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heat advisory

Adams County

Heat Advisory set to end Saturday night

Presuming that all goes well on Independence Day, the Heat Advisory that has been active all week may finally sunset tonight. An updated advisory from the National Weather Service in St. Louis early Saturday morning did not indicate any extensions. The Heat Advisory has been active throughout the week, with heat indices ranging from 100 to 110. What to know about Saturday's Heat Advisory Saturday's advisory will be in effect until 8 p.m. Central time. Heat indices can be as […]

todayJuly 4, 2026

Strasburg

Shelby County

Strasburg seeking Volunteer of the Year

STRASBURG -- Strasburg is seeking nominations for its annual Volunteer of the Year Award. The village has presented the award since 2007, honoring a member of the village whose volunteer activities have benefited the community. The award, which is presented by the Strasburg Village Board, is accepting nominations through August 17, according to the latest edition of the village's publication "Gnome News". Any individual, group, business, or organization whose volunteer activities benefit the Village of Strasburg is eligible. Nominees must […]

todayJuly 2, 2026

certified food protection managers class exam Illinois Extension

Macon County

Multilingual food safety training supports local workforce

DECATUR -- The University of Illinois Extension is offering a free, multilingual Certified Food Protection Manager training. The training offering is to further its commitment to supporting workforce development and expanding access to food safety education. The multi-session course will start with the first session on July 28 and 30. A second session will take place with dates set for August 4, 6, and 11. All sessions will be at Richland Community College in room SC01. The times will be […]

todayJuly 1, 2026

Bloomington Bison Phillip Barski

ECHL

Bloomington, Barski agree to two-year extension

BLOOMINGTON -- Bloomington Bison Vice President of Hockey Operations and Head Coach Phillip Barski will remain around for two more seasons. A news release from the team on Wednesday revealed a two-year extension for Barski, according to Bison President Andy Zilch. Since arriving in Bloomington, Barski has played a central role in building the Bison’s hockey operations department, roster foundation, player development structure and organizational standards in accountability and growth on and off the ice. Under the leadership of Barski, […]

todayJuly 1, 2026

Connect Macon County

Macon County

Connect Macon County: What is the status in June 2026?

In February 2024, Heartland Newsfeed covered the Decatur press conference announcing the launch of the Connect Macon County initiative. However, as we near 2 1/2 years since the initiative launch, where does it stand as we near the end of the first half of 2026? Phase 1: The 14-week study and building a formal broadband expansion In the February 2024 press conference, Macon County leadership, the Macon County Farm Bureau, and the University of Illinois Extension initiated a rapid data-gathering […]

todayJune 21, 2026

Bloomington Grossinger Motors Arena

McLean County

City of Bloomington, Bison postpone presser

BLOOMINGTON -- A press conference at Grossinger Motors Arena will not take place as regularly scheduled. The press conference was to be held on Wednesday regarding the announcement of a naming rights opportunity. An email from the city's Arts & Entertainment Department would confirm this intent. This comes as severe weather is set to impact Central Illinois later today. "Due to weather conditions, the City of Bloomington and the Bloomington Bison have made the decision to postpone today's press conference […]

todayJune 17, 2026

Bloomington Grossinger Motors Arena

McLean County

Bloomington to consider naming rights offer

BLOOMINGTON -- The City of Bloomington's Arts & Entertainment Department will host a press conference on Wednesday to announce a new naming rights opportunity for Grossinger Motors Arena. The announcement comes during a period of exceptional growth for the arena. Over the past year, Grossinger Motors Arena distributed more than 192,000 tickets, hosted 68 events, and generated nearly 82 million annual media impressions. This reflects the venue's growing reach and impact throughout Central Illinois. The arena's growth has been further […]

todayJune 16, 2026

stack of newspapers

Christian County

Seven regional newspapers cease operations

Several south-central Illinois newspapers came to an abrupt end last week. The Girard Gazette, Virden Recorder, and Northwestern News in Macoupin County ceased publication last week. The final issue of each paper was June 3. Readers were informed with a front-page letter in each edition, as well as a similarly-worded auto-response email. The shuttered newspapers were part of a chain owned by Schaumburg-based Paddock Publications. Paddock bought Gold Nugget Publications from the Norris family in 2016. That family had operated the papers for […]

todayJune 8, 2026

seat belts Click It or Ticket

Capital Area Region

IDOT, ISP enforcing seat belt for Memorial Day travel

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies throughout the state are teaming up to remind the public to buckle up and drive sober over the Memorial Day weekend. The effort coincides with the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign running through May 26. ​ “Wearing a seat belt should be second nature for every driver and every passenger,” said Stephane B. Seck-Birhame, IDOT’s bureau chief of Safety Programs and Engineering. […]

todayMay 21, 2026 2 2

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