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Decision 2022

Only one contested race in Douglas County primary

TUSCOLA -- There will only be one contested race in Douglas County's primary on June 28. Incumbent James Mikeworth will be taking on Ed Carlton in the District 6 primary. Both candidates are Republicans. The primary would have been over last month, but would change due to redistricting and U.S. Census complications. A vote by the Illinois General Assembly would move the primary to June 28. This only applies to the 2022 primary, then it reverts back to March in […]

todayApril 5, 2022 28

Harbor Freight

Business & Lifestyle

Harbor Freight to open in Litchfield next week

LITCHFIELD -- Beginning next Monday, Apr. 11, there will be a new occupant in the former Kroger and Aldi store in Litchfield. California-based Harbor Freight Tools will occupy the retail space at 1111 W. Ferdon Street. Furthermore, store management and staff are preparing for the grand opening. The store is bringing between 25 and 30 new jobs into the community. This includes positions like sales and logistic supervisors, senior and sales associates, and seasonal positions. Pictured is 1111 W. Ferdon […]

todayApril 4, 2022 75

East Central Illinois Region

Two women dead in Collinsville area disturbance

Suspect apprehended, shot in chase ending in Christian County

COLLINSVILLE/PANA -- A suspect was in custody by Illinois State Police Saturday afternoon, Apr. 2 a few hours after two women were found dead in the Collinsville area. Information from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department report that at 10:26 a.m., deputies and officers from the Collinsville Police Department responded to the 1000 block of McDonough Lake Road following a 911 call “where it sounded like a possible disturbance.” Upon arrival, officers found the bodies of two women outside the residence, […]

todayApril 4, 2022 61

Sky View Drive-In Litchfield Grease

East Central Illinois Region

Legendary drive-in kicks off 2022 season with ‘Grease’

Sky View Drive-In in Litchfield, Illinois. LITCHFIELD -- If you're up for a minor road trip this weekend, stop no further than Litchfield. The city's legendary Sky View Drive-In is kicking off its 2022 season with a throwback flick. The season kicks off Friday with a showing of the 1978 film Grease. The film will also be shown on Saturday. https://youtu.be/THd96gHV7Tg Of course, that is only the beginning. That is only the first of two opening weeks that a classic […]

todayMarch 30, 2022 34

Farm Progress Show

East Central Illinois Region

Farm Progress Show extends Progress City USA site

Show grounds locked in for future world-class agricultural events

DECATUR -- The Farm Progress Show will continue to hold its biennial event in Decatur for the long term. In a joint news release made available Friday, Farm Progress announced an extended contract with Brush College LLC. The contract confirms the show to continue in Progress City USA on the campus of Richland Community College. The agreement also affirms that the show will continue to carry out its mission to provide world-class agricultural programming and experiences for decades to come. […]

todayMarch 28, 2022 46

Smithboro Bobby J. Webber

East Central Illinois Region

Smithboro man facing charges including aggravated battery

Bobby J. Webber VANDALIA -- A Smithboro man is facing three felony counts among four charges in Fayette County Court. Bobby J. Webber, 36, is facing criminal trespassing to a residence with a person present. Information on the charge alleges that Webber entered a residence in the 200 block of North Kennedy Boulevard in Vandalia. The charge further alleges that Webber kicked down the door of the residence, pushing his way inside. Two additional counts involve charges of aggravated battery. […]

todayMarch 28, 2022 78

Richland Community College

East Central Illinois Region

Richland introduces construction training program

DECATUR -- As part of its ongoing commitment to develop workforce training options to people in its district, Richland Community College has created the Construction Training Program. William Ditty, the program's coordinator, is excited to offer this new opportunity. Ditty is a recent graduate of Richland Community College’s business program. He completed his internship in the Workforce Development Division during the Fall 2021 semester. Prior to attending Richland, he spent almost 20 years in the Sheet Metal Workers Local 218 where he […]

todayMarch 25, 2022 57

TNB Bank TrustBank

Business & Lifestyle

Olney-based TrustBank acquires TNB Bank

TUSCOLA -- TNB Bank in Tuscola recently got a new name and new ownership. TrustBank is a bank group based in Olney that, prior to the acquisition, had four branches in Illinois and three in Arizona. The sale of TNB Bank was finalized Friday, and the facility re-opened Monday under the TrustBank banner. "The company is very excited to extend its reach into Douglas County," stated Gina Kocher, director of marketing and business development for TrustBank. "It fits our culture. […]

todayMarch 16, 2022 197

Lake Land College

East Central Illinois Region

Lake Land to host broadcast communications open house

MATTOON -- The Lake Land College broadcast communications department will be hosting an in-person open house soon. It will occur on Friday, March 25 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. The event will follow Laker Visit Day, with a lunch service to follow. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the college’s student-run FM radio station, TV studio, and production control room. They will also view professional audio equipment and state-of-the-art camera and video equipment as well as industry-standard digital […]

todayMarch 15, 2022 43

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