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Witt

East Central Illinois Region

Witt council discusses grants, water system

WITT -- The Witt City Council met in its most recent regular session on Tuesday, June 28 with all members present except Alderman Jay Martin. MRG Engineers representative Mitch Hardiek addressed the council regarding a pair of grants with the Illinois Department of Commerce (IDOC). The city will be receiving a predevelopment planning grant in the amount of $22,500. The City of Witt will only have to contribute $7,500 in this phase. The predevelopment project will be placed for bids […]

todayJuly 6, 2022

Macon Speedway

Capital Area Region

Parga, Hancock win big at Macon Firecracker 40’s

MACON -- The annual 95Q/Dynagraphics Firecracker 40s at Macon Speedway lived up to expectations when it came to excitement Saturday night, July 2. Slide job city and plenty of action for the lead, mixed with a little Macon drama, made for a great night for the fans. Fireworks on the track led to fireworks in the sky to celebrate the holiday weekend. BillingsleyRewards.com Modifieds The BillingsleyRewards.com Big 10 Modified class came in with a huge field of 27 cars for […]

todayJuly 4, 2022

heat advisory

Capital Area Region

Bi-state region again under heat advisory

Expect the remainder of your Independence Day holiday and most of this week to be hot and unbearable in the bi-state region. The National Weather Service in St. Louis has activated a Heat Advisory Sunday afternoon. It will officially be in effect as of noon Monday, July 4. High temperatures and high humidity create hazardous conditions with heat index values between 100 and 105 degrees on Monday. In addition, the heat indexes increase from 105 to 110 on Tuesday and Wednesday. […]

todayJuly 4, 2022 1

Elijah Keppler Shelby County

East Central Illinois Region

Stolen motorcycle gets Shelby County man behind bars

SHELBYVILLE -- An incident relating to a stolen motorcycle leads to multiple charges filed against a Shelby County man. Elijah Keppler, 29, of Tower Hill, is accused of entering a building and stealing a Yamaha motorcycle. The office of Shelby County State's Attorney Nichole Kroncke states that Keppler was in the possession of methamphetamine (meth). He was also in possession of .22-caliber ammunition at the time of the crime. Keppler is a convicted felon. Keppler is facing the following charges […]

todayJuly 2, 2022

Tuscola Review

Business & Lifestyle

Tuscola Review sells to Better Newspapers Inc.

TUSCOLA -- It is an end of a nearly six-year era for the current incarnation of a Tuscola-based news institution as of Friday. The Tuscola Review has recently been sold to Better Newspapers Inc. (BNI) of Mascoutah. David and Jennie Porter were the Review's owners. The Porters were also the owners of the Arcola Record-Herald and Lebanon Advertiser. Those papers were also part of the sale. Porter will continue to work with the new owner for a period of one […]

todayJune 29, 2022

Nokomis Central Illinois holiday

East Central Illinois Region

A look at the entertainment stage at Nokomis Homecoming

NOKOMIS -- The South Stage at Nokomis Memorial Park will be jam-packed with music and entertainment during the 166th annual Nokomis Homecoming celebration, July 8-10. Be sure to bring some chairs and prepare to stick around on all three nights. Cutest Baby Contest and Nokomis Homecoming royalty pageants The celebration kicks off with the Cutest Baby Content at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 8, followed by the Homecoming royalty pageant for Miss Nokomis, Junior Miss Nokomis, Little Miss Nokomis, and […]

todayJune 24, 2022

Nokomis Newkomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis Homecoming is nearly here

NOKOMIS -- The annual Nokomis Homecoming celebration is returning to Nokomis Memorial Park for another post-holiday weekend of good times, good friends, and good food for a good cause. For the kids, those good times include riding rides and playing games at the carnival. Carnival rides Premier Works Inc. of Marine will be providing ride and games entertainment this year. The carnival will open the weekend at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 8, closing at 11 p.m. The operating hours […]

todayJune 24, 2022

Illinois 130 Camargo

East Central Illinois Region

Illinois 130 in Camargo closed

CAMARGO -- Illinois Route 130 is closed along a northbound stretch in Camargo for work around a railroad crossing. The Illinois Department of Transportation closed Illinois 130 from Main Street to Hickory Lane on June 20. The closure was necessary for work completion by the Decatur & Eastern Illinois Railroad to replace its crossing with Illinois 130 in Camargo. The closure plan was for seven to ten days, barring any weather complications. Motorists should expect delays, allowing additional time to […]

todayJune 24, 2022

Pana High School

East Central Illinois Region

Pana school board approves budget

PANA -- The Pana CUSD #8 school board gave approval to its 2022-23 fiscal budget during its regular meeting on Monday, June 20. A budget hearing, which was a public hearing, was held prior to the regular board meeting. No members of the public were in attendance and no questions were asked. Pana Superintendent Jason Bauer said the overall budget will finish in the black with a potential surplus of $2.6 million. The working cash balance for the district is […]

todayJune 23, 2022

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