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Nokomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis council considers tree replacement at Johnson Park

NOKOMIS -- Two trees that have recently been cut down in Johnson Park in downtown Nokomis is being considered for replacement. The Nokomis City Council discussed the replacement during its regular meeting on Monday, Apr. 10. Commissioner Michael Glenn is in the middle of discussions with Bob Barnstable for recommendations of available tree options. Resident JoAnn Keele was present at the meeting and recommended the planting of October Glory on the western corners of the park. A large number of […]

todayApril 12, 2023 431

Nokomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis council makes two new hires

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council approved two new city employee hires during its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 14. The opening for a full-time wastewater employee is now closed, following the hire of Jerome Taylor. The hire is in immediate effect and Taylor will start work this week. The vacancy was created when Landon Collins was hired last month to join the Nokomis Police Department. Collins is currently receiving local training from Police Chief Talon Burton before starting official […]

todayNovember 18, 2022 70

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Illinois

ISP District 20 reveals OREP results

PITTSFIELD – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 20 Commander, Captain Jody Huffman, announces the results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) held in Adams County on August 29, September 2, and September 6.  These OREPs provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives by making sure all vehicle occupants were buckled up. Illinois State Police D20: Violations enforcement activity Seat belt citations47Child restraint citations0Distracted driving citations4Written warnings42Total citations73FIGURES COURTESY OF ISP DISTRICT 20 Most […]

todayOctober 3, 2022 18

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Illinois

Work starts Monday on Illinois 159

GLEN CARBON -- The Illinois Department of Transportation is planning daily lane closures starting Monday, Oct. 3 along Illinois Route 159. Illinois 159 will have lane closures along Plum Street from north of Center Grove Road to south of Governor's Parkway. The closures will also impact Governor's Parkway between Illinois 159/Plum Street and Old Route 159/Troy Road. Old Route 159/Troy Road will also be impacted from north of Robinson Road to Governor's Parkway. The work is necessary to complete turn […]

todayOctober 3, 2022 13

road bridge construction Alton Illinois

Illinois

Work on Interstate 255 begins Monday

COLLINSVILLE — The Illinois Department of Transportation is planning lane restrictions on Interstate 255 this week in Collinsville. The restrictions, which are on the northbound lanes of Interstate 255 over Horseshoe Lake Road, will begin Monday, Aug. 1. The project is expected to complete on Friday, Aug. 5. The right two lanes and the deceleration lane to Horseshoe Lake Road will be closed all week from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. After 4 p.m., the far right lane and deceleration […]

todayAugust 1, 2022 14

road bridge construction Alton Illinois

Illinois

Road repairs near Alton’s Ardent Mills starts Monday

ALTON — The Illinois Department of Transportation is planning for lane closures on Illinois Route 100, west of William Street, in the city of Alton. The closures will be in effect beginning Monday, Aug. 1 between the hours of 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. daily. The closures will run through Friday, Aug. 19. The closures in effect will allow for necessary repair work in Alton from near Centimark to the catwalk structure over Illinois 100 at Ardent Mills. Motorists may […]

todayJuly 31, 2022 13

Illinois 130 Camargo

East Central Illinois Region

Illinois 130 in Camargo closed

Rail line expected to conclude soon

CAMARGO -- Illinois Route 130 is closed along a northbound stretch in Camargo for work around a railroad crossing. The Illinois Department of Transportation closed Illinois 130 from Main Street to Hickory Lane on June 20. The closure was necessary for work completion by the Decatur & Eastern Illinois Railroad to replace its crossing with Illinois 130 in Camargo. The closure plan was for seven to ten days, barring any weather complications. Motorists should expect delays, allowing additional time to […]

todayJune 24, 2022 28

Illinois

Illinois

Volatile weather in Illinois to create problematic conditions

Wintry mix to convert to snow, produce icing, slippery driving conditions

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is advising the public that a major storm with heavy rains, flooding, and double-digit snowfalls will create slick conditions, impacting travel across much of the state starting tonight through Thursday. The mixture of precipitation and rapidly changing weather likely will produce the potential for sudden icing on roads, with high winds leading to blowing snow and reduced visibility. “The Illinois Department of Transportation’s snow-and-ice teams will be prepared and out in force," […]

todayFebruary 16, 2022 3

Illinois winter roads

Illinois

Heavy snow, bitter cold across Illinois to make travel hazardous

Major winter storm blanketing Illinois, IDOT, ISP urge public to avoid driving

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are warning the public that a major winter storm will create hazardous conditions across the state, urging drivers to strongly consider postponing any unnecessary travel. Throughout Illinois, intense periods of heavy snow and continued bitter cold should be anticipated, creating extremely slick conditions and poor visibility. “As always, our team at IDOT will be out on the roads around the clock, but if you can stay indoors, please do, […]

todayFebruary 15, 2021 15

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