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AFSCME IDOC Graham Correctional Center

East Central Illinois Region

AFSCME contests IDOC conclusion on Graham emergency

Graham Correctional in Hillsboro was on high alert after 18 correctional officers were sent to area hospitals

HILLSBORO -- A statement from the Illinois Department of Corrections last week concluded that substances discovered at Graham Correctional Center in Hillsboro tested as nasal spray and baby powder. First responders would respond at Graham Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 18 for "overdose-like symptoms." Area agencies began providing extra doses of Narcan, a medicine known for the quick treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose. The incident sent 18 correctional officers to four different area hospitals. The officers would receive emergency […]

todayJanuary 23, 2023 191

diesel

Capital Area Region

Diesel technologies program gives students an opportunity for a new career

I’m convinced that there is something inside of people like me that makes us more curious than most about how things work. When I was asked to write about career opportunities in the diesel equipment industries and Lincoln Land Community College’s new diesel technologies program, I took some time to reflect on the things that attracted me to a career as a service technician, and eventually as a diesel instructor. But, as I strolled down memory lane, I realized that […]

todayJanuary 23, 2023 341

Pana police U.S. 67

East Central Illinois Region

Pana man arrested on child pornography charges

PANA -- A Pana man was arrested Thursday and charged with possession of child pornography, as part of a statewide effort from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to apprehend traffickers of lewd images online. Billy J. Hulfachor, 36, of Pana, was charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of violating the sex offender registration act. Investigators from Raoul's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the Pana Police Department, and the Christian County Sheriff's Office conducted […]

todayJanuary 22, 2023 141

Montgomery County Clerk mine information voter registration 708 board

East Central Illinois Region

Montgomery County tax multiplier at 1.0000 for 2023

HILLSBORO -- Montgomery County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state’s 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties. If there were no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among […]

todayJanuary 22, 2023 31

Nokomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis Chamber met Thursday

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Chamber of Commerce held its bimonthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 12 at Demi's Diner. In attendance were Judy Rupert, Loren Compton, Judy Beaman, Steve Johnson, Dr. Scott Doerr, Krystal West, Barb Easterday, Jo Ann Keele, Jake Leonard and Roger Blankenship. Blankenship submitted the minutes for the November 10, 2022 meeting with one correction for the January 2023 meeting date. The minutes with the singular amendment were approved unanimously. Compton presented in the treasurer's report an available balance […]

todayJanuary 12, 2023 48

Illinois Lincoln Land Bob Bunn

Capital Area Region

Lincoln Land holding its annual Lincoln Lecture Feb. 13

Bob Bunn to speak on his relatives’ ties to the Lincolns

SPRINGFIELD – Lincoln Land Community College invites the public to its annual Lincoln Lecture Monday, Feb. 13. “The Bunns and the Lincolns: A Family Friendship 1840-1882” will be presented by Bob Bunn at 9 a.m. in the Trutter Center on the LLCC campus. He will focus on John and Jacob Bunn, who were good friends and business associates of the Lincoln family. John Bunn also served as a pallbearer at President Lincoln’s funeral. There is no charge to attend, and […]

todayJanuary 12, 2023 35

Nokomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis council passes dumpster ordinance

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council took action on a new ordinance relating to the placement of dumpsters on city property at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 27. The meeting was one day later than normal due to the Christmas holiday. The council approved an ordinance relating to dumpsters and/or roll-off containers and permitting for placement on city property. Council members had safety concerns earlier this year about the large roll-off container that has been placed in front of […]

todayDecember 29, 2022 12

Nokomis

Illinois

Christmas In Nokomis is this Saturday

NOKOMIS -- Residents of Nokomis will gather to share their Christmas spirit as they celebrate the upcoming holiday on Saturday, Dec. 10. Downtown merchants are welcome to provide special offers and refreshments for customers from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. A parade will begin at 9:30 a.m., along Route 16. Instead of the initial route originally planned from the city complex to Taylor Trading, it will now be from the Nokomis Farmers Market to the city complex. Those who actively participate […]

todayDecember 6, 2022 17

Reid Detmers Salt Lake Bees

Illinois

Detmers to sign autographs Nov. 26

Detmers had an excellent showing Saturday night, July 24, 2021 in his Triple-A debut with the Salt Lake Bees against the Las Vegas Aviators. He struck out nine batters and allowed no runs on three hits over six innings. A strong offensive drive in addition to the Bees’ strong pitching outing led to a 6-0 shutout in the game. NOKOMIS -- Nokomis native Reid Detmers will be signing autographs at the Bottomley-Ruffing-Schalk Baseball Museum on Saturday, Nov. 26. The event […]

todayNovember 18, 2022 40

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