Local News

Staunton FFA Alumni Modifies Fundraiser

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:11:10 CST
The Staunton FFA Alumni has mad some changes to their annual dinner auction fundraiser, originally scheduled for Saturday, February 6th. The fundraiser will now be an online event, running from February 6th through Thursday, February 25th.  Read more...

Attempted Unemployment Fraud

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 07:38:49 CST
The Montgomery County Sherrifs Office has taken several reports of attempted unemployment fraud. Unsuspecting victims are receiving IDES Prepaid debit cards in the mail. It’s still unclear how the scammers intend on receiving the money, but the real concern is that they have your information.  Read more...

Celebrate Bicentennial with Souvenirs

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:47:42 CST
Montgomery County will turn 200 years old in five weeks, and to celebrate, the Historical Society of Montgomery County is offering historical souvenirs now on display in the store front window just south of Black Rabbit Coffee in downtown Hillsboro.  Read more...

Nokomis Kroger to Close

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:49:26 CST
(Nokomis, IL.) - Kroger’s Central Division announced today the decision to close its store in Nokomis, Illinois. The decision follows extensive evaluation of the store’s financial performance.  Read more...

U of I Food Managers Class & Exam Set for February

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:52:55 CST
HILLSBORO, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension will be offering the state mandated Certified Food Protection Managers class and exam.  Read more...

First Baby of 2021 from Litchfield

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:21:27 CST
Alex Alonzo Perez, newborn son of Juan and Juana Alonzo Perez of Litchfield, is the winner of The Journal-News "First Baby of the Year" contest. He was delivered by Dr. Laura Watt at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield at 10:40 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2021. Alex weighed 5 lbs., 11 ozs., and measured 18 ins. long.  Read more...