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Nokomis Public Library temporarily closed

NOKOMIS -- For two weeks, the Nokomis Public Library will be closed due to making the final transition and moving to its new location. The library closed Monday while staff, project managers, and volunteers help with the move from the city complex to its new site at 100 N. Spruce. As due dates approach on items currently checked out, patrons are asked to return them at the dropbox at the old location at 22 S. Cedar. For those wishing to […]

todayJune 7, 2023 1

Carlinville Public Library

Illinois

Carlinville library book sale June 3

CARLINVILLE — Top-quality reading materials will be available at low prices during a sidewalk book sale at the Carlinville Public Library on Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The library held its first-ever sidewalk sale last year, with resounding success. “It was a great event for us,” said library director Hannah Miller. “We had such a strong turnout and raised a lot of money that we can really use. We hope this year’s event is just as […]

todayMay 21, 2023 1

Illinois 159

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Illinois 159 lane closures planned

EDWARDSVILLE — Work is underway on resurfacing Illinois Route 159. This will mean some overnight lane closures, weather permitting. The intermittent closures along Illinois 159 are expected to last through November, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Asphalt resurfacing on Illinois 159 between East Country Lane near Collinsville and Center Grove Road in Edwardsville will require intermittent overnight lane closures. The project will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23. One lane will remain open in both directions at all […]

todayMay 21, 2023 1

LLCU Nokomis Public Library

Illinois

LLCU donates to Nokomis library

NOKOMIS -- Land of Lincoln Credit Union -- LLCU -- has given the new Nokomis library additional funds to complete its project. In a press release from LLCU earlier this week, the bank donated $10,000 towards the project. A check was presented to library trustees on May 8. The funds will help support all remaining costs of the building renovation for the new library. They are currently renovating the former Masonic Lodge with the intent to open the 4,800-square-foot facility […]

todayMay 20, 2023 1

LLCU Nokomis Savings Bank

Illinois

LLCU to acquire Nokomis Savings Bank

DECATUR/NOKOMIS -- Land of Lincoln Credit Union -- LLCU -- of Decatur and Nokomis Savings Bank -- NSB -- have entered into an acquisition agreement. The agreement, signed by LLCU President Robert Ares and NSB President Charlie O'Malley on April 28, will allow LLCU to acquire NSB. The agreement is contingent on regulatory and member approvals. The proposal has already earned unanimous approval by the board of directors for both institutions. The deal should close by the end of the […]

todayMay 20, 2023 1

Bliefnick

Illinois

Bliefnick murder jury selection Monday

QUINCY -- Jury selection will begin in Adams County Court Monday in the murder trial of Timothy W. Bliefnick. Bliefnick, 39, is facing charges of two counts first-degree murder and one count of home invasion. The charges stem from a February shooting death of his wife Rebecca Bliefnick. Bliefnick made a not-guilty plea on March 24 to the counts. Rebecca Bliefnick was found dead by a family member on February 23 in her home on Kentucky Road. The status check […]

todayMay 19, 2023 1

LLCC IWU

Capital Area Region

LLCC, IWU announce transfer agreement

SPRINGFIELD -- Leaders of Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) and Illinois Wesleyan University announced Tuesday a new guaranteed admission agreement. The agreement will allow eligible LLCC graduates to transfer seamlessly to Illinois Wesleyan. “This is a partnership that will benefit both of our institutions,” said Dr. Jason Dockter, interim vice president of academics at LLCC. Under the agreement, students who start at LLCC and complete a transfer-oriented program, earning at least a 3.0 GPA, are guaranteed admission. In addition, students […]

todayMay 16, 2023 1

Nokomis Central Illinois holiday

Illinois

Nokomis Chamber donates to library

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Chamber of Commerce met on May 11 at Demi's Diner with a limited agenda. Jim Rupert, representing the Nokomis Public Library, presented a request for $5,000. The funds would help complete several aspects of the new public library. This includes any remaining remodeling and refurbishing, as well as the move itself to the former Masonic Lodge. Rupert stated that the new building is roughly three times larger than its current site. Among the needed changes is […]

todayMay 16, 2023 1

American Pickers Illinois

Entertainment News

American Pickers returning to Illinois in July

The American Pickers are excited to return to Illinois. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the area in July 2023. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find historically significant or rare items, in addition to unforgettable characters and their […]

todayMay 16, 2023

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