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East Central Illinois Region

Martin cases further postponed due to COVID-19

HILLSBORO/JACKSONVILLE/SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- We published a news report a month ago today regarding the arrest of Abigail L. Martin in Montgomery County. There hasn't been much regarding changes relating to the cases, so this is based on information we have found. Martin to appear again in Montgomery County in July Martin (or her grandmother) acquires the legal counsel of Sean E. Rees of Brandenburg-Rees & Rees in Carlinville. Filings by Rees on May 4 were calling for discovery, speedy […]

todayJune 1, 2020 18

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis H.S. graduation tentatively set for June 6

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Board of Education of Nokomis CUSD #22 convened in their May 19 session in the library of Nokomis High School, while allowing board members and attendees to exercise physical distancing. Superintendent's report in absentia District superintendent Dr. Scott Doerr, who was absent due to a family emergency, left a written report with board president Chad Ruppert. The state has made its mandated categorical payments for the second quarter as of April 30. However, the district […]

todayMay 31, 2020 32

Capital Area Region

Graduation event set to take place in Springfield Saturday

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has eliminated many local events, including fairs, local festivals, proms, and graduations. However, a local organization is attempting to honor graduates in some way this weekend. Graduation ceremonies are always a focal point, marking the end of the academic year. The Taking Back Illinois organization is stepping up to the plate to make this a reality in the state capital. Springfield event to honor PreK-12 and college graduates A graduation ceremony will […]

todayMay 27, 2020 7

East Central Illinois Region

Hillsboro Old Settlers Days canceled for 2020

HILLSBORO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Hillsboro will be missing out on their annual Old Settlers Days celebration as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Hillsboro Old Settlers Association made an announcement Sunday that this year's celebration will not be taking place, following a majority vote in favor of the decision. Association president Lisa Ervin spoke with local officials, which included Montgomery County Health Department administrator Hugh Satterlee. Satterlee spoke against holding such a large public gathering. This is despite […]

todayMay 5, 2020 20

Capital Area Region

Martin arrested for posing as a nurse, wanted on multiple warrants

Published 05/01/2020 6:30 PM CDTUpdated 05/02/2020 10:00 AM CDT HILLSBORO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A multi-state fugitive with connections to Morgan County is sitting in Montgomery County Jail in Hillsboro Friday. An arrest of 23-year old Abigail L. Martin, with a last-known address in Girard, was made at Hillsboro Rehabilitation and Health Center on Wednesday. A report from WSMI Radio's Shawn Balint reveals that a former employee of the facility reported Martin to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department (MCSD) Monday. The […]

todayMay 1, 2020 40

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis Homecoming plans underway, despite pandemic

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Planning continues for the 2020 Nokomis Homecoming celebration, as the Nokomis Homecoming Association held a virtual meeting on Monday, April 6. The tentative dates for the event are July 10-12. The parade will take place on Saturday, July 11, kicking off at 6 p.m. Depending on how conditions are surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, those dates could change as a result. As of publication, there are eight active coronavirus cases with one death. A poll to […]

todayApril 16, 2020 19

Illinois

Illinois businesses buckle down amid growing coronavirus concerns

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) — As fears over the spread of the coronavirus grow, Illinois’ retail and service sectors are preparing for already thin profit margins getting thinner. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday the cancellation of the city's St. Patrick’s Day parades, turning away what Gov. J.B. Pritzker said brought more than a million people to the city. “We don’t take it lightly,” Lightfoot said. “Nonetheless, we concluded that holding a parade at this time posed an unnecessary risk to […]

todayMarch 12, 2020 36

Decision 2020

City of Hillsboro wants to hear voter input on retail sales of cannabis

HILLSBORO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Voters in the city of Hillsboro will have an advisory question on the March 17 primary ballot to voice their opinions on purchasing and retail sales of recreational cannabis, also called marijuana. The legalization of recreational cannabis in the state of Illinois began January 1, but there's still some confusion among the general public. The Hillsboro City Council voted unanimously at their December 10 meeting to place an advisory question on the upcoming primary ballot and […]

todayMarch 10, 2020 6

Breaking News

Three dead in morning airplane crash near Lincoln along Interstate 55

LINCOLN (Heartland Newsfeed) — Three people are reported as dead as a result of a small plane crash along Interstate 55 near Lincoln before 9 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Illinois State Police. The accident took place just south of the merge point with Interstate 155 at mile marker 126 at roughly 8:49 a.m., with the plane catching on fire shortly afterwards. The Logan County coroner declared them dead shortly after 11:15 a.m. Southbound traffic on I-55 was being diverted […]

todayMarch 3, 2020 13

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