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Mattoon Panda Express

Coles County

Panda Express opens in Mattoon

MATTOON -- The sounds of excited customers and music filled the parking lot of the first Panda Express in Mattoon and Coles County. The grand opening took place on Friday at 10 a.m., with a soft opening occurring earlier in the week. Dozens of community members, organization leaders, and officials from Panda Express corporate were in attendance. The restaurant features dine-in seating for customers as well as a drive-thru and delivery services through third-party delivery applications. Panda Express has over […]

todayApril 22, 2025

Illinois farm support

Capitol News Illinois

Illinois scrambles to boost locally produced farm products

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) — When Illinois named small farmer Nathan Ryder a finalist for a federal $100,000 Local Food Infrastructure Grant, he made big plans for his farm in the southeastern tip of the state. Then the U.S. Department of Agriculture cut his funding. The Ryder family farm, a 10-acre operation in Pope County that produces chicken eggs, sheep, and some fruits and vegetables, would have used the money to purchase a refrigerated truck.  Ryder said he wanted to […]

todayApril 22, 2025

Nokomis citywide rummage sales Chamber

Illinois

Nokomis Easter Egg hunt is Saturday

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Woman's Club will host a Nokomis community Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, at Fred B. Johnson City Park. Children from toddlers through fourth grade are invited to bring their Easter baskets and line up in the designated areas before the starting time. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos and to pass out Dairy Queen tokens after the hunt. Tom and Joy Spainhour, owners of the Nokomis and Pana […]

todayApril 21, 2025

icash i-Cash I-CASH Illinois

Illinois

iCash representatives in Hillsboro this week

HILLSBORO -- Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ staff will be at the Hillsboro Area Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, to help reunite citizens with missing money through the iCash program. In Montgomery County, the treasurer's office holds an estimated 34,800 people's unclaimed cash or property worth more than $4,800,000. Statewide, Frerichs secures more than $5 billion in unclaimed cash and property. “For most people, it is difficult to believe they might have overlooked […]

todayApril 14, 2025

Nokomis

Illinois

Nokomis High School honor roll

NOKOMIS -- Nokomis High School has recently revealed its honor roll and high honors for the third quarter of the 2024-2025 school year. High Honors SENIORS: Natalie L. Brownback, Marcie L. Carroll, Gracelynn M. DeWerff, Garrett R. Engelman, Jayden L. Gonet, Elizabeth C. Hill, Rebecca T. Hill, Jack O. Johnson, Ian P. Keller, Bond Knodle, Abygail R. O’Malley, Jesse L. Osterhous, Morgan Smoot, Allison R. Sneddon, Drake E. Taylor and William A. Tucker JUNIORS: Maddison R. DeWerff, Camryn E. Engelman, […]

todayApril 1, 2025

Nokomis Lions Club Nokomis Christian Missions

Illinois

Nokomis Lions donate to Christian Missions

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Lions Club recently presented a donation to the Nokomis Christian Missions. Originally opened as the Nokomis Community Closet in 1998 by founder Ann Best, the Nokomis Ministerial Alliance joined with the Nokomis Community Closet and is today known as Nokomis Christian Missions. It has grown in its location over the years, with each one being bigger than the last. The Christian Missions consists of a board, with representation of each church, co-directors Kevin and Joan Laurie, […]

todayApril 1, 2025

Illinois Farm Bureau field day

Illinois

Illinois Farm Bureau holds field day

HARVEL -- Illinois Farm Bureau hosted a Nutrient Stewardship Field Day on Thursday, March 27, at Don Murphy’s farm in Harvel. The morning began at the farm, with donuts and coffee provided by the Farm Bureau. Illinois Farm Bureau funds the Nutrient Stewardship Grant, which is eligible for all county farm bureaus to apply for. Nutrient Stewardship Grant funds allow farm bureaus to host field day events. According to Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program manager Bena Pegg, funds are used […]

todayApril 1, 2025

road bridge construction Alton Illinois

Illinois

Bridge, lane closures start today

FARMERSVILLE -- The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the replacement of the bridge decks on the overpasses at Virden Avenue and North 33rd Avenue over Interstate 55 in Montgomery County. Closure of the bridges will be necessary while the improvements are being made. Work begins today, Tuesday, April 1. In addition to the bridge closures, nighttime lane closures on Interstate 55 will be necessary. Other improvements include new concrete at the bridge approaches and new guardrails. Benefits from […]

todayApril 1, 2025

Lovington MAPPING

East Central Illinois Region

Lovington to enlist MAPPING program

LOVINGTON -- Lovington is the next community to enlist in the MAPPING The Future of Your Community program. Sessions for the MAPPING program will begin next week. The program, overseen by the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University, takes a proactive approach to community and economic development planning. The participant-driven program involves strategic visioning and planning where community leaders and volunteers create a long-range vision for the community and an action plan to act upon. The program […]

todayMarch 30, 2025

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