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Nokomis Newkomis

Montgomery County

Nokomis council reports net-positive month

NOKOMIS -- The latest financial report from the City of Nokomis revealed a net-positive month. The city was nearly $4,557 in the positive since the previous report in June. The financial data was presented by Commissioner Charlie O'Malley during the Nokomis City Council's regular meeting on Monday, July 27. Monthly revenues, bills The report revealed monthly revenues of $146,540 since the previous report. They include: Non-Home Rule: $19,300.26 Business District: $12,679.91 1% Sales Tax: $23,035.07 Grocery Tax: $1,375.39 Cannabis Use […]

todayAugust 1, 2026

deadly crash fatal crash Pana Menard County Champaign County Effingham County

Christian County

State police investigate fatal crash in Pana

PANA – The Illinois State Police Division of Internal Investigation is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Christian County. On July 29, 2026, at approximately 6:15 a.m., ISP SWAT was executing a search warrant in Tower Hill. While executing the warrant, officers observed an occupied vehicle down the street that was believed to be related to the residence being searched. When approached by a Christian County deputy, the vehicle fled. A deputy briefly pursued the vehicle but stopped pursuing due […]

todayJuly 31, 2026

Nokomis City Council Christopher Hale

Montgomery County

Nokomis council hires interim chief

NOKOMIS — The City of Nokomis hired an interim Chief of Police during its Monday, July 27 meeting. Meanwhile, city leaders continue to work through weeks of turmoil in the police department and increased scrutiny of area law enforcement finances. The council unanimously approved the hiring of Christopher Hale of Mt. Zion to lead the department on an interim basis. Hale could eventually be named the city’s permanent chief of police. City officials spent about 90 minutes in closed session […]

todayJuly 31, 2026

Catholic

Sangamon County

Former Catholic priest named in Springfield lawsuit

SPRINGFIELD -- The Diocese of Springfield is facing a new lawsuit alleging that a former priest sexually abused an altar boy at St. Mary’s Catholic School and Parish in Taylorville. The suit, filed in Sangamon County Circuit Court names Father John O’Connell and says the abuse happened repeatedly between 1991 and 1994. According to the complaint, the victim attended the school and served as an altar boy at the time of the alleged abuse. Attorneys say the incidents occurred on […]

todayJuly 30, 2026

Illinois Sports Hall of Fame

Sangamon County

Illinois Sports Hall of Fame coming in 2028

SPRINGFIELD -- A letter of intent was signed last week at Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe to build the Illinois Sports Hall of Fame. The facility will be built on roughly four to six acres of the facility grounds. There is a target for a grand opening in the summer of 2028. The project is a joint venture of Indiana entrepreneur Tim Turpin and Legacy Pointe ownership. However, Turpin said that the actual blueprints have yet to be drawn. […]

todayJuly 28, 2026

1st MidAmerica

Sangamon County

1st MidAmerica expands to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD -- 1st MidAmerica Credit Union announced last Wednesday the development of its newest branch in Springfield. The branch's address will be 800 W. Stanford Avenue, next door to OnTrack Car Wash. The development furthers the credit union's commitment to meeting members where they are. It will also expand access to convenient, relationship-focused financial support with another location in Illinois. The branch features a design that reflects the evolving needs of members while maintaining the personalized service that has defined […]

todayJuly 28, 2026

Illinois Business Journal

Bond County

SW Illinois to suffer loss of Illinois Business Journal

MASCOUTAH -- After a quarter-century (and change) in business, another downstate Illinois publication will close its doors. The Illinois Business Journal is closing effective Friday, July 31, according to an announcement from Managing Editor Melissa Meske on Monday. The decision was made by owner Better Newspapers Inc. The difficult decision was necessary due to ongoing declines in revenue across the board, according to the company. The Illinois Business Journal covered news relating to businesses, industry, and nonprofits across southwestern Illinois. […]

todayJuly 27, 2026

American Pickers Illinois

Capital Area Region

‘American Pickers’ returning to Illinois this fall

The History Channel series American Pickers will return to Illinois in September to film new episodes. The documentary follows antique collectors as they travel the country in search of rare, historic and unusual items. The show features skilled pickers who look for pieces that have a connection to American history. This could range from vintage signs and toys to old motorcycles and gas station memorabilia. American Pickers is looking for private collections with rare, historic or unusual items. They include […]

todayJuly 27, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning

Adams County

Extreme Heat Warning in effect through Monday

An EXTREME HEAT WARNING will be in effect later this morning and will run through Monday night. The National Weather Service in St. Louis announced the warning earlier this morning. It will be in effect beginning at 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday. Dangerously hot conditions are expected with indices as high as 111. Affected regions involve portions of south-central, southwest, and west-central regions of Illinois. On the Missouri side, east-central, northeast, and southeast regions are in the impact zone. […]

todayJuly 26, 2026

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