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election Montgomery County ballot

Illinois

Local ballot certified for Montgomery County election

HILLSBORO -- There are contested races aplenty in the April 1 consolidated election, but there are also races where candidates will be running uncontested or no candidates filing at all. Montgomery County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser released the certified ballot for the consolidated election on Monday per a request from Heartland Newsfeed. MUNICIPAL Litchfield Litchfield will have a new mayor as Steven Daughtery opted not to seek re-election. There is a three-way race with David Hollo, Jacob Fleming, and Dwayne Gerl. […]

todayFebruary 8, 2025 168

Nokomis LLCC

Illinois

Nokomis library to host LLCC representative

NOKOMIS -- A representative from Lincoln Land Community College will be in Nokomis next week to answer questions for prospective students and parents of prospective students. A news release from Nokomis Public Library this week notes that the representative will be present on Monday afternoon, December 9 at the library. LLCC representative Tisha Miller, enrollment coordinator, will be available to answer questions from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. "The new year will be here soon, and for many, this means […]

todayDecember 6, 2024 71

The Rink Mt. Sterling

Brown County

Mt. Sterling ice rink opens for second season

MT. STERLING -- West Central Illinois residents have another opportunity this winter to go ice skating with the return of the ice skating rink in Mt. Sterling. A report from WLDS notes that the rink has added new features this year, including games, photo backdrops, and refreshments. The rink is open for general admission from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. It […]

todayDecember 5, 2024 135

Montgomery County Clerk mine information voter registration

Illinois

School board races set in Montgomery County

HILLSBORO -- The filing period for submitting completed nominating papers and petitions for school board candidates in Montgomery County and its four main school districts to the county clerk’s office ended on Monday, Nov. 18, according to County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser. Hillsboro Three seats are up on April 1 in the Hillsboro school district. Four candidates filed petitions for this election. They include Bill Christian and Nathan Kirby from Hillsboro Township, Kassie Greenwood of Irving Township, and Matthew Jones of […]

todayNovember 22, 2024 107

Internet radio

Communications

The rise of Internet radio: Why digital is overtaking FM​

In recent years, the world of radio broadcasting has undergone a significant transformation. As technology advances and the internet becomes an integral part of our daily lives, Internet radio stations are steadily gaining popularity and reshaping the landscape once dominated by traditional FM stations. This shift is not just a fleeting trend; it reflects a fundamental change in how people consume media, offering a glimpse into the future of radio. The flexibility of Internet radio​ One of the primary reasons […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 84

Heartland Media Group of Central Illinois

Illinois

Heartland Media Group is moving downtown (soon)!

NOKOMIS -- Illinois operations for a Nokomis-based business will be moving to downtown Nokomis next month. Heartland Media Group of Central Illinois & Eastern Missouri, founded in 2022 by Jake Leonard, will be moving its Illinois operations downtown on November 1 in rented space at the back of 107 W. State St., the former Nokomis Medical Clinic. In addition to daily operations for Heartland Newsfeed, Leonard hopes to start print jobs as early as January through the group's Illinois Heartland […]

todayOctober 7, 2024 67

Sam McCann

Capital Area Region

McCann drops second public defender in federal trial

Money laundering, tax evasion, and fraud trial delayed to February

SPRINGFIELD -- The trial of former state senator and one-time gubernatorial candidate William "Sam" McCann will not occur until next year. According to our media partners at WLDS, McCann appeared in federal court Monday morning before Judge Colleen Lawless to set a trial date. McCann faces nine federal counts that include money laundering, tax evasion, and fraud. Former Illinois state Sen. and 2018 Conservative Party gubernatorial nominee William "Sam" McCann spoke to the media after his hearing Monday in federal […]

todayNovember 27, 2023 40

former Illinois state Sen. Sam McCann

Illinois

More revelations on McCann alleged campaign funds spending in Federal court filings

SPRINGFIELD -- The federal trial for a former State Senator and one-time gubernatorial candidate indicted for wire fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion is set to begin later this month. New court motions filed on Friday reveal some new information in the case against former 50th District State Senator William “Sam” McCann. According to our media partners at WLDS, McCann served the district from 2011 to 2019. In 2018, McCann created a third party to run for governor against former Republican […]

todayNovember 12, 2023 107

County Market Hy-Vee

Business News

Jacksonville County Market bought by Hy-Vee

No details available on sale

JACKSONVILLE -- Iowa-based grocery chain Hy-Vee is coming to Jacksonville as the County Market store on West Morton Ave. was sold Thursday. It was confirmed via multiple sources, including WLDS, of the store's sale. The sale was later revealed to current County Market employees. "This time the rumor is true," Tina Potthoff, senior vice president of communications for Hy-Vee. "We are very excited to come to Jacksonville and be a part of the community." Potthoff declined to provide specific details […]

todaySeptember 8, 2023 106

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