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electronics recycling

Montgomery County

Electronics recycling in Hillsboro on September 19

HILLSBORO -- Montgomery County and BLH Computers will be teaming up to host an electronics recycling drive on Saturday, September 19. The drive will be held at the former highway department building, located at 1215 Seymour Ave. in Hillsboro. The drive will run from 9 a.m. to noon. Accepted items for free recycling include answering machines, battery backups, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), camcorders, cameras, cellular and mobile phones, Christmas tree lights, computer peripherals such as keyboards, mice, etc., desktop […]

todayAugust 3, 2026

Master Gardener

DeWitt County

Illinois Extension accepting applications for fall Master Gardener program

CLINTON — Gardeners looking to expand their skills and make a meaningful impact in their communities are invited to apply for the Fall 2026 University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Training Program.  Master Gardener training will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 8 through Nov. 24. at the DeWitt County Extension office, 1160 IL 54, Suite B, in Clinton. This adaptive model enables participants to incorporate the online coursework into their busy schedules while also attending […]

todayAugust 3, 2026

Lake Land College

Coles County

Lake Land summer 2026 medical assistant graduation

MATTOON -- Lake Land College celebrated the Summer 2026 Medical Assistant Program graduates at an annual pinning ceremony. During the ceremony, several graduates received awards for displaying professionalism, confidence, and clinical excellence in the Medical Assistant Program. The Clinical Excellence Award was presented to Madisyn Crafton, Sullivan. The awards for Overall Most Improved Student were presented to Shaylee McGahey, Trilla, and Alexius Williams, Charleston. The Outstanding Student Achievement awards were presented to Kerri Junghanel, Effingham, and Jennifer Williams, Windsor.  Lake […]

todayAugust 3, 2026

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Madison County

Granite City man gets 25 years in sex case

EDWARDSVILLE -- A Granite City man will spent 25 years in prison after admitting in Madison County Circuit Court that he committed child sex offenses involving an underage girl and fathered a child with her. Eli L. Winters, 26, pleaded guilty Tuesday, July 28, to child sexual abuse material and criminal sexual abuse. Prosecutors said he admitted filming himself engaged in a sex act with a minor in December 2024. Court records and later interviews showed the victim was between […]

todayAugust 3, 2026

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

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Menard County

Man identified in Menard County crash, death

GREENVIEW -- Officials in Menard County have identified the man killed in an early-morning crash Friday near Greenview. The Menard County Sheriff's Department identified the man as Chance C. Rutherford, 27, of Greenview. Deputies state that they were called shortly after 5 a.m. Friday to a report of a single-vehicle crash. The crash site was near the intersection of Altig Bridge Avenue and Duncan Avenue in rural Greenview. A deputy arrived on scene before fire and EMS crews and found […]

todayAugust 1, 2026

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Morgan County

Morgan County bridge patching starts Monday

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Friday that a bridge deck patching project on U.S. 67 in Morgan County will begin next week. The project involves the southbound bridge over Mauvaise Terre Creek between Concord/Arenzville Road and Thomason Road. This project begins Monday, August 3, per the news release Friday.. At least one southbound lane of traffic will be open during the bridge deck patching. Arrow boards and drums will be in place to help direct traffic. Benefits from […]

todayAugust 1, 2026

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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

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