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Montgomery County

Montgomery County cleans up from storm damage

NOKOMIS -- Severe thunderstorms and straight-line winds made for a rough evening earlier this week. The storms struck the panhandle and eastern regions of Montgomery County on Sunday, leaving considerable damage in their wake. On the receiving end of the biggest impact from the storm was Nokomis Junior/Senior High School. Wind damage from the tornado resulted in several pieces of sheet metal roofing flying around. The metal sheets would later land along Oberle Street and throughout Nokomis Memorial Park. Due […]

todayMarch 21, 2026 95

Nokomis police arrest shoplifting Mattoon DUI

Cass County

Three arrested on burglary charges

VIRGINIA -- Three individuals are currently in custody at the Cass County Jail on suspicion of burglary. According to our media partners at WLDS and existing court records, Aaron Morath of Chambersburg was arrested by Cass County Deputy Adam DeMaree. Also arrested at the scene were Kristan Vidak and Nellie Knous, both of Meredosia. The arrests were made following a traffic stop on Wednesday. Morath, Vidak, and Knous are facing charges of residential burglary, criminal trespass, theft, and conspiracy. The […]

todayFebruary 27, 2026 129 1

Quincy School Board

Adams County

Quincy School Board extends superintendent search

QUINCY -- The Quincy School Board is extending its search for a new superintendent by two weeks. The board wants to match candidate expectations with the district’s priorities. Board members held second-round interviews in January, then continued talks with the finalists. During those talks, School Board President Shelley Arns said finalists wanted more pay than the district had budgeted. She said the district was ready to offer more than the roughly $200,000 paid to the previous superintendent. Even with that […]

todayFebruary 5, 2026 113 4 7

Decatur fire

East Central Illinois Region

Vacant Decatur house damaged by fire

DECATUR -- A vacant house suffered severe damage as a result of an early morning fire Sunday in Decatur. The Decatur Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 1628 E. Hickory Street at 4:41 a.m. Sunday morning. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire throughout the house and fire venting through the roof and several windows. The residence had been vacant and boarded up for an indeterminate amount of time. There was no indication of occupants inside the house, […]

todayDecember 21, 2025 93 12 10

election Montgomery County ballot

Illinois

Local ballot certified for Montgomery County election

HILLSBORO -- There are contested races aplenty in the April 1 consolidated election, but there are also races where candidates will be running uncontested or no candidates filing at all. Montgomery County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser released the certified ballot for the consolidated election on Monday per a request from Heartland Newsfeed. MUNICIPAL Litchfield Litchfield will have a new mayor as Steven Daughtery opted not to seek re-election. There is a three-way race with David Hollo, Jacob Fleming, and Dwayne Gerl. […]

todayFebruary 8, 2025 394

Nokomis LLCC

Illinois

Nokomis library to host LLCC representative

NOKOMIS -- A representative from Lincoln Land Community College will be in Nokomis next week to answer questions for prospective students and parents of prospective students. A news release from Nokomis Public Library this week notes that the representative will be present on Monday afternoon, December 9 at the library. LLCC representative Tisha Miller, enrollment coordinator, will be available to answer questions from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. "The new year will be here soon, and for many, this means […]

todayDecember 6, 2024 129

The Rink Mt. Sterling

Brown County

Mt. Sterling ice rink opens for second season

MT. STERLING -- West Central Illinois residents have another opportunity this winter to go ice skating with the return of the ice skating rink in Mt. Sterling. A report from WLDS notes that the rink has added new features this year, including games, photo backdrops, and refreshments. The rink is open for general admission from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. It […]

todayDecember 5, 2024 230 2

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Illinois

School board races set in Montgomery County

HILLSBORO -- The filing period for submitting completed nominating papers and petitions for school board candidates in Montgomery County and its four main school districts to the county clerk’s office ended on Monday, Nov. 18, according to County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser. Hillsboro Three seats are up on April 1 in the Hillsboro school district. Four candidates filed petitions for this election. They include Bill Christian and Nathan Kirby from Hillsboro Township, Kassie Greenwood of Irving Township, and Matthew Jones of […]

todayNovember 22, 2024 193

Internet radio

Communications

The rise of Internet radio: Why digital is overtaking FM​

In recent years, the world of radio broadcasting has undergone a significant transformation. As technology advances and the internet becomes an integral part of our daily lives, Internet radio stations are steadily gaining popularity and reshaping the landscape once dominated by traditional FM stations. This shift is not just a fleeting trend; it reflects a fundamental change in how people consume media, offering a glimpse into the future of radio. The flexibility of Internet radio​ One of the primary reasons […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 195

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