- LLCU -- of Decatur and Nokomis Savings Bank -- NSB -- have entered into an acquisition agreement. The agreement, signed by LLCU President Robert Ares and NSB President Charlie O'Malley on April 28, will allow LLCU to acquire NSB. The agreement is contingent on regulatory and member approvals. The proposal has already earned unanimous approval by the board of directors for both institutions. The deal should close by the end of the […]

todayMay 20, 2023 1321

Bliefnick

Illinois

Bliefnick murder jury selection Monday

QUINCY -- Jury selection will begin in Adams County Court Monday in the murder trial of Timothy W. Bliefnick. Bliefnick, 39, is facing charges of two counts first-degree murder and one count of home invasion. The charges stem from a February shooting death of his wife Rebecca Bliefnick. Bliefnick made a not-guilty plea on March 24 to the counts. Rebecca Bliefnick was found dead by a family member on February 23 in her home on Kentucky Road. The status check […]

todayMay 19, 2023 1461

Covington

East Central Illinois Region

Covington in jail on 40 child porn charges

BLOOMINGTON -- A Bloomington man is facing pending charges relating to charges on child pornography. 51-year-old Dennis L. Covington is facing charges of 40 counts of child pornography. All but nine of those charges are Class 2 felonies, while the remaining nine have a Class 3 felony designation. The charges stem from alleged offenses occurring in February and March of 2020. An August 2021 indictment charged him with possession of pornographic images of at least one child. At least one of […]

todayMay 16, 2023 134

Coalton

East Central Illinois Region

Coalton board hears concerns on dogs

COALTON -- The Coalton Village Board heard safety concerns relating to dogs at large running loose around the village. These concerns were heard during its regular business meeting on Wednesday, Apr. 12. Residents Keith and Kathy Pierce addressed the board about these issues with dogs running loose. They wish to feel safe, but they do not currently feel safe considering the circumstances. The Pierces have contacted Montgomery County Animal Control. However, when the animal control officers come to the nuisance […]

todayApril 19, 2023 1661

Nokomis Newkomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis council considers tree replacement at Johnson Park

NOKOMIS -- Two trees that have recently been cut down in Johnson Park in downtown Nokomis is being considered for replacement. The Nokomis City Council discussed the replacement during its regular meeting on Monday, Apr. 10. Commissioner Michael Glenn is in the middle of discussions with Bob Barnstable for recommendations of available tree options. Resident JoAnn Keele was present at the meeting and recommended the planting of October Glory on the western corners of the park. A large number of […]

todayApril 12, 2023 1241

Farmersville Grade School Panhandle Schools

Illinois

Panhandle Schools offers preschool screening

RAYMOND -- Panhandle Schools will be offering a free developmental screening for children entering preschool. The screenings will be on April 27-28 for children ages between 3 and 5 residing within the district. If your child is already in the program, you will not need to have them re-screened. If your child wishes to enter the program at age 3, they must have turned that age by May 1. A second screening will occur in August for children turning 3 […]

todayApril 10, 2023 1531

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