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Half Witt Winery

Montgomery County

Half Witt Winery sets May live music calendar

WITT -- Half Witt Winery recently revealed a series of live music events for May and the 2026 season. The Pizzazz Dance Band kicks off the 2026 live music season on Saturday, May 2. Not Petty will perform on Saturday, May 9, while Sam Lacy will perform on Saturday, May 16. Salmon Creek will perform on Saturday, May 23. On Saturday, May 30, the West End Boogie Project finishes off May with their performance. Food vendors will be available at […]

todayApril 30, 2026 2

fire

Montgomery County

Witt, Nokomis fire departments respond to Witt residential fire

WITT -- The Witt Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire early Wednesday morning. The department would receive the dispatch call at 3:42 a.m., with Command 300 being the first to arrive on the scene of the fire on Monroe Street. Command was established, reporting light smoke emitting from the structure. Firefighters would enter the residence shortly after the arrival of Engine 301. An investigation would reveal a fire coming from the attic, which sat above the living […]

todayApril 30, 2026 1

Newkomis charity bar crawl

Illinois

Newkomis to hold Kentucky Derby-themed bar crawl

NOKOMIS -- Newkomis will be hosting the “Talk Derby To Me” Race for a Reason charity bar crawl on Saturday, May 2. Participants can expect drink specials, charity spotlights, raffle prizes, and a contest for the best derby hat. The crawl will begin at 3 p.m. at The Depot Pub. Registration and stamp card pickup will take place until 4:30 p.m. From 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Nokomis FFA will be at Town Pump Bowl & Lounge in memory of […]

todayApril 19, 2026 2

Nokomis Public Library

Montgomery County

MEETING AGENDA: Nokomis Public Library

The following is the meeting agenda for the April 13, 2026 general business meeting of the Nokomis Township Public Library Board of Trustees, as posted by Board President Jake Leonard on Thursday, April 9: Call To Order / Roll Call Requests to Amend Agenda * Public Comments Board Correspondence Approval of Consent Agenda Meeting Minutes – March 2026 Treasurer’s Report Library Director’s Report Old Business EBSCO solar grant Nokomis Homecoming fundraiser New Business IT services proposals Mike Nelms & Brad […]

todayApril 13, 2026

book club

Montgomery County

Nokomis Public Library to launch book club

NOKOMIS -- Nokomis Public Library is launching a new community book club and inviting readers to connect over stories and conversation. The club will hold its first meeting on Thursday, March 26, from 7:30–8:30 p.m. at the library. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether they are longtime book lovers, occasional readers, or simply curious about joining a discussion group. During the first session, participants will introduce themselves and talk about what they like to read. Then the group will choose its first […]

todayMarch 25, 2026

Montgomery County Witt

Montgomery County

Montgomery County cleans up from storm damage

NOKOMIS -- Severe thunderstorms and straight-line winds made for a rough evening earlier this week. The storms struck the panhandle and eastern regions of Montgomery County on Sunday, leaving considerable damage in their wake. On the receiving end of the biggest impact from the storm was Nokomis Junior/Senior High School. Wind damage from the tornado resulted in several pieces of sheet metal roofing flying around. The metal sheets would later land along Oberle Street and throughout Nokomis Memorial Park. Due […]

todayMarch 21, 2026

Nokomis Newkomis

Montgomery County

Nokomis council hears downtown revitalization plan

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council heard a downtown revitalization plan for a commercial building during its most recent meeting on Monday, March 9. It was among two other major items for discussion in the meeting. The council heard a proposal from AmeriCorps volunteer Audra Elam on projects she, in partnership with the Newkomis non-profit, has been working on. Elam is addressing the issue of vacant residential and commercial properties in Nokomis. They have been in contact with the land […]

todayMarch 12, 2026

certified food protection managers class exam Illinois Extension

Illinois

Illinois Extension to offer certified food protection manager class, exam

HILLSBORO -- The University of Illinois Extension office in Montgomery County will be offering the state-mandated Certified Food Protection Managers class and exam. The Illinois Department of Public Health Food Sanitation Code requires food service establishments to be under the operational supervision of a certified food protection manager. Certificates need renewal every five years, and class attendance is mandatory to sit for the exam. The two-day course will take place on April 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The […]

todayMarch 10, 2026

Nokomis Public Library

Montgomery County

Nokomis Public Library to host March crafts event

NOKOMIS -- The March installment of the Coffee and Crafts program at Nokomis Public Library is right around the corner. This month's event will be on Monday, March 16, starting at 9:30 a.m. Attendees will make a 10-inch butterfly wreath, perfectly timed for the spring season. There will be an assortment of butterfly colors for a more customized experience. The cost for this month's event is $7.00. If you are able, please bring scissors and wire clippers. There are limitations […]

todayMarch 10, 2026

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