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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 1

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 1

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 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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