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Nokomis

Illinois

Nokomis Chamber dissolves, donates funds

NOKOMIS -- The Greater Nokomis Chamber of Commerce held a quick meeting in its final meeting as an organization on Wednesday, March 12 inside the Nokomis CUSD #22 unit office at Nokomis High School. A quorum of officers of the Chamber's Board of Directors was present, except for Vice President Talon Burton and Director JoAnn Keele, who passed away on February 17. Jake Leonard was also present. A motion was made by Kurt Aumann to approve the meeting minutes from […]

todayMarch 20, 2025 16

Witt Casey's

Illinois

Witt Casey’s to close March 26

WITT -- Patrons of the Casey's General Store location at 314 N. Hirst St. in Witt may have noticed a sign posted on the door. "As of March 26, 2025, this location will no longer be Casey's and will be closed," the sign states. "Thank you for being our valued guests and allowing us to serve you." The closure of the store will result in a negative economic impact in the community, which will require more support than ever for […]

todayMarch 18, 2025 35

Taylorville Collado

Christian County

Taylorville volunteer coach arrested for grooming

TAYLORVILLE -- A volunteer assistant soccer coach at Taylorville High School has been arrested following allegations of misconduct involving a minor. The school district confirmed the arrest, stating that they are fully cooperative with law enforcement throughout the investigation. The coach, Karla P. Collado, was taken into custody Thursday after reports surfaced regarding inappropriate behavior with a student. The nature of the allegations has raised significant concerns within the community, prompting a discussion about safety protocols in schools and the […]

todayMarch 7, 2025 223 2

South Central Conference

IHSA

South Central Conference to mark 100th anniversary

The South Central Conference is gearing up for a special anniversary. The 2025-26 season will mark the 100th year of competition for the South Central, one of the oldest high school sports conferences in the state of Illinois. Founded in 1926, the SCC has spawned countless star players and coaches, as well as a myriad of state-level highlights. Carlinville is the only school to be a member of the South Central for its entire existence. Gillespie and Staunton have been […]

todayMarch 4, 2025 24

Bruce Kettelkamp Christian County Sheriff

Christian County

Christian County Sheriff Kettelkamp to retire in 2026

TAYLORVILLE — Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp will soon be hanging up his hat for good. In a statement made by Sheriff Kettelkamp Tuesday, he will not seek re-election to the post in 2026, opting to retire at the end of the term. Kettelkamp's impending retirement comes among a line of key sheriffs retiring or resigning in recent years, including former Macon County Sheriff Tony Brown, former Montgomery County Sheriff Rick Robbins, and former Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell. Sheriff […]

todayMarch 4, 2025 31

Lake County Highland Park shooter

Capitol News Illinois

Highland Park shooter pleads guilty

WAUKEGAN (Capitol News Illinois) — Robert Crimo III, the man accused of carrying out a mass shooting in Highland Park in 2022 that left seven people dead and prompted the passage of a ban on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines in Illinois, pleaded guilty Monday to all charges stemming from that shooting. Crimo’s trial on 69 counts of murder and attempted murder, was set to begin Monday in a Lake County courtroom. But before the start of opening arguments in […]

todayMarch 4, 2025 29

Gillespie Police

Illinois

Gillespie police blotter: January 26 – February 15

GILLESPIE — The following has been reported by the Gillespie Police Department for the period of January 26 to February 15, 2025 and are as follows: January 26 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue. An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to illegal burning. An officer was dispatched to Rice Street and East Chestnut Street in reference to a traffic […]

todayFebruary 28, 2025 36

Scooter's Coffee

Douglas County

Scooter’s Coffee to open in Tuscola

TUSCOLA -- The smell of coffee beans and the sight of drive-thru lines will soon be a reality for Tuscola residents. Scooter’s Coffee will soon be opening a Tuscola location, according to postings on various job board websites. However, the company did not Heartland Newsfeed's multiple requests for comment. Scooter’s Coffee was founded in 1998 and is based in Bellevue, Neb. As of June 2024, the company operates locations in 29 states and has over 800 locations. Central Illinois communities […]

todayFebruary 26, 2025 35 4

Dutch Bros. Coffee Urbana Illinois

Champaign County

Dutch Bros. to expand into Illinois

URBANA -- The corner of Green Street and Lincoln Avenue in Urbana may soon see new life in the form of a new coffee shop. Dutch Bros. Coffee has approached the Urbana City Council for a special use permit that would allow for a drive-thru coffee shop at 809 W. Green St. The site has been vacant since 2021. The site used to be home to a Circle K gas station and car wash. The initial permit was denied due […]

todayFebruary 26, 2025 57

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