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Nokomis Historical Society

Illinois

Nokomis Historical Society to reorganize

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Historical Society will be holding a re-organizational meeting later this month. The historical society will meet on Monday, March 31 at 6 p.m. inside the city council chambers at the Nokomis City Complex. The meeting is to fill vacant positions on the board and to establish future plans for the organization. As of January 2025, the only officers of the Nokomis Historical Society were President JoAnn Keele and Secretary Jake Leonard, the latter elected by members […]

todayMarch 20, 2025 12

Nokomis

Illinois

Nokomis Chamber dissolves, donates funds

NOKOMIS -- The Greater Nokomis Chamber of Commerce held a quick meeting in its final meeting as an organization on Wednesday, March 12 inside the Nokomis CUSD #22 unit office at Nokomis High School. A quorum of officers of the Chamber's Board of Directors was present, except for Vice President Talon Burton and Director JoAnn Keele, who passed away on February 17. Jake Leonard was also present. A motion was made by Kurt Aumann to approve the meeting minutes from […]

todayMarch 20, 2025 16

Newkomis

Illinois

Newkomis holds town hall meeting

NOKOMIS -- Newkomis entered the next phase of the MAPPING the Future of Your Community process with a town hall meeting "Neighborhood Street Party" held on Wednesday, March 12 at Nokomis High School. President Kurt Aumann served as the emcee as well as a committee spokesperson for the meeting, while Nokomis Mayor Dylan Goldsmith, MAPPING program director Gisele Hamm, and select representatives of each of the organization's six committees rounded out the speakers for the meeting. Mayor Goldsmith relayed that […]

todayMarch 20, 2025 22

Pana Easter Egg hunts

Christian County

Pana Easter Egg Hunt set for April 12

PANA -- The Pana Elks Lodge #1261 will be the sponsor of the annual community Easter egg hunt. The annual event will be on Saturday, April 12 at 1 p.m. inside Kitchell Park and will involve an enormous amount of candy. Eggs will be distributed in three age-specific areas within the park. The event is open to children up to the age of ten. This year the age 0-3 hunt is sponsored by Peoples Bank and Trust, the age 4-6 […]

todayMarch 19, 2025 18

Witt Casey's

Illinois

Witt Casey’s to close March 26

WITT -- Patrons of the Casey's General Store location at 314 N. Hirst St. in Witt may have noticed a sign posted on the door. "As of March 26, 2025, this location will no longer be Casey's and will be closed," the sign states. "Thank you for being our valued guests and allowing us to serve you." The closure of the store will result in a negative economic impact in the community, which will require more support than ever for […]

todayMarch 18, 2025 37

Taylorville Collado

Christian County

Taylorville volunteer coach arrested for grooming

TAYLORVILLE -- A volunteer assistant soccer coach at Taylorville High School has been arrested following allegations of misconduct involving a minor. The school district confirmed the arrest, stating that they are fully cooperative with law enforcement throughout the investigation. The coach, Karla P. Collado, was taken into custody Thursday after reports surfaced regarding inappropriate behavior with a student. The nature of the allegations has raised significant concerns within the community, prompting a discussion about safety protocols in schools and the […]

todayMarch 7, 2025 223 2

Bruce Kettelkamp Christian County Sheriff

Christian County

Christian County Sheriff Kettelkamp to retire in 2026

TAYLORVILLE — Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp will soon be hanging up his hat for good. In a statement made by Sheriff Kettelkamp Tuesday, he will not seek re-election to the post in 2026, opting to retire at the end of the term. Kettelkamp's impending retirement comes among a line of key sheriffs retiring or resigning in recent years, including former Macon County Sheriff Tony Brown, former Montgomery County Sheriff Rick Robbins, and former Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell. Sheriff […]

todayMarch 4, 2025 31

Nokomis Public Library

Illinois

Nokomis library to celebrate Dr. Seuss

NOKOMIS -- Throughout March, Nokomis Public Library will be celebrating the literary mind of Dr. Seuss. There will be themed days each Monday and Wednesday of the month, known as Monday Madness and Wacky Wednesday. The Monday Madness events are as follows: March 3 - Fox and Socks Day: Wear crazy socks or wear your socks crazy! March 10 - The Sleep Book: Wear your pajamas to the library! March 17 - Oh, The Places You'll Go!: Pick up your […]

todayMarch 2, 2025 18

Gillespie Police

Illinois

Gillespie police blotter: January 26 – February 15

GILLESPIE — The following has been reported by the Gillespie Police Department for the period of January 26 to February 15, 2025 and are as follows: January 26 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue. An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to illegal burning. An officer was dispatched to Rice Street and East Chestnut Street in reference to a traffic […]

todayFebruary 28, 2025 36

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