East Central Illinois Region

444 Results / Page 49 of 50

AD

East Central Illinois Region

Flu season has arrived in force in some Illinois communities

LITCHFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- Illinois is not escaping the flu outbreak that has swept across parts of the country. The Illinois Department of Public Health does not track flu cases, just the number of people who are hospitalized. So it's up to local public health departments to paint the picture of Illinois' early flu season, and the picture isn't pretty. Litchfield schools, in Montgomery County, canceled classes last week because so many students and teachers were out sick. Montgomery County Public […]

todayDecember 14, 2017 32

Automotive News

Nokomis Police Department citations and arrests from November 13 to December 10, 2017

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) — The following citations and warrants were completed between November 13 and December 10, 2017 by the Nokomis Police Department: John E. McMillian, 30, of Nokomis was cited for disorderly conduct/breach of peace at his residence at 305 N. Spruce St. in Nokomis on November 16. McMillian was also cited for obstruction of justice. Loeta M. Blair, 79, of rural Nokomis was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident on the 500 block of N. […]

todayDecember 13, 2017 32

Business & Lifestyle

Business limited in Raymond board’s first meeting in December

RAYMOND (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Discussion was limited, with very few items of business up for discussion in the Raymond Village Board’s meeting on Monday, December 4. Following approval of the meeting minutes from the November 20 meeting, an announcement was made by Streets Superintendent Mike Masten that there would be some road closures. The closures involved Broad Street and Springfield Road, which crosses across the Norfolk Southern railroad line which runs parallel to Illinois Route 48. The closures would take place […]

todayDecember 11, 2017 13

Carlinville lawsuit Libertarian Georgia Witt murder Missouri product liability Christian County court cases appearances

Business & Lifestyle

$5.3 million jury verdict awarded to nurse following Heritage wrongful termination due to whistleblowing

PONTIAC (Heartland Newsfeed) -- In a press release made available late Saturday evening, a jury trial in Livingston County has concluded involving wrongful termination of employment due to blowing the whistle on her employer, reporting elderly abuse and neglect of residents at a nursing facility. Katrina Wesemann, a licensed practical nurse, was fired in October 2012 by Bloomington-based Heritage Enterprises, Inc. for reporting instances of elderly abuse and resident neglect at the Heritage Manor nursing facility in Dwight. Wesemann presented […]

todayDecember 10, 2017 40

Business & Lifestyle

Witt opts to hire new city employee, solicits applications

WITT (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Following the resignation of Shawn Cady, the City of Witt deliberated in their November meeting on whether to hire a new city employee. The council, under the employment committee of mayor Greta Akers and aldermen Tim Taylor and Brandon White, met Tuesday in an hour-long public special session to review the job description for the job opening in question, which became available following Cady's departure last month. Following the discussion which took place during the meeting, […]

todayDecember 8, 2017 21

Business & Lifestyle

Decatur passes budget out of balance by $3 million

DECATUR (Heartland Newsfeed/Illinois Policy Institute) -- As its population and tax base erode, the city of Decatur passed a budget for fiscal year 2018 more than $3 million in the red. The Decatur City Council passed a budget more than $3 million out of balance Dec. 4, citing growing costs and declining revenues. The shortfall is a combination of deficit costs and a decline in multiple revenue streams – including revenue from sales taxes, cables taxes and hotel taxes, which […]

todayDecember 7, 2017 31

East Central Illinois Region

Confusion on village’s finances among discussion in November 28 Witt board meeting

WITT (Heartland Newsfeed) -- There was much confusion in regards to the village's financial shape related to misunderstandings with the treasurer's report, among other business in the Witt City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 28. Following revision of the October meeting minutes to reflect votes to approve payment of bills with aldermen Jay Martin and John Bauerle casting yes votes, as well as the vote to waive the $150 water deposit, with Martin and Donna Yeske casting yes votes, the […]

todayDecember 4, 2017 42

East Central Illinois Region

Disregard for Raymond resident’s property rights by out-of-town truck drivers discussed in November 20 meeting

RAYMOND (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A heated temper from a resident regarding semi trucks causing damage on her property and leaving her ruts took most of the overall discussion in the meeting of the Raymond Village Board on Monday, November 20. Following the approval of the meeting minutes from the November 6 meeting and the financial report from October, the board heard a complaint from resident Tess Lessman, who expressed her frustration regarding concerns surrounding semi trucks damaging her property and […]

todayDecember 4, 2017 34

Ballot Access News

Elected officials in McLean County face more opposition in 2018

BLOOMINGTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Elected officials will face an unusually tough road, particularly in McLean County, in the 2018 elections, as 11 of 13 elected county officials have opposition of some form in 2018, compared to only three of 14 candidates being challenged in 2016. Candidate filing is now over and we now have a preview on what to expect in the March 20 primary election, as well as the November 6 general election: COUNTY TREASURER: Republican incumbent Rebecca McNeil […]

todayDecember 4, 2017 23

AD
hmgcil newfooter UpdatedMarch2025

Subscribe to our news bulletin

* indicates required

REVOLUTION RADIO PREVIOUS SONGS

Listen on Online Radio Box! Revolution RadioRevolution Radio

DEADLINES & PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Daily deadlines
News and sports submissions
: 11 p.m. Central
Advertising, legals, obituaries: 5 p.m. Central

Monday-Friday deadlines
Other business inquiries: 5 p.m. Central

Publication times
Late breaking news as it happens
Normal publication:
11 p.m. Central daily
Other news:
Published as it’s made available

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

AD
AD
AD
AD