MATTOON -- Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day on December 2. The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon in the Luther Student Center. The visit day gives potential students the opportunity to learn about The Laker Advantage and how it can guide them on the path to success. Attendees will tour campus with a student ambassador, who will share information from a student perspective. Participants will also meet with faculty to learn more about specific programs. […]
COALTON -- The annual audit was an item of discussion during the Coalton village board's meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Trustee Steve Lee presented his report as finance chair, which would include the audit. A quarterly review is also now complete. Village President Mike Havera brought up the animal ordinance passed in the previous meeting. There were no additions or changes from the county since its passage. Maintenance director Tom Gonet presented his report. He is catching up on filling […]
TAYLORVILLE -- The Lincoln Prairie Trail Conservancy will hold its annual meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19. The meeting will be at Angelo's Pizza in Taylorville. The meeting is the "annual meeting of the membership" as prescribed in the conservancy's bylaws. There will be a financial report, a secretary's report, and an officer's election to the board of directors. In addition, there will be a short PowerPoint presentation looking back on Lincoln Prairie Trail events and the future […]
SPRINGFIELD — The LLCC Library has joined Explore More Illinois, a cultural pass program that provides discounts and incentives at museums, historical societies, performing and visual arts centers, and other attractions across the state. Offerings include free or reduced admission, free parking, discounts at attraction shops, and more. The program is free for LLCC students, employees, and community members by visiting the LLCC Explore More Illinois page. An LLCC ID number or library user ID is required to view and […]
NOKOMIS -- Members of the Nokomis Chamber of Commerce held their regular meeting on Thursday morning, Nov. 10, at Demi’s Diner in Nokomis. Those present for the meeting included President Judy Rupert, Treasurer Loren Compton, Judy Beaman,Steve Johnson, JoAnn Keele, and Secretary Roger Blankenship. President Rupert called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. There was the presentation and approval of minutes of the Sept. 8 meeting, as well as the treasurer’s report, which shows available funds of $2,541.97. Secretary […]
Millions of Americans during the winter months, need to warm up their car before pursuing their daily routine. This is an incredibly crucial step to ensure they don't leave home with a frozen engine block, blown radiator, or even worse issues. As fall gradually gives way to winter, colder temperatures are to be expected, especially if you live in the Midwestern U.S. These cold temperatures will prompt motorists to warm up their vehicles before heading to work or school. However, […]
NOKOMIS -- A special hearing relating to Nokomis' business district will be held later this month. The meeting will be on Monday, Nov. 28, as set by the city council via a new amendment and ordinance. The special hearing was initially to be a week earlier. Details of changes to the business district, as well as a map showing the changes to the district, are currently unknown. Requests to city hall for this information were not answered as of Friday […]
Abigail L. Martin DECATUR -- Although Abigail L. Martin is in the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections, it appears trouble continues to follow. Martin, who has been held at the women's correctional facility in Decatur, is still due in court in several counties. However, it appears another county is on this list, as we are now discovering. Martin still faces charges in Montgomery County for advanced practicing nursing without a license and identity theft. She was due in […]
Kyaw B. Tun BEARDSTOWN – The Illinois State Police (ISP) arrested a 37-year-old male from Beardstown Thursday for possessing child pornography. The arrest of Kyaw B. Tun comes from an ongoing investigation since August 2021 by the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). An initial investigation came in August 2021 after learning about a subject distributing child pornography via electronic means through an online platform. The case would further go through higher channels to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. It would […]
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