Local News
Walshville Structure Fire Extinguished Saturday
Mon, 30 Sep 2019 10:14:04 CDT
The Litchfield Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Saturday, Sep. 28, at a residence in Walshville. The Fire Department was dispatched at 12:59 p.m. to a mutual aid request to the Shoal Creek Fire Protection District. The structure was located at 101 Commercial St. in Walshville. Read more...
Greenville University Announces Alumni Awards
Fri, 27 Sep 2019 09:22:02 CDT
Greenville University has announced the winners of its 2019 Alumni Awards. This year's honors go to Distinguished Alumnus Carol Wilson Shoultz of Scurry, TX, Loyalty Awardee Tony Smarrella of Danville, IN, and Outstanding Young Alumnus Aaron Cobb of Pike Road, AL. Shoultz was a member of the graduating class of 1981. Read more...
Library to Host Young Adult Media Meeting
Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:41:49 CDT
The Doyle Public Library in Raymond will be hosting a Young Adult Media Club meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3, featuring a showing of the movie “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” The movie is based on C.S. Read more...
$2.2 Billion Commitment to Purchase Illinois Corn and Soybeans
Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:49:35 CDT
Governor JB Pritzker announced today that Taiwan has made a $2.2 billion commitment to purchase Illinois corn and soybeans over the next two years. Read more...
Health Dept. Offering Flu Vaccines
Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:34:02 CDT
Officials with the Montgomery County Health Department are reminding everyone that flu season is approaching. Most influenza occurs from October through May, according to a release from the department. In recent seasons, most infections have occurred in January and February. Read more...
Litchfield Man Arrested After Alleged Hillsboro Shooting
Sat, 21 Sep 2019 07:02:12 CDT
A single-vehicle accident in Hillsboro on Friday, Sep. 20, led to the arrest of a Litchfield man after police noticed a woman in the accident had injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. Hillsboro Police Chief Randy Leetham responded to the accident at 10:53 a.m. Read more...
Benld Man Dies Following Altercation with Police
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:42:12 CDT
Authorities are investigating the death of a Benld man who died while in police custody after an altercation with the Madison County Sheriff's Department on Monday, Sep. 16. Jason Strahan, 41, was arrested at 10:57 p.m. Read more...
Litchfield Officers Receive Merit Awards for Service
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:33:34 CDT
A pair of Litchfield Police officers were presented with merit awards on Tuesday, Sep. 17, for their roles in separate criminal arrests in July. Police Chief Kenny Ryker presented the awards to officers Brian Maxwell and Quincy Ferguson during the city council meeting. Read more...
Butler Man Arrested for Leaving Scene of Accident
Tue, 17 Sep 2019 10:21:01 CDT
A Butler man was arrested in Taylor Springs on Sunday, Sep. 15, after allegedly leaving the scene of a hit and run accident. Brett Kalaher, 23, was taken into custody and charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Read more...
Madison County Law Enforcement Collects Prescription Drugs
Tue, 17 Sep 2019 10:15:41 CDT
Law enforcement agencies in Madison County recently collected over 2,300 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter medications as part of the “Rx 4 Safety” prescription drug initiative. Read more...
Illinois Crop Progress & Condition 9/15/19
Tue, 17 Sep 2019 10:00:31 CDT
There were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending September 15, 2019. Statewide, the average temperature was 74.8 degrees, 6.5 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.16 inches, 0.37 inches above normal. Read more...
Two Injured After School Bus Hits Car
Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:56:40 CDT
A pair of 22-year-olds were injured in an automobile crash on Wednesday, Sep. 11, after a school bus pushed a car into oncoming traffic in Madison County. Sara Kirksey of Highland and Briano Gutierrez of Flora were both taken by ambulance to an area hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries. Read more...
Board Adopts Ordinance Taxing Cannabis Sales
Thu, 12 Sep 2019 10:55:55 CDT
The Montgomery County Board adopted an ordinance on Tuesday, Sep. 10, establishing a County Cannabis Retailers' Occupation Tax. "Cannabis is coming," said Finance Committee Chair Megan Beeler, adding that her committee's recommendation is that county tax it. Read more...
Board Votes to Close Recycling Drop Sheds
Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:01:38 CDT
The future of the Montgomery County Recycling Program was once again a topic of discussion during the County Board meeting on Tuesday, Sep. 10. The board approved a motion to close all drop sheds in the county, with the exception of the facility in Hillsboro, and to cease pickup of materials, effective October 1. Read more...
Litchfield Fire Dept. Extinguishes Structure Blaze
Wed, 11 Sep 2019 08:06:15 CDT
The Litchfield Fire Department extinguished a structure fire on Sunday, Sep. 8, at a home on North Lincoln Street. First responders arrived at 213 North Lincoln St. after 2 p.m. to find a single-family dwelling with fire venting out the rear of the home. Read more...
Montgomery County Corn Yield Survey Results
Tue, 10 Sep 2019 13:19:29 CDT
Volunteers of the 2019 Montgomery County Yield Survey Back (Left to Right): Lisa Klaus, Gabe Osborn, Brian Brown, Jim Miller, Kevin Niemann, Mike Bitter, Jay Niemann Front (Left to Right): Tim Hoehn, Matt Stolte, Mark Knodle, Jay Ryan, Heath Houck, Jen Compton, Nick Kuhns (not pictured: Terry Trader) Montgomery County... Read more...
Governor Signs Seizure Smart Act
Mon, 09 Sep 2019 10:39:53 CDT
Gov. J.B Pritzker recently signed a bill into law that will require a plan of action for students in Illinois who live with epilepsy. The Seizure Smart Act, which was sponsored by State Rep. Read more...
Petition Circulation Period Underway
Sat, 07 Sep 2019 06:59:10 CDT
Montgomery County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser has announced that candidates interested in running for County offices in the General Primary Election in March may now receive petitions from her office. The petition circulation period began on Tuesday, Sep. Read more...
Taylor Springs Board Passes Bar Closure Ordinance
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 09:27:44 CDT
The Taylor Springs Village Board has passed an ordinance pertaining to the closing hours of local bars. According to a release from the Village, all bars are to close and patrons be off the premises by 1 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays and by 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The Ordinance takes effect on Friday, Sep. 6. Read more...
Montgomery County Corn Yield Survey
Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:18:49 CDT
Montgomery County Extension will be conducting a yield survey of the area corn crop on Thursday, September 5, starting at 8 AM at U of I Extension Office in Hillsboro. Read more...
Major Case Squad Investigating Cahokia Shooting
Tue, 03 Sep 2019 07:03:31 CDT
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is investigating a shooting in Cahokia after a 36-year-old man was found shot in the chest late Sunday, Sep. 1. St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies found the man at around 11 p.m. Sunday in the 100 block of Amelia Drive. Read more...
Girard Man Seriously Injured in Crash North of Farmersville
Tue, 03 Sep 2019 06:57:49 CDT
A 22-year-old man was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Friday, Aug. 30, north of Farmersville. Nicholas Cox of Girard was airlifted from the scene and taken to Memorial Hospital in Springfield with serious injuries. Read more...
