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Alton riverfront

Metro-East Region

AltonWorks proposes new vision for riverfront

ALTON -- Americans love their national parks. According to the National Park Service, about 312 million people visited national parks in 2022, a 5% increase from 2021. National parks bring in billions of dollars in economic activity to regions across the country for small and large cities alike. A proposal to establish a national park in the Illinois, Mississippi, and Missouri river valleys and the riverfront seeks to do just that in the Metro-East and Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area. […]

todayNovember 29, 2023

food

Capital Area Region

Learn how to preserve food safely with Illinois Extension

DECATUR — Home gardening and food preservation have become more popular in recent years. People are taking advantage of preserving food at home to enjoy the fruits of their labor throughout the year. Learn how to water-bath and pressure can with the University of Illinois Extension and be ready for next year’s gardening season. Yes! You Can: Preserving Safely workshop will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on December 12 at the Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St. in Maroa. […]

todayNovember 29, 2023

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Local

Christian County court appearances

TAYLORVILLE -- Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Cases heard on Monday, Nov. 27 were heard by Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Joshua Morrison, and Circuit Court Judge Brad Paisley heard cases presented on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The following is a consolidated report of cases heard on both days: Jacob W. Garrett, 23CF111, possession of meth five grams or less, waived preliminary hearing and […]

todayNovember 29, 2023

Beardstown

West Central Illinois Region

Beardstown repair shop damaged in fire, one injured

BEARDSTOWN -- A fire over the weekend would result in heavy damages to a repair shop in Beardstown, according to authorities. Firefighters with the Beardstown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire call early Sunday afternoon to Derry Truck Services, a tractor-trailer repair shop on Kent Feed Road. After the fire was put out, an investigation found that the fire was believed to be caused by an oxyacetylene torch. The torch was in use prior to the fire while working […]

todayNovember 29, 2023

Pana

Local

Pana council hears grant updates

PANA -- The Pana City Council handled its agenda in 12 minutes during its meeting on Monday night, Nov. 27, before entering an executive session. Several million in grant funds could be coming to the city for several upcoming projects, according to Lee Beckman, an engineer with Milano and Grunloh of Effingham. Beckman provided an update on several of these grants -- others being loans -- in which the city submitted an application. A grant worth $1.8 million -- source […]

todayNovember 29, 2023

Meals on Wheels

Local

December Meals on Wheels calendar

The following is the Meals on Wheels calendar for December. Call the day before to reserve a meal: Litchfield (217) 324-3032, Hillsboro (217) 532-3662, and Morrisonville (217) 526-3621. Meals on Wheels is operated by the CEFS Economic Development Corporation and services Montgomery and Christian counties. Friday, Dec. 1: Pork roast, glazed sweet potatoes, cooked cabbage, Waldorf salad, whole grain bread. Monday, Dec. 4: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, mixed fruit, whole grain roll. Tuesday, Dec. 5: Chili, crackers, cottage […]

todayNovember 27, 2023

Witt Greta Akers Quilts of Valor

Local

Witt veteran receives Quilt of Valor

WITT -- Members of the Sew and Show Stitchers Quilt Guild had another very special Quilt of Valor presentation to United States Army veteran Greta Akers of Witt.Surrounded by her family and fellow service members, Akers received her patriotic quilt on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Mac’s Diner in Witt. Sergeant First Class Greta Akers served the United States Army from Sept. 9, 1991 through Sept. 28, 2012, as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. She earned a Bronze Star for her […]

todayNovember 27, 2023

Sam McCann

Capital Area Region

McCann drops second public defender in federal trial

SPRINGFIELD -- The trial of former state senator and one-time gubernatorial candidate William "Sam" McCann will not occur until next year. According to our media partners at WLDS, McCann appeared in federal court Monday morning before Judge Colleen Lawless to set a trial date. McCann faces nine federal counts that include money laundering, tax evasion, and fraud. Former Illinois state Sen. and 2018 Conservative Party gubernatorial nominee William "Sam" McCann spoke to the media after his hearing Monday in federal […]

todayNovember 27, 2023

2024 election primary Illinois

Capitol News Illinois

Candidates for 2024 primary election brave cold

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) -- Monday marked the kickoff for the 2024 election cycle, with hundreds of candidates filing their petitions at the Illinois State Board of Elections. Those in line by 8 a.m. Monday at the ISBE building in Springfield will be entered into a lottery to be the first name on the ballot in their respective primary elections, set for March 19. The lottery will be public and will take place on Dec. 13. While some candidates camp […]

todayNovember 27, 2023

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