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EDITORIAL: Rebooting the way local media is delivered

For over five years, Heartland Newsfeed has delivered a quantity and quality to its reporting. This often rivals with the print media outlets in the area. With the exception of occasional contributors and the news partnerships we work with, this news operation has mostly been solo. I've witnessed corporations devouring small, local newspapers from mom-and-pop operations. They often strip down local news staff down to nothing, forcing others to carry a workload they weren't trained for. The ideals and foresight […]

todayApril 6, 2022

Highland

Illinois

Limited business in brief Highland council meeting

HIGHLAND -- The Highland City Council will be holding a public hearing on April 17 to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The announcement was among business during the meeting on Monday night, Apr. 4. Three special event application submissions went before the council. The first was from Traci Riechmann, a representative of Friends of L.O.L. The application is for a racing fundraiser, the 24-hour Laps for Love event held by the Leaps of Love organization. The venue for the […]

todayApril 5, 2022

Harbor Freight

Business & Lifestyle

Harbor Freight to open in Litchfield next week

LITCHFIELD -- Beginning next Monday, Apr. 11, there will be a new occupant in the former Kroger and Aldi store in Litchfield. California-based Harbor Freight Tools will occupy the retail space at 1111 W. Ferdon Street. Furthermore, store management and staff are preparing for the grand opening. The store is bringing between 25 and 30 new jobs into the community. This includes positions like sales and logistic supervisors, senior and sales associates, and seasonal positions. Pictured is 1111 W. Ferdon […]

todayApril 4, 2022

ROH Jonathan Gresham

AEW News

Gresham crowned undisputed ROH champion

Editor's Note: This was initially to publish on Saturday morning, Apr. 2, but the times to publish on Saturday and on Sunday for a reschedule were skipped over. GARLAND, Tex. -- WrestleMania weekend was nothing short of amazing, perhaps with the exception of WrestleMania itself. One of the highlights of the weekend was Ring of Honor Wrestling's Supercard of Honor XV. One of the matches on the show was the unification match for the ROH World Championship between Jonathan Gresham […]

todayApril 4, 2022

East Central Illinois Region

Two women dead in Collinsville area disturbance

COLLINSVILLE/PANA -- A suspect was in custody by Illinois State Police Saturday afternoon, Apr. 2 a few hours after two women were found dead in the Collinsville area. Information from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department report that at 10:26 a.m., deputies and officers from the Collinsville Police Department responded to the 1000 block of McDonough Lake Road following a 911 call “where it sounded like a possible disturbance.” Upon arrival, officers found the bodies of two women outside the residence, […]

todayApril 4, 2022

Sky View Drive-In Litchfield Grease

East Central Illinois Region

Legendary drive-in kicks off 2022 season with ‘Grease’

Sky View Drive-In in Litchfield, Illinois. LITCHFIELD -- If you're up for a minor road trip this weekend, stop no further than Litchfield. The city's legendary Sky View Drive-In is kicking off its 2022 season with a throwback flick. The season kicks off Friday with a showing of the 1978 film Grease. The film will also be shown on Saturday. https://youtu.be/THd96gHV7Tg Of course, that is only the beginning. That is only the first of two opening weeks that a classic […]

todayMarch 30, 2022

Farm Progress Show

East Central Illinois Region

Farm Progress Show extends Progress City USA site

DECATUR -- The Farm Progress Show will continue to hold its biennial event in Decatur for the long term. In a joint news release made available Friday, Farm Progress announced an extended contract with Brush College LLC. The contract confirms the show to continue in Progress City USA on the campus of Richland Community College. The agreement also affirms that the show will continue to carry out its mission to provide world-class agricultural programming and experiences for decades to come. […]

todayMarch 28, 2022

Smithboro Bobby J. Webber

East Central Illinois Region

Smithboro man facing charges including aggravated battery

Bobby J. Webber VANDALIA -- A Smithboro man is facing three felony counts among four charges in Fayette County Court. Bobby J. Webber, 36, is facing criminal trespassing to a residence with a person present. Information on the charge alleges that Webber entered a residence in the 200 block of North Kennedy Boulevard in Vandalia. The charge further alleges that Webber kicked down the door of the residence, pushing his way inside. Two additional counts involve charges of aggravated battery. […]

todayMarch 28, 2022

Eastern Illinois University Panthers

General News

Eastern Illinois reveals 2022 football schedule

CHARLESTON -- The Eastern Illinois University Panthers revealed the schedule Thursday for the 2022 football season. The first slate of opponents in the first season of the Chris Wilkerson era is now set. The Panthers kick off the season with a road game against the Huskies of Northern Illinois University September 3, before playing their home opener against Chattanooga a week later. September 17 marks the annual Mid-America Classic as the Panthers take on the rival Redbirds of Illinois State […]

todayMarch 25, 2022

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