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Great Western

Business & Lifestyle

New ownership looks to expand Great Western

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” That quote is more than valid for Great Western Products in rural Assumption, who has built a 25-plus year tradition in Christian County. “A lot of folks do not realize that we are there,” stated Rocky Franklin, the company’s vice president, from their corporate office in Hollywood, AL. “It just looks like we’re an extension of the property in front of us.” A quick rundown of what Great Western does […]

todayJune 16, 2021

Coalton

East Central Illinois Region

Coalton receives updates on EJ Water project in June meeting

Prior to the monthly meeting of the Coalton village board on Wednesday, June 9, members of the board stood outside the village hall where the “cake” for Montgomery County’s bicentennial celebration stood. Once the meeting began, there was limited business for the board to discuss. Update on EJ Water Cooperative project Most of the meeting was dedicated to updates related to the EJ Water Cooperative project, which was having some slight procedural hiccups. There are some final business items that […]

todayJune 16, 2021

Tony Brown Jim Root

Decision 2018

Root declared winner of Macon sheriff’s race

A recent court decision from a Champaign County judge declares Republican candidate Jim Root the victor in the 2018 race for Macon County sheriff. However, it appears that seeing an end to litigation over the election is far from over. Current sheriff Tony Brown stated over the weekend that he plans to appeal the order made by Champaign County Circuit Court Judge Anna M. Benjamin on Friday, May 28. The order declared that Root won the race by 16 votes, […]

todayJune 3, 2021

Witt council

East Central Illinois Region

New Witt council tackles new issues in May meeting

Before swearing in the new members of the Witt City Council in their May 25 general session, the outgoing mayor and council members had to finish up on some unresolved business. A water report from EJ Water Cooperative’s Eric Emerick detailed standard practices and procedures (SPP) in their agreement with the city for wholesale water purchases. Some of these SPPs include a 10 percent late fee for late payments made at least three days after the due date, shut-off notices […]

todayJune 3, 2021

Litchfield pickers market

East Central Illinois Region

Litchfield Tourism prepares for slate of events in 2021

LITCHFIELD -- The tourism office for the city of Litchfield has been working alongside local organizations to bring the most up-to-date event calendar for 2021. Fortunately, several recurring events are returning after considerable delays as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which postponed or canceled many event dates in 2020. Two of the city’s premier events are the Litchfield Pickers Market and the Litchfield Park District Concert Series. 2021 Litchfield Pickers Market schedule The Pickers Market is scheduled to kick […]

todayMarch 20, 2021

Brown Root

Decision 2018

Hearings for Macon County sheriff’s race concludes

DECATUR -- While the courtroom hearings have concluded and the legal battle to determine whether Macon County Sheriff Tony Brown, a Democrat, retains his position or Republican challenger and fellow officer Lt. Jim Root takes over for the remainder of the term is, in some ways, just beginning. Both Brown and Root appeared in a Macon County courtroom on Thursday, Feb. 11 in a final scheduled hearing before Judge Anna M. Benjamin, who was brought in from Champaign County to […]

todayFebruary 20, 2021

Montgomery County CEO

East Central Illinois Region

Montgomery County CEO visits Nokomis businesses

NOKOMIS -- Members of the Montgomery County CEO (MCCEO) Class of 2021 split their time visiting two businesses in downtown Nokomis on Wednesday, Feb. 3. One group gathered at Ugly Mugs Coffeehouse, owned by Tim and Ann Brookshire. Points of discussion during the session included various topics of seeing potential in the impossible. The Brookshires purchased the building at 125 W. Main Street “as is” and renovated it into a first-level business, which houses Ugly Mugs as well as an […]

todayFebruary 20, 2021

Illinois State Redbirds women's tennis

East Central Illinois Region

Lady Redbirds prepare for tennis homestand vs. Omaha

NORMAL -- While the Illinois State Redbirds men's tennis squad is on the road, the ladies prepare for a Saturday afternoon homestand. After nearly a year out of action, the Lady Redbirds tennis team is back in action against the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Saturday's showdown will be the first of four straight home matches to start the 2021 campaign. "To say that we're excited to get out there and compete is a huge understatement," says head coach Maja […]

todayJanuary 23, 2021

Illinois State men's tennis

East Central Illinois Region

Redbirds to take on 25th-ranked Kentucky Saturday

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Following a season-opening doubleheader against Notre Dame, the Illinois State Redbirds will be in Lexington Saturday to take on the 25th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats in doubleheader action. Head coach Mark Klysner looks forward to this match, as they're competing against a Top 25 team. "It will be great for the guys to see where we stand with one of the top programs in the nation," Klysner said. "We've had a good week of practice and my hopes are […]

todayJanuary 23, 2021

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