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At its Monday, Feb. 26 regular meeting, the Nokomis City Council approved the hiring of two new city employees. James Sands was hired as a new part-time police officer while Robert Ellis was brought … more
Members of the Litchfield Student Education Foundation are planning a new event this year to help raise funds for the organization.   Panther-Palooza will be held on Saturday, July 22, at … more
It’s a celebration 121 years in the making as John and Kendra Wright held an open house on Saturday, Nov. 25, at the renovated The Historic Red Rooster Inn, in downtown Hillsboro. The building … more
Illinois State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera and Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) Executive Director Chris Meister issued nearly $7.2 million in no interest or low interest loans to emergency … more
Members of the Old Settlers Association met on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Challacombe House in Hillsboro. They are making plans for this year’s Old Settlers celebration, which will be held … more
“We’re here to honor all Edmund Pesko and his family have done for Taylor Springs,” said Village President Harry Jackson. The village hosted a special open house and ceremony … more
The Historical Society of Montgomery County hosted a Christmas house tour of five unique and historic structures on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26. The tour included the unique and architecturally … more
Anne Foster was the only person to address Hillsboro’s City Council at a public hearing conducted before the regular council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 20, in city hall. … more
Hillsboro’s Zoning Board of Appeals met for two hours Tuesday evening, Feb. 27, in city hall council chambers. Present were chairman Gene Knisley, secretary Lynn Fugate, and members Rice … more
Matt Sparks, owner of Lucchi Sausage made a big announcement during the online businesses first anniversary celebration, held at Aumann’s Tractor Museum in Nokomis, on Saturday, April 1; … more
With more than $900 million in sales last year alone, M&M’s have been a favorite for those with a sweet tooth from far and wide since their introduction in 1941. But for some, the love of … more
Members of the M&M Multisport Club are finalizing plans for this year’s Dirty Hootenanny race on Saturday, Oct. 14, in Litchfield. Proceeds from the event will benefit Aaron Roach, who was … more
This year, the eighth grade students at Litchfield Middle School are collecting shoes, shoes and more shoes. They are working to earn enough for an eighth grade class trip at the end of the school … more
For 45 years, local musician Jeff Chapman has entertained crowds and touched the soul of his audience through a blend of Americana, the blues, rock and classic southern soul and … more
Mayor Denny Held called the monthly Raymond Village Board meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 19. Those in attendance included Mayor Denny Held, Trustees Ryan Bruntjen, Dan Hough, Kendall … more
Things will sure be hoppin’ at the Hillsboro Area Public Library in March with a wide variety of spring-themed activities. To kick off the month, the library will celebrate the birthday of … more
At 14-years-old, Justin Thanasi Harris was involved in a BMX accident that left him a quadriplegic. Now 20 years later, he will bike under his own power for 110 miles on Sept. 29 and 30, from St. … more
As so often happens, the give and take discussions of possible future agenda items were more interesting in terms of the city’s future than the more cut and dried votes that seem routine. All … more
Since 1989, the Waggoner Centennial Players have performed their annual theater play to adoring crowds. This year’s production of “Hillbilly Hayride,” opens with the annual kickoff … more
There was a full house for the first Farm Family event since 2020, hosted by the HSHS St. Francis Foundation and its Agriculture Committee on Friday, March 31, at Lincoln Land Community College in … more
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