East Central Illinois Region

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Nokomis Bremer Sanctuary

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis Woman’s Club met at Bremer Sanctuary

NOKOMIS/BUTLER -- The Nokomis Woman’s Club met on October 14 at the Nokomis City Park, then drove to Bremer Sanctuary in Butler, which is the Hickory Hills chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society. Nancy and Bruce Redman, volunteers of the sanctuary, took everyone to the new pavilion and played some barred owl calls to see if they would answer. It was a rainy evening and they did not get a response. Nancy led everyone to the original barn. It has […]

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Meals on Wheels

East Central Illinois Region

Meals on Wheels menu: November 10-16, 2021

The following is the Meals on Wheels program menu for November 10-16 from the CEFS EEOC calendar: Wednesday, Nov. 10 Ballpark frank on a bun Roasted red potatoes Green beans Jell-O with fruit Thursday, Nov. 11 CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY Friday, Nov. 12 Taco soup with shredded cheese Tossed salad with dressing Black bean brownie Garlic breadstick Monday, Nov. 15 Biscuits and gravy Sausage patties Hash rounds Fresh orange Apple juice Tuesday, Nov. 16 Fried chicken Mashed potatoes Green […]

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Nokomis Lions Club

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis Lions host 51st annual basketball tournament

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Lions Club sponsored the 51st annual eighth grade Lions basketball tournament last week, which ran from November 1-5 in the Nokomis High School gym. Teams from Nokomis, Vandalia, Pana, Morrisonville, (Taylorville) Vision Way Christian, Hillsboro, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, and Shelbyville would participate in the tournament. Lions Club members helping with this event include Jim Ferrero, Gary Hulbert, Ray Kamer, and Marty Dawson. Other members include Brenda Bruder, Michael Glenn, and Jim Rupert. Other volunteers helping out include […]

todayNovember 10, 2021 97

Nokomis Newkomis

East Central Illinois Region

Chamber discusses Christmas, nickel raffle, annual meeting

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Chamber of Commerce met at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4 at Demi’s Diner. Vice President Judy Rupert presided over the meeting in absence of president Ed Heck. Eight members were in attendance. Minutes from the September 9 meeting were presented via email prior to the meeting and were approved. Treasurer Loren Compton presented his report, revealing $4,095.67 in currently usable funds. As of October 31, $46,108.59 is the current balance for a 24-month CD, which […]

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Witt

East Central Illinois Region

Water issues bulk of Witt council meeting Oct. 26

WITT -- Multiple lines of business on the agenda represented the majority of the Witt City Council’s general session on October 26, taking just over an hour in a meeting that nearly elapsed two hours long. Prior to delivering reports and other communications, Brock Teichmiller from the Rural Community Assistance Partnership made a presentation that went through the city’s water and wastewater finances, which clearly called for the city to raise its rates. There was likely miscommunication between the council […]

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Daniel Robbins

East Central Illinois Region

Republicans seek Robbins to fill county clerk vacancy

HILLSBORO -- While Montgomery County Board chairman Evan Young has 60 days from Tuesday, Nov. 3 to nominate a new replacement, Republicans in the county central committee already has someone in mind. Holly Lemons is departing her position for a new role in the state court system and therefore is creating a vacancy. Per Illinois state election law, Lemons’ appointed replacement must also be a Republican. County Republicans are currently recommending Hillsboro city commissioner Daniel Robbins to potentially fill the […]

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Kroger development Nokomis

East Central Illinois Region

Dollar General store comes closer to Nokomis

NOKOMIS -- The closing on the former Nokomis Kroger store will occur sometime this week. Standard Holdings, LLC will close on the former Kroger store, owned by Kroger Limited Partnership. Standard Holdings, LLC is an investment company that purchases various commercial properties and remodels them to meet the tenant's needs as they have dealings with various types of businesses. It is now nearly certain that the former Kroger store will become an expanded type of Dollar General store. Additional offerings […]

todayNovember 3, 2021 59

trick or treat Halloween

Capital Area Region

Halloween weekend activities throughout the region

Parts of Central Illinois will be holding Halloween weekend trick-or-treating as well as other events during the holiday weekend. Trick-or-treating Friday, Oct. 29 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Lovington Saturday, Oct. 30 Unspecified start: Jacksonville, Litchfield, Staunton (all three until 9 p.m.) 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Auburn, Ashland, Carlinville Divernon, Macon, Morrisonville, Mount OIive, Moweaqua, Nokomis, Pana, Petersburg, Virden 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Altamont, Assumption, Montrose, Pawnee, Shelbyville 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Edinburg Sunday, Oct. 31 Unspecified […]

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Nokomis Newkomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis council hears about potential grants

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 25. Scott Hunt, representing WHKS Engineers, Planners & Surveyors located in Springfield, introduced himself and his firm to the council. Hunt and his firm are interested in helping Nokomis apply for grants. They can also help plan the downtown project and complete the engineering needs. He spoke specifically about the downtown project as well as the water and wastewater plant. Hunt also spoke of the America Rescue Plan (ARP). He […]

todayOctober 27, 2021 47

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