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Nokomis

Illinois

Nokomis Historical Society to resume

NOKOMIS -- After a hiatus of several years, the Nokomis Historical Society is once again starting up. According to former president JoAnn Keele, the Society was started in 1992 by herself and Ken Wiseman with the intent to collect and preserve Nokomis' history. In its original format, the group had 20 members with a passion and love for hometown history. The group was instrumental in having the old newspapers stored in the attic of the now-former Free Press-Progress building transferred […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024 114

Raymond

Illinois

Raymond board hears water updates

RAYMOND -- The Raymond village board discussed a quote for a new coin accepter for bulk water sales during its regular session on Monday, Feb. 5. The board voted to approve the expenditure for replacing the machine for $1,439. The village now has a copy of the EPA discharge permit that can be viewed during regular business hours at the village hall. In addition, they are awaiting a letter allowing for less water testing on lead and copper samples, which […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024 32

Carlinville funeral Doris Turner Jim Allmon

Capitol News Illinois

Misdeeds by Carlinville funeral home director spur legislative proposals

At least 80 families have received wrong remains, according to coroner

CARLINVILLE (Capitol News Illinois) -- The wrong cremains were buried in a national cemetery. Bodies cremated under the wrong name. The wrong ashes returned to families from coast to coast.  An investigation into the mishandling of human remains has affected at least 80 families so far and continues to ripple out from the epicenter, Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville.   At Camp Butler National Cemetery where 32,000 military veterans are laid to rest, authorities exhumed five graves to remove cremated […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024 68

Blackburn College

Illinois

Blackburn to host winter open house Feb. 20

CARLINVILLE -- Blackburn College will host prospective students and their families for an Open House on Monday, February 20, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The winter event is designed to be an engaging opportunity for prospective first-year and transfer students to gather important information about the college application process. For students who bring their official transcripts, it may be possible to get an instant admission decision and find out immediately if they can attend Blackburn in the fall. Throughout the […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 33

Nokomis Central Illinois

Illinois

Nokomis council greenlights loan for sewer project

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council met for its rescheduled regular session on Monday, Jan. 29. The initial meeting was set for one week prior, but was postponed due to severe winter weather. In public comments, Alex Siefert expressed concerns about the city's pending fees for low-speed electric-powered and gas-powered bicycles. He felt that the fees would pose a hardship for many senior citizens in the community. The ordinance in question, Ordinance 2112, would regulate such bicycles, somewhat similar to […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 36

Litchfield Ishmael Johnson

Illinois

Doctors donate to Litchfield Health and Rehab

LITCHFIELD -- Litchfield Health and Rehab Center has opened a new on-premises medical office to treat residents. The office was made possible through medical equipment contributions from Dr. Timothy Ishmael and Dr. Phillip Johnson, the 92-bed skilled nursing facility’s co-medical directors. This is a new concept for delivering on-site primary care directly to the residents within Litchfield Health and Rehab, according to Jamie Evans, the facility’s CEO and administrator. The recently completed medical office features a private examination room and […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 81

Missouri GOP caucus primary

Illinois

February 20 is final day to register to vote for March primary

HILLSBORO -- The Montgomery County Clerk’s office reminds voters that their voter registration information must be up-to-date to avoid problems or delays in voting in the Tuesday, March 19, general primary election. The last day for registration or transfer of voter registration with all deputy registrars and with the County Clerk’s office is Tuesday, Feb. 20. Those Montgomery County residents who are at least 17 years old and who will become 18 years old on or before the Nov. 5 […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 38

Pleasant Hill Church dinner theater

Illinois

Pleasant Hill Church hosting dinner theater

RAYMOND -- Pleasant Hill Christian Church is gearing up to present their dinner theater, "A ‘Love’ly Evening", for your Valentine’s entertainment. "A ‘Love’ly Evening" will be presented Friday, Feb. 9, with a 6 p.m. meal served and on Saturday, Feb. 10, at an earlier 5 p.m. serving time. Pleasant Hill staff member Darrin Daugherty sends an invitation to all. "The 2024 production promises to be another great time for all in attendance," Daughtery says. "Our director and cast have been […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 35

LLCC Litchfield Illinois Extension

Illinois

LLCC receives 2023 Extension Community Partner Award

LITCHFIELD -- Local staff at the University of Illinois Extension of Montgomery County nominated Lincoln Land Community College in Litchfield as a 2023 Community Partner. LLCC-Litchfield was selected for its continued support of University of Illinois Extension programs. The Extension Office continues using LLCC-Litchfield for its facilities for our large, unit-wide and Montgomery County events. Their facilities are accessible to participants and help reach new audiences within the surrounding communities. “Partnering with LLCC exposes our participants to the college, and […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 49

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