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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

Scott Doerr

East Central Illinois Region

Doerr is 2026 Superintendent of Distinction

Dr. Scott Doerr, superintendent of Nokomis CUSD #22, has been named a 2026 Superintendent of Distinction by his peers in the Kaskaskia Region of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA). Doerr was honored at an awards luncheon on Thursday, April 23, where 21 regional Superintendents of Distinction were recognized. Dr. Steven Isoye, Chair of the Illinois State Board of Education, served as the featured speaker. “I am honored to be selected by my peers of the Kaskaskia Region,” said […]

todayApril 30, 2026

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

Someone holds a tablet and a white stylus. A calendar is open on the tablet showing a to-do list and a week in September. community bulletin

Local

COMMUNITY BULLETIN: April 12-18, 2026

HILLSBORO -- Imagine Hillsboro and the Hillsboro Health Junior Board are organizing the annual Spring Clean-Up on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Residents in need of help with clearing leaves, brush, and simple outdoor repairs may call either Doug Johnson at 217-313-1125 or Melissa VanGiesen at 217-532-4477. Those seeking assistance are asked to provide a name, address, phone number, and the type of assistance needed. AgeLinc to host hearings The Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland […]

todayApril 11, 2026

Walmart potential Dunkin'

Coles County

Changes reported for Mattoon Walmart

MATTOON -- Shoppers at the Walmart Supercenter on Dettro Drive in Mattoon are noticing some changes to the store. Soon, there will be a new addition inside. A Dunkin' Donuts will be opening near the grocery entrance, according to a Walmart employee who requested confidentiality. The new shop would be the second Dunkin' location in Mattoon and the third in Coles County. The potential new store will join existing stores in Mattoon and Charleston. Dunkin' lists both existing locations on […]

todayApril 11, 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

data center

Sangamon County

Illinois weighs impact of data center boom

SPRINGFIELD (The Daily Yonder) -- In the early 2000s, Lori McKiernan worked in a data center outside Denver, Colorado, for a stint during her career with United Airlines. Two decades later, she’s leading an organized effort to pause data center development where she now lives in Sangamon County, Illinois. This new crop of data centers, which are springing up around rural America to power artificial intelligence, is different, McKiernan said.  “I’m not against data centers. But I must say, the more I […]

todayMarch 23, 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

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