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Kroger development Nokomis

East Central Illinois Region

Dollar General considering development of former Kroger building

There has been some activity going on at the former Kroger building in Nokomis recently. Old cooler and freezer equipment have been removed from the building as early as this past Monday, Aug. 9. All of this activity has been taking place while the sale of the building is still pending. Multiple news tips from local residents revealed not only the removal of said old equipment, but potential developmental plans by the Dollar General Corporation to open a Dollar General […]

todayAugust 18, 2021 7

Assumption Illinois

East Central Illinois Region

Assumption council greenlit Phase 1 of Illinois Street Park renovation

ASSUMPTION -- Revitalization of key crucial parts of the City of Assumption’s infrastructure has been a key of its city council. That mission continues as the council approved, with one exception, the first phase of revitalizing Illinois Street Park on the south side of the city during their regular session on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Involved in the first place for the park’s plan include removal of fencing and center pole to create a formal entryway to the park and to […]

todayAugust 11, 2021 15

Central Commodity FS Christian County 4-H

East Central Illinois Region

Christian County 4-H receives local donation

TAYLORVILLE -- Christian County 4-H received a generous $2,000 donation from Central Commodity FS at the Ag Appreciation Luncheon on July 22. “Christian County 4-H is thankful to have supporters like Central Commodity FS within our community," stated Alexis McDowell, 4-H youth development program coordinator. "Their support will help continue to grow our 4-H program and reach more local youth.” 4-H is one of the largest out-of-school youth programs in the country. 4-H is a great way to make connections, […]

todayAugust 7, 2021 9

University of Illinois Extension farm crop

East Central Illinois Region

Extension to present Montgomery County crop yield survey results

HILLSBORO -- The University of Illinois Extension will be presenting the yield results of the area corn crop on Thursday, August 26, at noon at the Montgomery County Extension Office in Hillsboro. Join us for a free lunch while Talon Becker, Extension commercial agriculture educator, presents the results at 12:30 p.m. To register, please call the Extension office at (217) 532-3941 by August 24. Local volunteers will sample fields in each of the 19 townships in Montgomery County the week of […]

todayAugust 7, 2021 32

Illinois State Fair

Capital Area Region

State Fair to reopen with new attractions, indoor mask mandate

Officials hope for big crowds after one-year interruption

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – After a one-year interruption last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois State Fair in Springfield is set to reopen Thursday, Aug. 12, with some new attractions and new safety requirements. Among the new requirements, Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II said during a media briefing Friday, will be a mask mandate at all indoor venues. “It's important for fairgoers to know that we will be following (Centers for Disease Control and […]

todayAugust 7, 2021 16

Macon Speedway

East Central Illinois Region

Macon Speedway racing canceled due to rain

MACON -- Macon Speedway officials as well as those from the Morrow Brothers Ford MOWA Sprint Cars and POWRi series have announced the cancellation of the Saturday, July 31 event at the track. Steady rainfall hit the area around 7:00 a.m. and isn’t expected to stop until the afternoon hours. Macon Speedway will next be in action on Saturday, August 7 for the Diane Bennett Memorial, featuring thousands of dollars of extra prize money for all six divisions on hand. The […]

todayJuly 31, 2021 4

Abraham Lincoln

Capital Area Region

UIS seeks applicants for Lincoln legacy program

SPRINGFIELD – The University of Illinois Springfield Center for Lincoln Studies (CLS) and Visual Arts Program is seeking applicants for an innovative remote artist-in-residency program focusing on the legacies of Abraham Lincoln. Twenty Illinois artists will be selected to participate in the residency during the 2021-2022 academic year. They will learn and think about Lincoln’s varied legacies in monthly meetings with each other and with faculty from Visual Arts and CLS. They will also present and discuss their art in progress […]

todayJuly 31, 2021 3

Welch Harmon Illinois redistricting

Capitol News Illinois

Democratic leaders seek to dismiss redistricting lawsuits

Virtual hearing set for week after U.S. Census data is officially released

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Lawyers for Illinois’ Democratic legislative leaders last week filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from Republicans and a Mexican American advocacy group regarding newly drawn legislative maps, calling the challenge “purely speculative” until full U.S. Census data is released. The motion, filed Friday, was an expected move following a Wednesday, July 14, status hearing for two consolidated lawsuits filed by Republican legislative leaders Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods), and Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), […]

todayJuly 20, 2021 26

Pritzker Stratton Illinois

Capitol News Illinois

Pritzker, Stratton announce reelection bid

Pandemic response emphasized in first video ad

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday he will seek a second term, joined once again by Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton as a running mate. In a three-minute kickoff video ending with the tagline “strong leadership in tough times,” the governor emphasized his response to the COVID-19 pandemic and contrasted himself to former U.S. President Donald Trump, with whom Pritzker frequently sparred during the height of the pandemic. “When I ran for governor four years ago, […]

todayJuly 19, 2021 9

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