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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 126

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 49

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 59

Deer Run accident

Montgomery County

Accident at Deer Run Mine results in fatality

HILLSBORO -- A machinery-related accident late last week at the Deer Run Mine in Hillsboro resulted in a fatality. Montgomery County Coroner Randy Leetham would issue a confirmation Monday as a work-related fatality. It would also receive confirmation in a recorded report by the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). MSHA is a division of the U.S. Department of Labor. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, March 5, at 1:20 p.m. Further details surrounding the cause of the accident are […]

todayMarch 9, 2026 264

Heartland Newsfeed website

Montgomery County

Server storage issue led website to be offline

NOKOMIS -- As some may have noticed on Monday, they might have been unable to check for the latest news on the Heartland Newsfeed website. The website reportedly showed a database connection issue at around 6 a.m. local time. "This was a bit abnormal," stated Jake Leonard, executive editor-in-chief of Heartland Newsfeed. "We have situations where the website is temporarily taken offline due to billing issues, but that's usually 2-3 times a year. We're usually pretty good at paying on […]

todayMarch 2, 2026 53

Farmersville Small Town Dreamers Market

Illinois

Farmersville Small Town Dreamers sets 2026 markets

FARMERSVILLE -- Dates have been announced for Farmersville’s upcoming Small Town Dreamers Market in 2026. The market, hosted by The Rooted Home and held at The Square in Farmersville, will be held on Saturday, April 11 and on Saturday, September 12. The market will take place on Elevator Street, right in front of The Rooted Home’s two-story Opera House. Those visiting are encouraged to snap a photo with Farmersville’s Route 66 Postcard Mural, located on the north side of the […]

todayFebruary 17, 2026 104

Nokomis Public Library

Illinois

Nokomis Public Library news bulletin

NOKOMIS -- Lincoln Land Community College will be at the Nokomis Public Library next week. Representatives will be present at an informational table to answer any questions from prospective students. Representatives will be able to discuss general information about the college, degree and certificate programs, advisory and financial aid appointments, and more. LLCC will be at the library on Tuesday, February 10, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Coffee and Crafts returns After the cancellation of the event last month […]

todayFebruary 5, 2026 97 7 5

voter registration

Illinois

Residents reminded to update voter registration

HILLSBORO -- The Montgomery County Clerk’s Office reminds voters that their voter registration information must be up-to-date to avoid problems or delays in voting in the upcoming primary. Excluding grace period registration and voting, the last day for registration or transfer of voter registration is Tuesday, February 17. Montgomery County residents who are at least 17 years old on or before the primary are eligible to register. (The rule only applies if the voter will become 18 on or before […]

todayJanuary 26, 2026 140 12 15

Amazon HUB

Illinois

Amazon HUB changes for Nokomis area

NOKOMIS -- Operational changes will be taking place for Amazon HUB operations in the Nokomis area later this month. An announcement by Amazon on Friday morning revealed that those changes will apply as of Wednesday, January 28. Current Amazon HUB operations have required delivery runs from the Amazon distribution facility in Pekin. Operations are shifting for the Pekin facility, due to two new distribution centers in Illinois for Quincy and Springfield. Changes also applied to a newer facility in Terre […]

todayJanuary 16, 2026 143 9 14

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