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Tom Demmer

Capitol News Illinois

Demmer joins the race for state treasurer’s office

Deputy minority leader in Illinois House seeks to unseat two-time Democratic incumbent

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) -- State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) announced he will run for state treasurer on Tuesday. If he wins the Republican Party nomination, he likely would face two-term incumbent Mike Frerichs, who is seeking reelection. In Tuesday’s announcement, Demmer pledged to oppose tax increases and bring greater transparency to state spending. “Unfortunately, in Springfield right now, the politicians’ answer to every problem is higher taxes and more spending,” Demmer said in a statement. “We know Springfield politicians […]

todayJanuary 12, 2022 7

Assumption Community Pride Association

East Central Illinois Region

Assumption CPA to hold annual meeting January 18

ASSUMPTION -- The Assumption Community Pride Association (ACPA) will be holding its annual business meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18. In addition to in-person attendance at the 1905 Brewery, there will also be a Zoom link available for virtual attendance. There will be a discussion of the events and initiatives from last year. Additionally, there will be a discussion on planning for 2022. Elections for new officers and directors will also occur. The agenda includes votes on potential […]

todayJanuary 10, 2022 10

John Milhiser Illinois Secretary of State

Decision 2022

Second Republican runs for Illinois Secretary of State

SPRINGFIELD – A former federal and Springfield-area prosecutor is the latest candidate for Illinois Secretary of State. John Milhiser describes himself in a news release as having a “commitment to justice and public service” describing himself as both a successful federal and Sangamon County prosecutor. He says he’s not a career politician despite having run for office before. However, he wants to help “restore faith in state government and our leaders,” claiming the “culture of corruption” still exists in Springfield. […]

todayJanuary 6, 2022 30

John Brilley

East Central Illinois Region

Brilley facing variety of charges in Dec. 30 incident

SHELBYVILLE -- Shelby County State’s Attorney Nichole Kroncke announced that on January 3, four felony charges were filed against John P. Brilley, 40, of Pana. The charges allege that on December 30, Brilley committed the offenses of aggravated DUI (2 counts, Class 2 and Class 4 Felonies), driving while license revoked (Class 4 Felony), and aggravated fleeing/eluding a peace officer (Class 4 Felony). The charges further allege that while under the influence of alcohol and with driving privileges revoked, Brilley fled […]

todayJanuary 6, 2022 17

East Central Illinois Region

Martin wanted on two active in-state warrants

Warrants activated in failure to appear in court in Montgomery and Morgan counties

HILLSBORO/JACKSONVILLE -- A Hillsboro woman with a last known address in Waverly wanted in several Central Illinois counties on various charges is back on the run. According to WLDS News, 25-year-old Abigail L. Martin failed to appear in Morgan County Court Wednesday. Martin was to appear in a pre-trial hearing on a forgery charge. The charge stems from an April 2019 incident, where Martin allegedly entered a Jacksonville car dealership with intent to purchase a vehicle using a presumed stolen […]

todayDecember 10, 2021 37

BRS Baseball Museum

East Central Illinois Region

Induction ceremony concludes BRS Museum 40th anniversary

NOKOMIS -- Seven former Major League Baseball players are among the eight people to be honored by Nokomis’ Bottomley-Ruffing-Schalk (BRS) Baseball Museum during its Induction Day ceremonies on Saturday, Nov. 13. All-stars Kevin Seitzer and Jayson Werth headline the group that is being honored as part of the museum’s 40th anniversary year. Werth’s stepfather, Dennis Werth, is also among the honorees. Fellow former big leaguers Kevin Koslofski, Ken Oberkfell, Stan Royer, and Eric Weaver complete the players’ side of the […]

todayOctober 18, 2021 30

Ron Clements

East Central Illinois Region

Route 66 Museum to host sports journalist Ron Clements

LITCHFIELD -- It may come as a surprise that, with all of the guidebooks written about Route 66, not one author has focused on sports - until now. In “A Sports Fan’s Guide to Route 66”, veteran sports journalist Ron Clements breaks new ground. Clements shares insider information and engaging narratives that will keep sports buffs of all kinds anxious to discover. U.S. Route 66 spans across a network of highways from Chicago to Los Angeles. Clements will be doing a reading […]

todayOctober 18, 2021 6

Football News

RANKINGS: Top Illinois high school football teams

Week 7 is over as high school football in Illinois. Illinois will soon kick into full-gear playoff action after Week 9, as some schools have already secured their playoff berths. Here are the latest Illinois High School Association rankings (via the Associated Press) following the conclusion of Week 7: Class rankings across Illinois Class 8A No schools in central or southern Illinois in the rankings. School W-L Pts Prv 1. Loyola (7) (7-0) 70 1 2. Naperville Neuqua Valley (7-0) 62 […]

todayOctober 14, 2021 75

Rotary eClub of Central Illinois

East Central Illinois Region

Rotary eClub CI prepares for upcoming fundraiser, service projects

The Rotary eClub of Central Illinois (RECI) met via Zoom teleconference on Tuesday, Oct. 5. RECI is making final preparations for its Pints for Polio fundraiser, which will be held Sunday, Oct. 24 at Opera House Brewing Company in Hillsboro. The hours for the fundraiser will be noon to 5 p.m. Raffle tickets for a brewmaster experience are now available for $5 per ticket. Tickets are available through any RECI member and at Opera House Brewing Company leading up to […]

todayOctober 13, 2021 5

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