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Assumption

East Central Illinois Region

Female resident found deceased in Assumption fire

An Assumption woman is deceased as a result of a structure fire on the 100 block of North Locust Street. On Tuesday, September 21 at 1 p.m., Christian/Shelby 911 received a call regarding heavy smoke and flames from what was discovered to be 112 North Locust Street. Emergency personnel arrived on the scene, discovering the structure was fully engulfed. Personnel were not able to rescue the occupant due to the building's condition. Agencies responding to the scene include Assumption Fire […]

todaySeptember 22, 2021 13

East Central Illinois Region

UPDATE: Martin tied up in court in five counties

It's been roughly a year since we covered the legal proceedings of Abigail Martin. Our last report on the ongoing troubles of Martin was last October, following an arrest in Greene County. Earlier in that month, we published an expose surrounding various victims that Martin would defraud. So, where is she in her legal proceedings? Very little progress in Montgomery County Even with a change at State's Attorney, very little has changed in Martin's case as of publication. Martin faces […]

todaySeptember 19, 2021 41

Capital Area Region

Football scores from across central and southern Illinois, Missouri

Friday night's action on the gridiron has concluded. Teams from across central and southern Illinois, and parts of Missouri are now preparing for next week's competition. Here are the scores from Friday, September 17: Apollo Mattoon 20, Effingham 14 Mahomet-Seymour 53, Lincoln 22 Taylorville 55, Mount Zion 14 Big 12 Normal West 14, Bloomington 10 Champaign Central 1, Urbana 0, forfeit Peoria 1, (Peoria) Manual 0, forfeit Black Diamond Sesser-Valier/Waltonville 61, Edwards County 7 Carmi-White County 30, Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton 0 Fairfield 52, […]

todaySeptember 18, 2021 49

Macon Speedway KerbyStrong

East Central Illinois Region

Macon Speedway ready for KerbyStrong event Saturday

Macon Speedway is down to its final two races of the season and both should be a treat for fans. This Saturday, the track will be hosting its 7th annual KerbyStrong race, in memory of former track champion and many-time winner, Kerby Damery. The KerbyStrong Foundation's mission is to inspire, educate, and support cancer patients through their journey. Each year, the foundation and track celebrate Kerby and acknowledge those racing to win the fight against cancer in addition to raising funds […]

todaySeptember 16, 2021 15

Pana

East Central Illinois Region

Pana Police blotter: August 21-31, 2021

PANA -- Pana Police Department reports the following items on their police blotter between the dates of August 21 and August 31. Note that arrests and charges are allegations only, not findings of guilt. August 21 • Christopher W. Litaker of Altamont was issued a citation following a traffic stop at West 2nd and Wells streets for improper use of an electronic communication device. • Shannon L. Jones of Herrick was issued a speeding citation for driving 64 in a […]

todaySeptember 15, 2021 58

Nokomis citywide rummage sales Chamber

East Central Illinois Region

Nickel raffle among items in September Chamber meeting

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Chamber of Commerce met Thursday, September 9 at the Bottomley-Ruffing-Schalk Baseball Museum. Dr. Scott Doerr provided an update on the nickel raffle. Half of the tickets remain, with tickets being sold during the home games this fall. The drawing is tentatively set for January 2022. Chamber members wishing to help volunteer selling the tickets can contact Doerr. The Chamber will receive a share of the proceeds. There will be no annual fruit sales due to a […]

todaySeptember 11, 2021 22

Nokomis citywide rummage sales Chamber

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis fall citywide sales set for October 15-16

Submissions being accepted for fall rummage sales in Nokomis

NOKOMIS -- The city of Nokomis’ inaugural citywide rummage sales will occur on Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16. Delivery of submissions can be via a couple of ways. E-mail submissions to Jake Leonard at [email protected]. Call Leonard at (217) 565-9273. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Friday, October 1. For more local news, follow Jake Leonard on Twitter @JakeLeonardWPMD and Heartland Newsfeed @HLNF_Bulletin on Twitter. Additionally, you can follow Heartland Newsfeed on Facebook and Reddit among other platforms. You can now follow our news […]

todaySeptember 11, 2021 22

Assumption Illinois

East Central Illinois Region

Limited action taken, items tabled by Assumption council

ASSUMPTION -- Several items of business were tabled or given the forward to a committee during Assumption’s city council meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at the Bromwell Lodge. No action on FOIA ordinance amendment Among the business items were that of the revision and amendment of the city’s current Freedom of Information Act ordinance. The amendment proposal from alderman Joe Cochran made some clarifications on several items essentially unclear in the current ordinance. It would specify that the first 50 […]

todaySeptember 8, 2021 6

Nokomis Public Library

East Central Illinois Region

New books available at Nokomis Public Library

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Public Library announces new book additions for August 2021: Ambush of the Widows by Jeff Abbott An Amish Surprise by Shelley Shepard Gray An Unlikely Match by Beth Wiseman Bad Guys in Cut to the Chase by Aaron Blabey Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids by Carole P. Roman Billy Summers by Stephen King Blind Tiger by Sandra Brown Blood and Bullets by William Johnstone Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig Chasing the Boogeyman by […]

todaySeptember 6, 2021 7

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