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The Shoal Creek Fire Protection District will be hosting a Valentine’s Day chicken and beer dance on Saturday, Feb. 14, ...
01/10/2026

The Shoal Creek Fire Protection District will be hosting a Valentine’s Day chicken and beer dance on Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Panama V.F.W.

The Shoal Creek Fire Protection District will be hosting a Valentine’s Day chicken and beer dance on Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Panama V.F.W. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with dinner to be served at 7 …

The Montgomery County Clerk’s office reports that on Monday, Jan. 5, Republican Party county board District 7 candidate ...
01/10/2026

The Montgomery County Clerk’s office reports that on Monday, Jan. 5, Republican Party county board District 7 candidate Andy Ritchie of Litchfield withdrew his candidacy for the Tuesday, March 17, 2026, general primary election.

The Montgomery County Clerk’s office reports that on Monday, Jan. 5, Republican Party county board District 7 candidate Andy Ritchie of Litchfield withdrew his candidacy for the Tuesday, March 17, …

“As juveniles return to their routines after the holiday break, many may have new devices at home. Active involvement by...
01/10/2026

“As juveniles return to their routines after the holiday break, many may have new devices at home. Active involvement by parents is the best way to help ensure a safe and positive online experience,” Hillsboro Police Chief Randy Leetham stated, before providing a list of child safety tips for the digital world.

“As juveniles return to their routines after the holiday break, many may have new devices at home. Active involvement by parents is the best way to help ensure a safe and positive online …

Winners of the annual Nokomis Christmas light decorating contest have been announced, with the bedazzled 322 E. Franklin...
01/10/2026

Winners of the annual Nokomis Christmas light decorating contest have been announced, with the bedazzled 322 E. Franklin St. property winning the grand prize.

Winners of the annual Nokomis Christmas light decorating contest have been announced, with the bedazzled 322 E. Franklin St. property winning the grand prize. First place in the inflatables category …

In Hillsboro, residents may stop by Constitution Bank, located at 230 S. Main St., on Monday, Jan. 12, from 2 to 6 p.m.
01/10/2026

In Hillsboro, residents may stop by Constitution Bank, located at 230 S. Main St., on Monday, Jan. 12, from 2 to 6 p.m.

Illinois State Senator s Jason Plummer of Edwardsville and Steve McClure of Springfield are hosting an upcoming January I-CASH event in partnership with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. …

It’s a celebration 101 years in the making on Tuesday, Jan. 13, for the Litchfield High School boys basketball program a...
01/09/2026

It’s a celebration 101 years in the making on Tuesday, Jan. 13, for the Litchfield High School boys basketball program as they celebrate a milestone reached earlier this year.

It’s a celebration 101 years in the making on Tuesday, Jan. 13, for the Litchfield High School boys basketball program as they celebrate a milestone reached earlier this year. On Dec. 13, the …

It’s been some 160-years since President Abe Lincoln was last in Hillsboro, but several county residents likely were con...
01/09/2026

It’s been some 160-years since President Abe Lincoln was last in Hillsboro, but several county residents likely were convinced they saw a ghost this past December.

It’s been some 160-years since President Abe Lincoln was last in Hillsboro, but several county residents likely were convinced they saw a ghost this past December. Abraham Lincoln impersonator …

Going to Alton to play the Marquette Explorers is seldom a fun trip for Hillsboro High School.
01/09/2026

Going to Alton to play the Marquette Explorers is seldom a fun trip for Hillsboro High School.

Going to Alton to play the Marquette Explorers is seldom a fun trip for Hillsboro High School; going to Alton without their two lead scorers (vacation and injury) meant the trip would be longer than …

A 14-1 run to start the contest was all the visiting Mater Dei Knights needed to conquer the Litchfield Purple Panthers ...
01/09/2026

A 14-1 run to start the contest was all the visiting Mater Dei Knights needed to conquer the Litchfield Purple Panthers in Simmons Gym on Monday evening, Jan. 5.

A 14-1 run to start the contest was all the visiting Mater Dei Knights needed to conquer the Litchfield Purple Panthers in Simmons Gym on Monday evening, Jan. 5. The run put a damper on the …

More than $340,000 in scholarships are available for agriculture students through the IAA Foundation.
01/09/2026

More than $340,000 in scholarships are available for agriculture students through the IAA Foundation.

More than $340,000 in scholarships are available for agriculture students through the IAA Foundation. “Offering scholarships that encourage students to explore degrees in agriculture related fields …

Hillsboro jumped out to a 16-8 lead on the road and survived a cold snap in the second half to beat Auburn 33-25 on Mond...
01/09/2026

Hillsboro jumped out to a 16-8 lead on the road and survived a cold snap in the second half to beat Auburn 33-25 on Monday, Jan. 5.

Hillsboro jumped out to a 16-8 lead on the road and survived a cold snap in the second half to beat Auburn 33-25 on Monday, Jan. 5. Getting three threes from Delaney Adams, the Lady Hiltoppers …

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