Local News
Youth Hunt Drawing
Wed, 26 Aug 2015 11:17:41 CDT
A drawing for area youth to hunt deer will take place next month. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will conduct a drawing on September 12th for three youth to hunt deer during the Illinois Youth Firearm Deer Season, October 10th through the 12th. Read more...
Back to School Safety
Tue, 18 Aug 2015 13:27:54 CDT
With fall classes beginning this week, drivers should be aware of the changes in their daily commute. Litchfield Chief of Police Lee Jarman says children should also be aware of traffic when going to and from school. "They should be instructed to cross the road only at marked intersections where there's a crosswalk. Read more...
Weekend Events
Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:28:56 CDT
August 14th-16th Friday Litchfield Summer Concert featuring Scrap, Iron & Gold - 6:30pm at Walton Park Carlinville Moose Catfish and Talapia Diner - 6:30pm at the Carlinville Moose Lodge Movie Night at the Park (The Lego Movie) - 8:15pm at the Robert E. Read more...
Brubaker Playground Grand Opening
Fri, 14 Aug 2015 10:59:05 CDT
The Brubaker Playground in Litchfield will open in a few weeks. Construction on the playground being built in honor of Clyde and Helen Brubaker began in May. Litchfield Park District President John Leonard says the cars made for the playground will be put in next week. Read more...
New Litchfield H.S. Principal
Thu, 13 Aug 2015 16:36:08 CDT
Last night, the Litchfield School Board of Education approved hiring a new high school principal. Douglas Hoster of Seneca, comes to Litchfield following nine years as principal of Newark High School. Read more...
Royal Lakes Shooting
Thu, 13 Aug 2015 09:32:51 CDT
A Royal Lakes man has been charged in connection with a shooting Monday night in Royal Lakes. According to Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl, 58 year old Rex Tandy has been charged with aggravated battery with a firearm. Bond has been set at $100,000. Read more...
Picker's Market Facebook
Sat, 08 Aug 2015 08:30:51 CDT
The Litchfield Picker's Market experience now extends to the internet. The Picker's Market is a monthly event featuring vintage, antique and collectible items. A Facebook page now exists for pickers to share their finds. Read more...
Weekend Events
Fri, 07 Aug 2015 14:28:22 CDT
Weekend Events (August 7th-9th) Friday: Hillsboro Summer Concert Series featuring Bones Jugs N Harmony 7-10pm at Sherwood Forest Saturday: Gold Wing Road Riders Association Illinois Chapter E Charity Yard Sale 8am to 2pm at Niehaus Cycle Sale in Litchfield Soleshine Shoe Roundup Drop... Read more...
Last Summer Concert
Wed, 05 Aug 2015 09:20:10 CDT
The last of the Hillsboro Summer Concert Series this weekend features a high energy band from Champaign-Urbana. Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lesley Pollard says it's been a successful season for the concert series. "Every year it just keeps growing and growing. Read more...
Pizza Man Demolition and Planning
Tue, 04 Aug 2015 09:47:24 CDT
Demolition began on Litchfield's Pizza Man Monday morning. A fire in May caused significant damage to the building. Pizza Man's Scott Chandler says in the past couple months, he and his family have been busy with new ideas and planning. "We got to go up to Chicago (to) look at a pizza oven that we may be purchasing. Read more...
Casey's Robbery Arrest
Mon, 03 Aug 2015 14:41:02 CDT
The Hillsboro Police made an arrest on Sunday of a man suspected to have robbed Casey's on School Street last week. According to Hillsboro Police Chief Gary Satterlee, they received information the suspect was at a residence in Hillsboro. Read more...
