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Bloomington Grossinger Motors Arena

McLean County

Bloomington to consider naming rights offer

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 impact throughout Central Illinois. The arena's growth has been further […]

todayJune 16, 2026 24

East Central Missouri

NECAC continues effort to cut housing fraud

The North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) is working to crack down on fraud. Its particular target is the Section 8 housing choice voucher program. NECAC's efforts are in partnership with the federal government in order to crack down on fraud. While rare, fraud does happen. Often, tenants hide assets or income or misrepresent who lives in the home. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and its Office of Inspector General are committed to eliminating fraud, waste, and […]

todayJune 13, 2026 44

ESL shooting murder Rashad Bonner Damontez Williams

St. Clair County

ISP: Two arrested in ESL for first-degree murder

EAST ST. LOUIS -- Two individuals were arrested in East St. Louis in relation to a homicide investigation on Friday. This is according to a news release from the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation. Special agents from the Public Safety Enforcement Group would arrest Rashad M. Bonner and Damontez F. Williams, both of East St. Louis, on Wednesday, according to booking photos. Bonner, 18, and Williams, 21, are facing charges for first-degree murder, which is a Class M […]

todayJune 12, 2026 58

Nokomis Central Illinois holiday

Montgomery County

Nokomis council approves weed, grass abatement services

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council met for its regular session on Monday, June 8. Present were Mayor Dylan Goldsmith and Commissioners Scott Arkebauer and Charlie O'Malley. Also present were City Clerk Rachel Cassidy, City Attorney Chris Sherer, Tim Chumley, and Police Chief Earin Land. Commissioners Michael Glenn and Tisha Morris were absent. Dan Mulch from Stop the Shoals spoke to the council about the planned wind turbine project from Pattern Energy. The project is set to impact a portion […]

todayJune 10, 2026 51

Eastern Illinois men's soccer

Eastern Illinois University

Eastern Illinois men’s soccer finalizes schedule

CHARLESTON -- Eastern Illinois University's 2026 men's soccer schedule is official, per a news release on Monday. The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) announced the Panthers' 2026 conference matchups as part of the final schedule. Last month, the team announced its non-conference schedule with four consecutive home matchups at Lakeside Field. That involves matches with Wright State, St. Thomas, Northern Illinois, and Bradley University. The season kicks off with two exhibition matches, one against Lewis & Clark Community College on August […]

todayJune 8, 2026 48

stack of newspapers

Christian County

Seven regional newspapers cease operations

Several south-central Illinois newspapers came to an abrupt end last week. The Girard Gazette, Virden Recorder, and Northwestern News in Macoupin County ceased publication last week. The final issue of each paper was June 3. Readers were informed with a front-page letter in each edition, as well as a similarly-worded auto-response email. The shuttered newspapers were part of a chain owned by Schaumburg-based Paddock Publications. Paddock bought Gold Nugget Publications from the Norris family in 2016. That family had operated the papers for […]

todayJune 8, 2026 191

Montgomery County Courthouse jury

Montgomery County

Montgomery County jury server, software to receive update

HILLSBORO -- A second update phase is closely approaching for the jury server and software at the Montgomery County Circuit Clerk's office. Circuit Clerk Daniel Robbins noticed that it will cause a slight delay in potential jurors reporting in. “If you have received a postcard in the mail please wait until May 25 to respond," Robbins said. "I apologize for the inconvenience." The jury server and software update requires information from the State of Illinois. It was not known how […]

todayMay 14, 2026 80 1

Kyle Dixon

Macoupin County

Dixon signs free agency deal with Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- A former Carlinville Cavalier is now part of the New England Patriots following a post-draft free agency signing. Kyle Dixon inked the deal with New England after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, April 23-25. Dixon, a record-setting receiver at the NAIA program, Culver-Stockton, was considered a long-shot late pick in the Draft. Unfortunately, no one selected him in the late rounds. Dixon marks the fourth Wildcat to be undrafted signing in the NFL The signing […]

todayMay 2, 2026 157 1 2

Pana

Christian County

Pana Council delays project vote

PANA -- The Pana City Council voted Monday to table second readings of resolutions relating to downtown projects. The readings were tabled due to the absence of alderpersons Butch Hocq and Glenda Garrett. The resolutions in question pertained to a pending redevelopment project for 117-119 S. Locust and 142-144 S. Locust by Jack Matthews Development. Alderman Tim Eddy voted in opposition to tabling both, while Alderwoman Katherine Stephens voted against tabling the second resolution. A special use permit for a […]

todayMay 1, 2026 88

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