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East Central Illinois Region

Portions of Kincaid and Morrisonville under boil order

KINCAID/MORRISONVILLE -- Two south-central Illinois villages in Christian County are reporting to be under a boil order until further notice. The village of Morrisonville suffered a water main break, which led to the boil order announcement. The impacted areas in the village are from South Dye Street to South Perrine Street, as well as South 3rd Street to South 5th Street. The impact zone in the village of Kincaid runs from Division Street to Circle Place. This would also be […]

todayJune 18, 2020 90

East Central Illinois Region

Martin cases further postponed due to COVID-19

HILLSBORO/JACKSONVILLE/SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- We published a news report a month ago today regarding the arrest of Abigail L. Martin in Montgomery County. There hasn't been much regarding changes relating to the cases, so this is based on information we have found. Martin to appear again in Montgomery County in July Martin (or her grandmother) acquires the legal counsel of Sean E. Rees of Brandenburg-Rees & Rees in Carlinville. Filings by Rees on May 4 were calling for discovery, speedy […]

todayJune 1, 2020 65

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis H.S. graduation tentatively set for June 6

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Board of Education of Nokomis CUSD #22 convened in their May 19 session in the library of Nokomis High School, while allowing board members and attendees to exercise physical distancing. Superintendent's report in absentia District superintendent Dr. Scott Doerr, who was absent due to a family emergency, left a written report with board president Chad Ruppert. The state has made its mandated categorical payments for the second quarter as of April 30. However, the district […]

todayMay 31, 2020 101

East Central Illinois Region

Hillsboro Old Settlers Days canceled for 2020

HILLSBORO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Hillsboro will be missing out on their annual Old Settlers Days celebration as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Hillsboro Old Settlers Association made an announcement Sunday that this year's celebration will not be taking place, following a majority vote in favor of the decision. Association president Lisa Ervin spoke with local officials, which included Montgomery County Health Department administrator Hugh Satterlee. Satterlee spoke against holding such a large public gathering. This is despite […]

todayMay 5, 2020 79

Capital Area Region

Martin arrested for posing as a nurse, wanted on multiple warrants

Published 05/01/2020 6:30 PM CDTUpdated 05/02/2020 10:00 AM CDT HILLSBORO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A multi-state fugitive with connections to Morgan County is sitting in Montgomery County Jail in Hillsboro Friday. An arrest of 23-year old Abigail L. Martin, with a last-known address in Girard, was made at Hillsboro Rehabilitation and Health Center on Wednesday. A report from WSMI Radio's Shawn Balint reveals that a former employee of the facility reported Martin to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department (MCSD) Monday. The […]

todayMay 1, 2020 65

Capital Area Region

Some restrictions to be eased in Illinois beginning Friday

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Restrictions will loosen slightly in Illinois beginning Friday in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. However, certain guidelines will be a requirement; otherwise, restrictions may have to be tightened back up. Illinoisans heard in an announcement from Gov. JB Pritzker last week that all residents over the age of two will have a requirement to wear some form of nose and mouth protection as of midnight on Fri., May 1. This requirement applies to locations which abiding […]

todayApril 30, 2020 95

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis Homecoming plans underway, despite pandemic

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Planning continues for the 2020 Nokomis Homecoming celebration, as the Nokomis Homecoming Association held a virtual meeting on Monday, April 6. The tentative dates for the event are July 10-12. The parade will take place on Saturday, July 11, kicking off at 6 p.m. Depending on how conditions are surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, those dates could change as a result. As of publication, there are eight active coronavirus cases with one death. A poll to […]

todayApril 16, 2020 79

Decision 2020

Ammons being investigated in alleged retail theft from charity thrift store

URBANA (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A Democratic state representative is under investigation in relation to a retail theft incident dating back to January. State Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) could potentially face charges of retail theft. This stems from a January 10 incident inside a charity thrift store in Urbana. Currently, Ammons is facing allegations that she stole a Coach purse worth roughly $80. Special prosecutor assigned to investigate the incident Judge Tom Difanis, a Champaign County circuit court judge, made an […]

todayApril 10, 2020 78

Capital Area Region

Regional cancellations and postponements: Week of April 1, 2020

Here is a list of regional cancellations and postponements across Central Illinois as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic: Montgomery County fish sale postponed The Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District is postponing its spring fish sale. SWCD is planning to hold its fish sale for this fall. As a result, they are issuing refunds to those who made pre-orders. Customers with questions can call their office at (217) 532-3361 ext. 3. The event was to take place next Tuesday, […]

todayApril 1, 2020 35

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