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Greenville University

East Central Illinois Region

Greenville University offers program to cover tuition costs

GREENVILLE -- Greenville University recently announced a financial aid package that will cover the cost of tuition. This package will be available to all qualified Illinois residents. Greenville University's Illinois Allegiance program will highlight the institution's commitment to providing the opportunity for a private Christian liberal arts education to Illinois students showing the greatest need. "This is amazing for students that want to attend [Greenville University]," said David Kessinger, director of financial aid. "It fills a financial aid gap to […]

todayFebruary 2, 2023 1091

Montgomery County Clerk mine information voter registration 708 board

East Central Illinois Region

Montgomery County Clerk issues voter registration reminder

HILLSBORO -- With the upcoming consolidated election in April, Montgomery County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser is reminding voters about their voter registration. Voters should ensure that their voter registration information is up-to-date in order to avoid issues or delays in voting on April 4. Leitheiser encourages those seeking to update their registration to do it as soon as possible. The upcoming consolidated election will elect local municipal officials, as well as park and library districts, school boards, and other local governing […]

todayJanuary 30, 2023 581

Taylorville Adam Cherry

East Central Illinois Region

Taylorville HS employee pleads guilty to meth possession

TAYLORVILLE -- A Taylorville High School employee has pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine. Adam Cherry was under investigation after a district employee tipped off the school board that he was using drugs while on duty. An investigation was performed by Taylorville Police Department. Cherry was arrested during a traffic stop on meth possession and possession of drug paraphernalia before entering the school. Prior to the arrest, Cherry was a nighttime custodian. Cherry plead guilty to the charges Tuesday in […]

todayJanuary 25, 2023 1391

vote election Montgomery County

Decision 2023

Montgomery County consolidated election races

This spring, voters in Montgomery County will get the chance to select officer-holders in cities and villages, school districts, library districts, park districts, regional school boards, and community college boards. The consolidated election is set for Tuesday, April 4. Candidates who filed with local election authorities are below. Municipal In Butler, three candidates are running for three trustee seats: Cary Cunningham Jr., Cathy Shepherd, and Rachelle Shepherd. In Coalton, two candidates seek three full-term trustee seats: Steve Lee and Rodney […]

todayJanuary 23, 2023 1571

AFSCME IDOC Graham Correctional Center

East Central Illinois Region

AFSCME contests IDOC conclusion on Graham emergency

HILLSBORO -- A statement from the Illinois Department of Corrections last week concluded that substances discovered at Graham Correctional Center in Hillsboro tested as nasal spray and baby powder. First responders would respond at Graham Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 18 for "overdose-like symptoms." Area agencies began providing extra doses of Narcan, a medicine known for the quick treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose. The incident sent 18 correctional officers to four different area hospitals. The officers would receive emergency […]

todayJanuary 23, 2023 781

Pana police U.S. 67

East Central Illinois Region

Pana man arrested on child pornography charges

PANA -- A Pana man was arrested Thursday and charged with possession of child pornography, as part of a statewide effort from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to apprehend traffickers of lewd images online. Billy J. Hulfachor, 36, of Pana, was charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of violating the sex offender registration act. Investigators from Raoul's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the Pana Police Department, and the Christian County Sheriff's Office conducted […]

todayJanuary 22, 2023 601

Montgomery County Clerk mine information voter registration 708 board

East Central Illinois Region

Montgomery County tax multiplier at 1.0000 for 2023

HILLSBORO -- Montgomery County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state’s 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties. If there were no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among […]

todayJanuary 22, 2023 281

Nokomis Newkomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis Chamber met Thursday

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Chamber of Commerce held its bimonthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 12 at Demi's Diner. In attendance were Judy Rupert, Loren Compton, Judy Beaman, Steve Johnson, Dr. Scott Doerr, Krystal West, Barb Easterday, Jo Ann Keele, Jake Leonard and Roger Blankenship. Blankenship submitted the minutes for the November 10, 2022 meeting with one correction for the January 2023 meeting date. The minutes with the singular amendment were approved unanimously. Compton presented in the treasurer's report an available balance […]

todayJanuary 12, 2023 95

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

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