Local News
TCCU Scholarship Program
Fri, 29 Jan 2016 16:18:21 CST
A local scholarship program helps both graduating high school seniors and area businesses. The Taylorville Community Credit Union's scholarship program will award 500 dollar scholarships to two seniors from each Taylorville, Litchfield and Hillsboro high schools. Read more...
Bowling Benefits Golden Circle
Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:09:47 CST
Bowling a strike will benefit the local Golden Circle Nutrition Program. You don't actually have to bowl a strike, but participating in a bowling tournament in February will benefit local home bound senior citizens. Read more...
Kratochvil to Retire from EIU
Wed, 27 Jan 2016 10:07:09 CST
Roger Kratochvil of Mt. Olive will retire from the Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees on Monday, February 1. Kratochvil served on the Board for 12 years holding at various times the positions of Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary. Read more...
Meth Seizure Near Litchfield
Wed, 27 Jan 2016 09:08:10 CST
Authorities intercepted approximately one pound of Methamphetamine on Interstate 55 near Litchfield. According to Illinois State Police District 18 in Litchfield, a motorist was allegedly in possession of the meth when a car was stopped Monday evening. Read more...
Early Voting May Be Delayed
Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:08:52 CST
While early voting and voting by mail are scheduled to begin on February 4th, County Clerk Pete Duncan has annnounced that delays with the state certifying Presidential candidates may cause delays. Currently eight objections on seven Presidential candidates are yet to be decided by the State Board of Elections. Read more...
Valentines For Heroes
Mon, 25 Jan 2016 09:38:40 CST
With February 14th less than a month away, Congressman John Shimkus is asking for Valentines to be sent to his office. The annual “Valentines For Heroes” program sends valentines to area veterans and men and women serving in the military. Shimkus says his office has been doing the program for numerous years. Read more...
Litchfield Chamber Nominations
Thu, 21 Jan 2016 09:22:11 CST
The Litchfield Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for awards and board members this year. The Chamber's annual dinner in March honors a Business Person of the Year, a Rising Star and Citizen of the Year. Read more...
Railroad Work
Wed, 20 Jan 2016 14:24:23 CST
According to the Litchfield Mayor's Office, due to weather, the Norfolk Southern Railroad canceled today's work on railroad crossings. The work is rescheduled to begin at 8am on Thursday (1/21). A rail car, loaded with rails, will stop at each crossing in town to unload materials for improvement. Read more...
Macoupin County Scholarship Auction
Tue, 19 Jan 2016 10:14:38 CST
Blackburn College will host the annual Macoupin County Scholarship Auction on Saturday, February 20, 2016, in the Woodson Center on the Blackburn Campus. Doors will open and the silent auction begins at 5:00pm. Dinner will be served at 6:00pm and the live auction will follow at 7:00pm. Read more...
Macoupin County Scholarship Auction
Tue, 19 Jan 2016 10:03:08 CST
Blackburn College will host the annual Macoupin County Scholarship Auction on Saturday, February 20, 2016, in the Woodson Center on the Blackburn Campus. Doors will open and the silent auction begins at 5:00pm. Dinner will be served at 6:00pm and the live auction will follow at 7:00pm. Read more...
Half Witt 5K
Mon, 18 Jan 2016 10:16:14 CST
A 5K in April organized by a young Witt resident will benefit Make-A-Wish Illinois. Ten-year-old Lauren Hartman's cousin went on a Make-A-Wish trip to Disney before he passed away in 2014. Lauren says she wanted to donate money to the organization in memory of her cousin and decided to use her love of running to raise money. Read more...
Workshops for Diabetes and Chronic Health Conditions
Mon, 18 Jan 2016 09:51:07 CST
The Macoupin County Public Health Department is offering two separate workships that can help individuals with lifestyle changes. The first oneis called Take Charge of Your Diabetes and will be held at the Carlinville Area Hospital beginning January 25. It will meet every Monday for six weeks. Read more...
Polar Plunge
Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:53:33 CST
A Litchfield couple will plunge into fundraising this weekend for the Montgomery County Cancer Association. The couples participating in the lip sync competition at the Stamp Out Cancer event on January 23rd, hold their own mini events before the contest. Read more...
Slow Cooker Class
Wed, 13 Jan 2016 16:22:18 CST
A slower dinner option for busy families will be the topic of a University of Illinois Extension class this week. U of I Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Lisa Peterson will teach a slow cooker class on Thursday. Read more...
Paws Care Photo Contest
Thu, 07 Jan 2016 12:14:45 CST
An online photo contest showcases pets and raises funds for a local organization. All proceeds from the Valentine Pet Photo Contest will go to Paws Care of Montgomery County. The non-profit organization provides a place for homeless animals and helps place them with a family. Read more...
Nokomis Fire Injuries
Wed, 06 Jan 2016 12:43:16 CST
The infant rescued from the house fire in Nokomis yesterday morning is expected to make a full recovery. First Baptist Church of Nokomis Pastor Ryan Follis was at the fire before the fire department arrived and has been in contact with the Carlson family whose house caught fire. Read more...
Nokomis Fire
Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:23:04 CST
Multiple fire departments were called to a fire this morning in Nokomis. According to the Nokomis Area Fire Protection District, they responded to a structure fire at 202 East Union Street around 10am. Upon arrival, the fire department rescued an infant from the second story bedroom. The infant was flown to St. Read more...
Flu Season
Tue, 05 Jan 2016 08:56:36 CST
The flu season is off to a slow to start this year, but typically lasts through March. According to St. Francis Hospital Community Outreach Facilitator Vicky Fuller, reports in December showed low flu activity in the area this season. Fuller says that could be due to the milder weather or a better flu vaccine. Read more...
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon, 04 Jan 2016 12:53:54 CST
The Montgomery County Clerk's Office reminds voters their Voter Registration information must be up-to-date to avoid problems voting in the Tuesday, March 15th, General Primary Election. Read more...
Annie's Project
Sat, 02 Jan 2016 09:25:33 CST
Annie's Project is a six-week course offered by the University of Illinois Extension in partnership with Annie's Project. Read more...
Annie's Project
Sat, 02 Jan 2016 09:11:36 CST
Annie's Project is a six-week course offered by the University of Illinois Extension in partnership with Annie's Project. Read more...
New Year State Changes
Fri, 01 Jan 2016 08:53:37 CST
The new year will bring changes in procedure for the Illinois House of Representatives. The House has been in special session since June of this year because of the lack of state budget. State Representative Avery Bourne says they will be in regular session again because of the start of the new year. Read more...
