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American Pickers Illinois

Capital Area Region

‘American Pickers’ returning to Illinois this fall

The History Channel series American Pickers will return to Illinois in September to film new episodes. The documentary follows antique collectors as they travel the country in search of rare, historic and unusual items. The show features skilled pickers who look for pieces that have a connection to American history. This could range from vintage signs and toys to old motorcycles and gas station memorabilia. American Pickers is looking for private collections with rare, historic or unusual items. They include […]

todayJuly 27, 2026

CITY SC

MLS News

CITY SC squeaks eighth straight win vs. Rapids, 1-0

ST. LOUIS — Tomáš Ostrák scored late Saturday night to lift St. Louis CITY SC to a 1-0 win over the Colorado Rapids at Energizer Park. The win extends the club’s unbeaten streak to eight matches across all competitions. Colorado was reduced to 10 men just 12 minutes into the match after defender Rob Holding was sent off. However, St. Louis needed until the 87th minute to make the advantage count. Ostrák finished from outside the box off a pass […]

todayJuly 26, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals

MLB News

Cardinals launch “Caring for Kids” campaign

ST. LOUIS -- Cardinals Care has launched its Caring for Kids campaign. It is a weeklong fundraising effort designed to support children across the St. Louis region. The Cardinals’ charitable foundation says proceeds will help fund youth baseball and softball programming, ballfield development and grants for nonprofit organizations serving children and families. Fans can support the campaign through online auctions, a sweepstakes, a 50/50 raffle during the club’s July 24-30 homestand and direct donations. Auction items include experiences such as […]

todayJuly 24, 2026

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Perry County

Perry County tentative multiplier announced

SPRINGFIELD -- Perry County has been given a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0158 for taxes payable in 2026, according to the Illinois Department of Revenue. The equalization factor, also called the multiplier, is used to make property assessments fair and consistent among Illinois counties. State law requires property to be assessed at one-third of market value. The multiplier helps adjust counties that fall above or below that level. For Perry County, assessments are at 32.81% of market value […]

todayJuly 23, 2026

St. Louis CITY SC LA Galaxy

MLS News

CITY SC tops Galaxy in LA, 3-1

CARSON, Calif. — St. Louis CITY SC scored twice before halftime and added a third after the break to beat the LA Galaxy 3-1 on Wednesday night at Dignity Health Sports Park. St. Louis took control early and carried a 2-0 lead into halftime. Lukas MacNaughton opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, and Marcel Hartel struck four minutes later to give St. Louis a 2-0 halftime lead. "I scored a big one," MacNaughton said when asked about his opening […]

todayJuly 23, 2026

West Nile virus

Christian County

Christian County confirms positive West Nile sample

TAYLORVILLE -- Christian County has reported its first West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample of the 2026 season, the Christian County Health Department said Wednesday. The mosquitoes were collected July 20 in Taylorville. The positive sample comes as mosquito activity continues to rise across central Illinois. Champaign County would report positive batches earlier this week. State health officials say no human West Nile cases have been confirmed in Illinois so far this year. Warm, humid weather can create ideal conditions for […]

todayJuly 22, 2026

Nokomis Newkomis

Montgomery County

Nokomis council sacks officer in special meeting

NOKOMIS -- It took an hour-long executive session of the Nokomis City Council to decide the fate of one of its police officers. The council met in a special meeting on Friday, which immediately went into executive session upon the meeting's start. Friday's meeting was pushed up from a meeting that was previously planned for Tuesday. The closed session rationale related to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to consider appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the City. […]

todayJuly 17, 2026

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Editorial

EDITORIAL: Hard pass on Nokomis City Council run in 2027

NOKOMIS -- Petitioning for the 2027 consolidated election is just over a month away. That may very well linger in the minds of Nokomis residents as they ponder if the current sitting members of the Nokomis City Council deserve to remain there. The council currently has four of the original five members who were elected in 2023. Commissioner Lou Stauder resigned in 2025, a seat later filled by the appointment of Charlie O'Malley. The others are Tisha Morris, Michael Glenn, […]

todayJuly 17, 2026

Connor McMichael St. Louis Blues

Sports

Blues, McMichael ink six-year deal

ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Blues General Manager Alexander Steen announced Thursday that the team has signed forward Connor McMichael to a six-year contract. The contract carries an average annual value of $6.75 million. The long-term deal signals that the Blues view McMichael as a core piece of their forward group. In addition, the Blues are committed to him through the prime of his career. McMichael, 25, was acquired via trade from the Washington Capitals on June 23. He arrives […]

todayJuly 16, 2026

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