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Assumption Illinois

East Central Illinois Region

Limited action taken, items tabled by Assumption council

ASSUMPTION -- Several items of business were tabled or given the forward to a committee during Assumption’s city council meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at the Bromwell Lodge. No action on FOIA ordinance amendment Among the business items were that of the revision and amendment of the city’s current Freedom of Information Act ordinance. The amendment proposal from alderman Joe Cochran made some clarifications on several items essentially unclear in the current ordinance. It would specify that the first 50 […]

todaySeptember 8, 2021 6

Nokomis Public Library

East Central Illinois Region

New books available at Nokomis Public Library

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Public Library announces new book additions for August 2021: Ambush of the Widows by Jeff Abbott An Amish Surprise by Shelley Shepard Gray An Unlikely Match by Beth Wiseman Bad Guys in Cut to the Chase by Aaron Blabey Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids by Carole P. Roman Billy Summers by Stephen King Blind Tiger by Sandra Brown Blood and Bullets by William Johnstone Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig Chasing the Boogeyman by […]

todaySeptember 6, 2021 7

Nokomis Redskins 09/03/21 vs. Central A&M

Football News

Nokomis has winning streak snapped at Central A&M

MOWEAQUA -- Fresh off their Week 1 road wins, the Nokomis Redskins (1-0) and Central A&M (1-0) faced off Friday night, September 3 at Mark Ramsey Field in Moweaqua. The Redskins entered this non-conference game winning six straight in the spring season and winning their seventh straight game 54-0 on the road against Sullivan/Okaw Valley. The Raiders enter the game with a three-game winning streak, two from the spring session, and added one last week, blowing out LeRoy on the […]

todaySeptember 3, 2021 32

SIU Salukis

Football News

Aerial attack leads Salukis to 47-21 win over SEMO

Thursday matchup was the War for the Wheel

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The ship's wheel is returning to Carbondale, as Southern Illinois maintained its grip in Thursday night's War for the Wheel. In this annual rivalry game between the schools, the Salukis emerged victorious 47-21 against Southeastern Missouri (SEMO). Sophomore quarterback Nic Baker set a school record of 460 yards passing in just over three quarters of work for the seventh-ranked Salukis. Baker's night started with a school record with a 99-yard touchdown pass to Avante Cox on […]

todaySeptember 3, 2021 45

Half Witt Winery

East Central Illinois Region

Half Witt Winery to mark second year this weekend

Half Witt Winery is celebrating its second anniversary in business this Labor Day weekend. David and Gail Bradshaw opened the establishment on August 24, 2019, offering seven of their award-winning wines. Today, the operation has expanded to 15, winning more than 30 medals in wine competitions. For the non-wine drinkers, ice-cold beer and Pepsi products are also available, as is bottled water. Live music has been a feature on Saturday nights - weather permitting - featuring local bands and solo artists. […]

todaySeptember 1, 2021 19

Witt

East Central Illinois Region

Witt discusses water updates, legal action in August meeting

Water was the common theme of discussion during the Witt City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 24. Alderman Tim Taylor presented the water report, informing the council that the altitude valve feeding Irving’s water supply has broken. As a consequence, the water drained from their water tower, leaving the village without water for a short period of time. EJ Water Cooperative representative Eric Emmerich informed Taylor that they did purchase a pressure valve. This will replace the faulty altitude valve […]

todaySeptember 1, 2021 29

Affrunti Rotary

East Central Illinois Region

Rotary eClub of Central Illinois holds charter ceremony in Hillsboro

While the Rotary eClub of Central Illinois has been an officially recognized club since June 29, the club held its charter recognition ceremony Tuesday night, August 24 at Opera House Brewing Company in Hillsboro and for those unable to attend via Zoom. Krystal West of Nokomis, the club’s inaugural charter president for the 2021-22 charter year, welcomed 25 members to the ceremony. This included those who were attending remotely. West led membership through Rotary’s Four-Way Test before introducing immediate past […]

todaySeptember 1, 2021 118

UHSA high school football pigskin

Football News

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Week 1

Friday kicks off the 2021 fall season for Illinois high school football. Here is a sneak peek of schools across Central Illinois in action this week. Week 1 football: August 27, 2021 Apollo Conference Non-conference games Taylorville hosts Mt. Vernon, Charleston hosts Robinson, and Lincoln hosts Clinton in homestand matchups, with kickoff starting at 7 p.m. Mattoon and Effingham are on the road for their 7 p.m. matchups. Mattoon takes on Triad, while Effingham travels to Decatur to take on […]

todayAugust 27, 2021 24

Illinois Hope Breslin

NCAA News

Illini falls in home opener to #2 North Carolina

CHAMPAIGN -- The Fighting Illini women's soccer team fell at home to #2 North Carolina in the season home opener 5-1. The opener was also the grand opening of Demirjian Park. An early attempt for North Carolina via Rachel Jones 41 seconds into the match was blocked by goalie Mackenzie Schuler. Redshirt senior Hope Breslin scored the lone Illini goal at 3:13, marking her fifth of the season. The unassisted goal came as Breslin stole the pass from UNC goalkeeper […]

todayAugust 27, 2021 16

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