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St. Louis Battlehawks

Football News

XFL ROOKIE DRAFT: Battlehawks selections

The XFL Rookie Draft took place last week in Arlington to little fanfare and no online or national broadcast. The rookie draft, which was held Friday, allowed the league’s eight teams, including the St. Louis Battlehawks, to select the rights of ten players. The selection order was determined by the final record of each team during the 2023 season. As a result, the St. Louis Battlehawks would pick fourth in each round. St. Louis would have the opportunity to pick […]

todayJune 19, 2023 761

Pana Classic Car Wash

Illinois

Pana car wash to close

Closure of Classic Car Wash to allow for Qik 'n Ez store expansion

PANA -- A Pana car wash that has gone through several owners over the years is closing soon. Classic Car Wash, owned by Bob Crawford, is closing operations at the end of June. The closure will make way for an expansion project for the Pana Qik 'n Ez store. The deal was in the works for at least five years. However, due to the death of Chronister Oil owner Grady Chronister in September 2018, the deal would face a road […]

todayJune 14, 2023 48

Nokomis

Illinois

Nokomis council hears of unclear citations

NOKOMIS -- Unclear citations were an item of concern during Monday's meeting of the Nokomis City Council. Terra Mills, who spoke on behalf of her father Brett Mills, is having difficulty understanding what is being required by the city regarding several of Mills' properties. Mills owns several rental properties in the city, and a large majority of them are currently vacant. They have been receiving citations on these properties. One of the houses caught fire last year and the Mills' […]

todayJune 14, 2023 561

Microsoft Activision Blizzard

Business & Lifestyle

Microsoft, Activision Blizzard deal on hold

SAN FRANCISCO -- A $69 billion deal by Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard is on hold...for now. According to MarketWatch, U.S. District Judge Edward Davila issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) in San Francisco over regulatory reasons. The approved request, which came from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), was a "maintain the status quo" decision. An evidentiary hearing will be heard next week to determine whether there will be a preliminary injunction approval. With FTC approval, the deal would have […]

todayJune 13, 2023 44

Ronchetti Distributing

Business & Lifestyle

Ronchetti Distributing closes after 100+ years

NOKOMIS -- A long-time business is no more after being in Nokomis for over a century. Ronchetti Distributing shuttered its operations on Friday in both Nokomis and Mattoon as the result of a sale. Ronchetti Distributing was established in Benld in 1906 by coal miners Felix and John Ronchetti. In addition to working in the coal mines, they would distribute for the Pabst Brewing Company on the side. The operation would relocate to Nokomis in 1914, and the company has […]

todayJune 13, 2023 25

Nokomis Central Illinois

Local

Nokomis Public Library temporarily closed

NOKOMIS -- For two weeks, the Nokomis Public Library will be closed due to making the final transition and moving to its new location. The library closed Monday while staff, project managers, and volunteers help with the move from the city complex to its new site at 100 N. Spruce. As due dates approach on items currently checked out, patrons are asked to return them at the dropbox at the old location at 22 S. Cedar. For those wishing to […]

todayJune 7, 2023 411

Carlinville Public Library

Illinois

Carlinville library book sale June 3

CARLINVILLE — Top-quality reading materials will be available at low prices during a sidewalk book sale at the Carlinville Public Library on Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The library held its first-ever sidewalk sale last year, with resounding success. “It was a great event for us,” said library director Hannah Miller. “We had such a strong turnout and raised a lot of money that we can really use. We hope this year’s event is just as […]

todayMay 21, 2023 251

LLCU Nokomis Public Library

Illinois

LLCU donates to Nokomis library

NOKOMIS -- Land of Lincoln Credit Union -- LLCU -- has given the new Nokomis library additional funds to complete its project. In a press release from LLCU earlier this week, the bank donated $10,000 towards the project. A check was presented to library trustees on May 8. The funds will help support all remaining costs of the building renovation for the new library. They are currently renovating the former Masonic Lodge with the intent to open the 4,800-square-foot facility […]

todayMay 20, 2023 321

LLCU Nokomis Savings Bank

Illinois

LLCU to acquire Nokomis Savings Bank

DECATUR/NOKOMIS -- Land of Lincoln Credit Union -- LLCU -- of Decatur and Nokomis Savings Bank -- NSB -- have entered into an acquisition agreement. The agreement, signed by LLCU President Robert Ares and NSB President Charlie O'Malley on April 28, will allow LLCU to acquire NSB. The agreement is contingent on regulatory and member approvals. The proposal has already earned unanimous approval by the board of directors for both institutions. The deal should close by the end of the […]

todayMay 20, 2023 641

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