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Meridian High School Korey Damery

Business & Lifestyle

Meridian High to experience curriculum changes next fall

MACON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Students at Meridian High School in Macon may experience changes in the curriculum when they return to school for the 2019-20 academic year. "Every year, we are always looking to see what we can do better," said Eric Hurelbrink, principal at Meridian High School. Hurelbrink notes changes to the agricultural department, citing its offerings depend on who they hire in the new year and discover what they are best suited to teach. Among other changes is […]

todayDecember 28, 2018

Dan Caulkins Illinois

Capital Area Region

Continued out-migration from Illinois could mean dire consequences

DECATUR (Heartland Newsfeed) -- When it comes to Illinois' shrinking population, the numbers reported don't tell the full story. This is what representative-elect Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur), who was elected to succeed Bill Mitchell (R-Decatur) last month, believes when it comes to one of the largest shrinking populations in the nation. "It's not just that we're losing people," Caulkins stated in a news release. Caulkins stated that the shrinking population involves many of the state's workforce in the private sector, which […]

todayDecember 27, 2018

tornadoes Taylorville tornado Illinois

East Central Illinois Region

UPDATE: More than 20 tornadoes touch down in central Illinois Saturday

Continuing coverage TAYLORVILLE (Heartland Newsfeed) -- As daylight arrived on Sunday morning, residents of Taylorville and other impacted communities across central Illinois were getting their first preview of the level of devastation a suspected tornado caused Saturday evening. As previously reported, roughly 30 people in Taylorville suffered injuries with more than 100 homes damaged as a result of the tornado which hit the city around 5 p.m. Saturday. No fatalities have been reported. Officials in Taylorville and Christian County offered […]

todayDecember 2, 2018

tornado damage December 1 2018 Taylorville

East Central Illinois Region

Central Illinois communities ravaged by tornadoes Saturday

TAYLORVILLE (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Portions of western and central Illinois faced a barrage of tornadic activity Saturday night, following a warm, unusual day to kick off December. Tornadoes that hit the region were as far north as Macomb in McDonough County to as far south as Staunton in Macoupin County. One series of tornadoes in south central Illinois incredibly hard, the first of which touched down near Butler and would touch down four more times in Taylorville, Stonington, near Boody […]

todayDecember 2, 2018

wolf hybrid

East Central Illinois Region

Animal Control warns Nokomis residents regarding wild wolf hybrids

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Wolf hybrids are on the loose in and around Nokomis, according to a Wednesday press release from Montgomery County Animal Control (MCAC). MCAC is working alongside the Nokomis Police Department to contain these animals as quickly as possible. Both agencies consider this matter of utmost importance and are doing everything they can do under their power to remedy the situation. Residents of Nokomis and surrounding areas are advised to be on the lookout and have offered […]

todayOctober 18, 2018

persimmon

East Central Illinois Region

Persimmon party returns to Taylorville November 3

TAYLORVILLE (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The annual persimmon party jointly presented by the Christian County Historical Society & Museum and the Christian County Genealogical Society will return once again in less than a month. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. with various activities taking place throughout the day. The event kicks off with the Little Miss Persimmon pageant, which will take place in front of the historic Morrison house. Kristin Hoganson, University […]

todayOctober 6, 2018

taylorville chillifest

Capital Area Region

Chillifest announces entertainment schedule for 2018 event

TAYLORVILLE (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Taylorville Chamber of Commerce released their entertainment schedule for this weekend's Chillifest event over the weekend. A welcoming speech from mayor Bruce Barry and the national anthem being sung by Shanda Courtway will kick off the opening ceremonies for the event. The Lil' Chilli Bean contest begins at 9 a.m. Saturday and will run until 1 p.m. Sunday, with the announcement of the winners being at 3 p.m. Entries, along with gun and prize raffle […]

todayOctober 1, 2018

East Central Illinois Region

Witt council prompted to further action on employee handbook

For nearly two years, the Witt City Council has attempted to make crucial changes to their employee handbook and have been met with unfortunate delays due to meeting unavailability for special sessions, as well as legal and internal municipal hurdles which include resignations of elected officials. Add the resignation of city clerk Angel Lynch to the line of official resignations – which include former aldermen Jay Martin and Tim Taylor and former treasurer Rebecca Martin – as motivation for the […]

todaySeptember 16, 2018

McMillan endorsed by NFIB Illinois

Decision 2018

McMillan earns campaign endorsement from small business organization

TAYLORVILLE (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Illinois political action committee for the nation's largest small business organization has made an endorsement decision regarding the state senate race in District 48. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and their Illinois PAC endorsed Taylorville businessman and Republican candidate Seth McMillan, according to a press release from the campaign Monday. The PAC is comprised exclusively of Illinois-based NFIB members. "Our members support the candidates who support small businesses and Seth McMillan not only […]

todayAugust 28, 2018

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