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When the fire alarm sounded on Monday evening, Dec. 18, members of the Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department headed out around the community to pick up donations of non-perishable food items for the …
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12/21/23
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Prior to beginning his worldwide deliveries, Santa Claus and his reindeer will be at the Panama Community Center on Christmas Eve from noon to 3 p.m. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. …
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12/21/23
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The Orpheum Theatre in Hillsboro has partnered with other local downtown businesses to host a Christmas Vacation themed block party on Saturday Dec. 23, starting at 5 p.m. Throughout the event, there …
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12/21/23
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In early December, volunteers with Imagine Hillsboro's Parks and Rec Committee cast millions of prairie seeds over the two-acre pollinator plot located east of the tennis courts at Hillsboro …
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12/21/23
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First graders in all five classes at Beckemeyer Elementary School in Hillsboro helped everyone to have a “nice, nice Christmas” as part of their annual Christmas concert on Tuesday …
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12/21/23
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Teamwork Rehab, a division of Hillsboro Area Hospital, made a large donation to the Hillsboro High School Athletic Fund. Each season, Teamwork Rehab commits to donating $25 for every touchdown the …
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12/21/23
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When the Hillsboro School Board met last week, they voted to sell $13 million in bonds that were approved by voters to fund part of the construction of a new building on the high school campus. Those …
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by Mike Plunkett
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12/18/23
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Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department will sound the fire whistle at 6:30 p.m. on Monday night, Dec. 18, to mark the start of their annual door-to-door food pick-up. Residents who would like to …
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12/18/23
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A long agenda awaited members of the Schram City Village Board as they gathered for their monthly meeting held Monday evening, Dec. 11, at the Schram City Village Hall. Following roll call and the …
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by Bethany Martin
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12/18/23
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A little inclement weather couldn’t keep several local organizations from honoring veterans this Christmas. Three Montgomery County cemeteries joined more than 4,000 other cemeteries nationwide …
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12/18/23
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The U.S. Supreme Court issued two orders this week turning down requests to block enforcement of Illinois’ assault weapons ban while challenges to the law are still being heard in lower courts. …
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by Peter Hancock
Capitol News Illinois
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12/18/23
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Nash McDole of Staunton was one of the many visitors–children and adults–captivated by the Litchfield Train Group’s annual model railroad open house on Saturday, Dec. 16, part of …
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12/18/23
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With Illinois lawmakers scheduled to return to legislative session in less than a month, a recent government fiscal forecast provides an overview of the …
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by Jerry Nowicki
Capitol News Illinois
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12/18/23
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Youth at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Hillsboro celebrated the birth of Jesus in a special Christmas program on Wednesday evening, Dec. 13. Some of the characters included Mary by Alivia Leetham, …
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12/18/23
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HSHS St. Francis Hospital recently awarded Sara Burris, RN, women and infant services, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize …
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12/18/23
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Hillsboro’s Garrett Stritzel, a current student in the Ball State Master of Architecture program, is conducting a area wide survey for residents of Hillsboro and the surrounding region. …
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12/18/23
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The VFW and Auxiliary has named their 2023 receipient of the Smart Maher Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year Award, This award is offered in three categories, kindergarten to fifth grade, …
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12/18/23
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The Montgomery County Soil and Water District will host an election of officers for 2023 on Thursday, Jan. 16. The annual meeting will be held at 1 Industrial Drive in Hillsboro, and begins at 6 p.m …
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12/18/23
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Olivia Plymale of Litchfield was one of hundreds of children to visit Santa Claus (as was her sister, Ileana) at stops all over the Litchfield Lighted Christmas event on Saturday, Dec. 16. Olivia and …
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12/18/23
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Equipment owned by a Morrisonville business was damaged at a job site south of Taylorville off the Nokomis blacktop at Keller’s corner sometime during the night of Friday, Dec. 15. Dale …
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12/18/23
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