Hillsboro, Schram City and Taylor Springs remain under a water boil order after a water main break on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 30. According to Hillsboro Mayor Don Downs, the break occurred on …
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10/2/23
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Litchfield Health and Rehab Center has opened a new on-premises medical office to treat residents. The office was made possible through medical equipment contributions from Dr. Timothy Ishmael and …
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2/5/24
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The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board has approved $19 million in grants to support affordable housing and community revitalization efforts across Illinois. The City of Litchfield …
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9/25/23
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Six months before the next presidential primary elections in Illinois, county clerks and other local election authorities are asking for the public’s help in stopping misinformation campaigns …
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by Peter Hancock
Capitol News Illinois
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10/2/23
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Each year the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) awards a summer internship. JoBeth Matli has been selected as the 2024 IL Pork Ambassador. JoBeth Matli, of Raymond, is a freshman at Lincoln …
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2/5/24
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Hillsboro High School seniors Kinley Richardson and Ian Anderson were crowned 2023 HHS Homecoming Queen and King during this year’s neon-themed Homecoming dance, held Saturday evening, Sept. …
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10/2/23
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Hair 51 was awarded a $25,000 grant through their partnership with Bank and Trust Company to support local businesses in enhancing operations, investing in technology and contributing to the local …
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2/5/24
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“People have just been so incredibly generous,” said Helen Saxby of Litchfield. “We are so grateful.” This July, Hope for Hendrix, established in honor of Saxby’s …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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7/20/23
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Three-year-old Layton Gross enjoys making his pumpkin a little more festive with bright colors during the annual Fall Festival, held Sunday, Oct. 1, at Memorial Park in Nokomis. Gross is the son of …
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10/2/23
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The Litchfield Public Library’s first $9 Night Out of the year was held on Thursday, Jan. 11. The project was a wire basket and glass pedestal cloche, with seasonal inserts for several months …
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1/25/24
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“I just like helping people,” said Ron Duff, who on May 1, will be honored by Hillsboro Sertoma Club with its Service to Mankind Award. In Duff’s vocabulary, “help” …
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by Nancy Slepicka
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4/15/24
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The Hillsboro City Council meeting held Tuesday evening, July 18, had three speakers during the public comment section of the agenda. Michelle Claybrook and Sue Stege, who live on Welch Street, …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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7/20/23
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Nokomis School Board president Chad Ruppert opened the mandatory public hearing on the FY24 budget at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, prior to the regular meeting of the board. In addition to Ruppert, …
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by Randy Rieke
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9/25/23
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4-H members in Illinois will join the six million youth across the country in celebrating National 4-H Week, from Oct. 1 to 7. Clubs around Illinois celebrate this week by highlighting the remarkable …
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10/2/23
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llinois Route 185 from Hillsboro to Coffeen is closed indefinitely as a sinkhole was discovered 35 to 40 feet from the road a mile and a half east of Graham Correctional Center on Thursday morning, …
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4/15/24
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“Spark! Places of Innovation” part of the Smithsonian Institution and Illinois Humanities’ “Museum on Main Street” traveling exhibition will open at Hillsboro Public …
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7/20/23
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Members of the Hillsboro School Board voted to award a $28.1 million bid to replace the main building on the high school campus during special meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The vote was 5-2 with …
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by Mike Plunkett
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9/25/23
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Cody Ratermann, MD of Damiansville has signed to practice in Litchfield with Litchfield Family Practice Center, LLP beginning early fall 2025. Dr. Ratermann attended Mater Dei Catholic High school, …
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1/25/24
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Members of the Montgomery County Farm Bureau all gathered at the Farm Bureau building, Wednesday morning, March 20, at 9 a.m. After boarding a bus, the group took off for Nokomis, where they would …
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by Cayden Huber
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3/28/24
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Oftentimes, a cry for help is silent … and goes unnoticed. Take Michael for instance, a man I met a few months ago who lives down the street a few blocks away. He has a heavy load to handle …
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by Steve McLaughlin
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4/15/24
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