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Lincoln Prairie Trail

Illinois

Lincoln Prairie Trail sets annual meeting

TAYLORVILLE -- The Lincoln Prairie Trail Conservancy will hold its annual meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19. The meeting will be at Angelo's Pizza in Taylorville. The meeting is the "annual meeting of the membership" as prescribed in the conservancy's bylaws. There will be a financial report, a secretary's report, and an officer's election to the board of directors. In addition, there will be a short PowerPoint presentation looking back on Lincoln Prairie Trail events and the future […]

todayNovember 16, 2022 55

Coalton

East Central Illinois Region

Coalton board discusses audit, maintenance

COALTON -- The annual audit was an item of discussion during the Coalton village board's meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Trustee Steve Lee presented his report as finance chair, which would include the audit. A quarterly review is also now complete. Village President Mike Havera brought up the animal ordinance passed in the previous meeting. There were no additions or changes from the county since its passage. Maintenance director Tom Gonet presented his report. He is catching up on filling […]

todayNovember 16, 2022 75

LLCC Lincoln Land Community College engineer

Capital Area Region

LLCC Library joins Explore More Illinois

SPRINGFIELD — The LLCC Library has joined Explore More Illinois, a cultural pass program that provides discounts and incentives at museums, historical societies, performing and visual arts centers, and other attractions across the state. Offerings include free or reduced admission, free parking, discounts at attraction shops, and more. The program is free for LLCC students, employees, and community members by visiting the LLCC Explore More Illinois page. An LLCC ID number or library user ID is required to view and […]

todayNovember 15, 2022 73

Nokomis Newkomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis Chamber met November 10

NOKOMIS -- Members of the Nokomis Chamber of Commerce held their regular meeting on Thursday morning, Nov. 10, at Demi’s Diner in Nokomis. Those present for the meeting included President Judy Rupert, Treasurer Loren Compton, Judy Beaman,Steve Johnson, JoAnn Keele, and Secretary Roger Blankenship. President Rupert called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. There was the presentation and approval of minutes of the Sept. 8 meeting, as well as the treasurer’s report, which shows available funds of $2,541.97. Secretary […]

todayNovember 14, 2022 34

Muddy Water Rendezvous

East Central Illinois Region

Muddy Water Rendezvous this weekend

MOWEAQUA -- The Muddy Water Rendezvous in Moweaqua will be this Saturday and Sunday. Events will include tomahawk throwing, longbow shooting, black powder gun demonstrations, blacksmithing, woodworking, rug weaving, spinning wheel demonstrations, and a candy cannon. A meal of ham and beans or vegetable soup will be available on Saturday. Chili will be the meal on Sunday. Hot dogs, sloppy joes, and baked beans will be provided on both days, along with water. All will be prepared over an open […]

todayOctober 14, 2022 157

East Central Illinois Region

Blue Mound hires part-time officer

BLUE MOUND -- There has been an increase in domestic violence among adults and disciplinary issues among students. The concerns were presented by the police department in the latest meeting of the Blue Mound Village Board. There were 50 complaints in the past month, with 26 in Blue Mound and 24 in Macon. The majority were civil matters, which police cannot get involved in. Some matters of note were arising from financial issues relating to the ongoing inflation scourage. In […]

todayOctober 14, 2022 77

Richland

East Central Illinois Region

Richland preps for spring registration

DECATUR – Richland Community College is days away from opening registration for the spring semester. Registration will open for current students, veterans, and the Basic Nurse Assistant course starting on Monday, October 17. It will open for new and returning students one week later on Monday, October 24. The last day to register is January 11. Classes will begin on January 17, 2023. Those interested in taking courses can schedule an appointment with a Richland Success Coach by going to […]

todayOctober 12, 2022 65

East Central Illinois Region

One dead in Interstate 55 accident

FARMERSVILLE -- A truck driver from Northern Illinois is dead following an accident last week in the panhandle of Montgomery County. The accident, which occurred last Thursday, Sept. 22, occurred two-and-a-half miles north of Farmersville along Interstate 55. Frank Amendola, 67, of Somonauk was northbound on Interstate 55 in a Kenworth semi when he collided with the rear end of another semi. The other vehicle, operated by Darin W. Hoener, 46, of Canton, Mo. was also northbound. The collision occurred […]

todaySeptember 27, 2022 51

petition election

East Central Illinois Region

Petitioning underway for 2023 consolidated election

HILLSBORO -- Petitioning is currently underway for races up for election in Montgomery County next spring. Petitioning began Tuesday for municipal, fire, park, and library district, and school board positions for the April 4, 2023 consolidated election. Municipal offices will include mayor/aldermen, mayor/commissioners, and village president/trustees. Some municipalities may be electing a clerk and/or treasurer. Petitioning for the 2023 consolidated election cycle Petitions for municipal races are available via the municipal clerk. Petitions for fire, park, and library districts are […]

todaySeptember 21, 2022 37

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