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Nokomis Newkomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis council passes dumpster ordinance

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council took action on a new ordinance relating to the placement of dumpsters on city property at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 27. The meeting was one day later than normal due to the Christmas holiday. The council approved an ordinance relating to dumpsters and/or roll-off containers and permitting for placement on city property. Council members had safety concerns earlier this year about the large roll-off container that has been placed in front of […]

todayDecember 29, 2022 52

Nokomis Newkomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis council makes two new hires

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council approved two new city employee hires during its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 14. The opening for a full-time wastewater employee is now closed, following the hire of Jerome Taylor. The hire is in immediate effect and Taylor will start work this week. The vacancy was created when Landon Collins was hired last month to join the Nokomis Police Department. Collins is currently receiving local training from Police Chief Talon Burton before starting official […]

todayNovember 18, 2022 139

Coalton

East Central Illinois Region

Coalton board discusses audit, maintenance

COALTON -- The annual audit was an item of discussion during the Coalton village board's meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Trustee Steve Lee presented his report as finance chair, which would include the audit. A quarterly review is also now complete. Village President Mike Havera brought up the animal ordinance passed in the previous meeting. There were no additions or changes from the county since its passage. Maintenance director Tom Gonet presented his report. He is catching up on filling […]

todayNovember 16, 2022 75

Lake Land College

East Central Illinois Region

Lake Land to host visit day

MATTOON -- Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day on December 2. The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon in the Luther Student Center. The visit day gives potential students the opportunity to learn about The Laker Advantage and how it can guide them on the path to success. Attendees will tour campus with a student ambassador, who will share information from a student perspective. Participants will also meet with faculty to learn more about specific programs. […]

todayNovember 16, 2022 21

Nokomis Newkomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis Chamber met November 10

NOKOMIS -- Members of the Nokomis Chamber of Commerce held their regular meeting on Thursday morning, Nov. 10, at Demi’s Diner in Nokomis. Those present for the meeting included President Judy Rupert, Treasurer Loren Compton, Judy Beaman,Steve Johnson, JoAnn Keele, and Secretary Roger Blankenship. President Rupert called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. There was the presentation and approval of minutes of the Sept. 8 meeting, as well as the treasurer’s report, which shows available funds of $2,541.97. Secretary […]

todayNovember 14, 2022 34

Nokomis Central Illinois holiday

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis council to hold special hearing

NOKOMIS -- A special hearing relating to Nokomis' business district will be held later this month. The meeting will be on Monday, Nov. 28, as set by the city council via a new amendment and ordinance. The special hearing was initially to be a week earlier. Details of changes to the business district, as well as a map showing the changes to the district, are currently unknown. Requests to city hall for this information were not answered as of Friday […]

todayNovember 14, 2022 45

prep sports Illinois

East Central Illinois Region

Illinois high school sports results

There was plenty of high school sports action across Illinois Friday. The following are results as they relate to the following for Friday, Oct. 14, 2022: 🏈 Football - Illinois Central Colfax/Ridgeview/Lexington 41, Heyworth 6Clinton 14, Macon Meridian 6Hillsboro 28, Piasa Southwestern 14Bismarck-Henning/Rossville/Alvin 52, Westville 7Seneca 28, Clifton Central 0Fairbury Prairie Central 48, Monticello 13Fithian Oakwood 48, Georgetown Ridge Farm 13Auburn 48, Stanford Olympia 26Downs Tri-Valley 6, Eureka 0Carlinville 33, Greenville 0Springfield SHG 66, Springfield Lanphier 6Mahomet-Seymour 47, Mattoon 14Watseka […]

todayOctober 15, 2022 77

Muddy Water Rendezvous

East Central Illinois Region

Muddy Water Rendezvous this weekend

MOWEAQUA -- The Muddy Water Rendezvous in Moweaqua will be this Saturday and Sunday. Events will include tomahawk throwing, longbow shooting, black powder gun demonstrations, blacksmithing, woodworking, rug weaving, spinning wheel demonstrations, and a candy cannon. A meal of ham and beans or vegetable soup will be available on Saturday. Chili will be the meal on Sunday. Hot dogs, sloppy joes, and baked beans will be provided on both days, along with water. All will be prepared over an open […]

todayOctober 14, 2022 155

East Central Illinois Region

Blue Mound hires part-time officer

BLUE MOUND -- There has been an increase in domestic violence among adults and disciplinary issues among students. The concerns were presented by the police department in the latest meeting of the Blue Mound Village Board. There were 50 complaints in the past month, with 26 in Blue Mound and 24 in Macon. The majority were civil matters, which police cannot get involved in. Some matters of note were arising from financial issues relating to the ongoing inflation scourage. In […]

todayOctober 14, 2022 76

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