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Pana

Christian County

Pana council urged to oppose new solar project

PANA -- The Pana City Council heard a plea to stop installing a solar project at 7th and Grant streets during its August 10 meeting. The project, according to Marsha Miles, would be near the schools, and the developers are requesting a 40-year lease. Miles encouraged the council to oppose the solar farm project at the county level. "Give me a date and a time," Mayor Nathan Pastor said in response to Miles. "I will show up at the meeting […]

todayAugust 21, 2026

Taylor Rhodes

Effingham County

Rhodes to oversee LLCU Effingham South branch

EFFINGHAM -- Land of Lincoln Credit Union announced the hire of a new branch manager for its Effingham South branch in a news release Thursday. Taylor Rhodes will be serving as branch manager of the Effingham South branch, located at 2302 S. Banker St. Rhodes will oversee the branch's sales and operations, in addition to serving as a loan officer. Rhodes has been with LLCU for the past two years, serving as a teller and universal banker at the Vandalia […]

todayAugust 20, 2026

Nokomis Newkomis

Illinois

Nokomis council weighs electricity plan

NOKOMIS — The Nokomis City Council discussed a proposed electricity-supply agreement, approved engineering-related agreements for water and sewer work, and authorized bids for tree maintenance during its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 10. Mayor Dylan Goldsmith and Commissioners Charlie O’Malley and Mike Glenn attended the meeting. Commissioners Tisha Morris and Scott Arkebauer were absent. Electricity proposal discussed Francis Premura and Sam Drvenkar of Integrity Energy presented a potential electricity-supply agreement for city operations. Integrity Energy is a Cleveland-based energy consulting and […]

todayAugust 15, 2026

Nokomis

Illinois

No explosive devices in Nokomis investigation

NOKOMIS — Authorities found no explosive devices after investigating a report of possible explosives at an abandoned home in Nokomis. The home, located on S. Union Street, was near Shane Cole Memorial Park in Nokomis. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department said the Nokomis Police Department received information about possible explosive devices at the residence. Those reports would come in between Tuesday evening, Aug. 11, and early Wednesday morning, Aug. 12. Sheriff Tyson Holshouser said law enforcement personnel spent more than […]

todayAugust 15, 2026

Nokomis Decatur police arrest shoplifting Mattoon DUI arrests Centralia

Illinois

Centralia man arrested after early-morning disturbances

CENTRALIA, Ill. — Centralia police arrested a 19-year-old man after a series of large early-morning disturbances Saturday in Centralia and nearby Wamac. Cedric Powe, of the South Brookside area of Centralia, is in custody at the Marion County Jail. He faces allegations of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a weapon by a felon and aggravated assault. The allegations are pending in Marion County circuit court. Police first responded at about 2:30 a.m. to a report of a […]

todayAugust 9, 2026

boil order Harristown

Illinois

Harristown under boil order advisory

HARRISTOWN — Parts of Harristown are under a boil water advisory after a water main break, according to Village President Misty Peters. Village officials had not said Sunday when repairs would be completed or when the advisory could be lifted. The advisory affects the following areas: All residents on Indus Drive All residents east of U.S. Route 36 West Main Street east of U.S. Route 36 Gravel Pit Road Westway Drive Anchor Road Wyan Street Wyckles Road Residents in the […]

todayAugust 9, 2026

Interstate 55 collision fire truck Cahokia Heights

Illinois

Multiple people injured after Cahokia Heights fire truck rollover crash

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS -- Multiple people, including a firefighter, were injured Saturday in a three-vehicle crash involving a Cahokia Heights fire truck on Illinois Route 3. The crash occurred at about 1:10 p.m. near the intersection of Route 3 and East Fifth Street, according to the Cahokia Heights Fire Department. The department's truck was responding to a call at the time. Fire officials said the truck was traveling south on Route 3 when two northbound vehicles collided. Both vehicles then crossed […]

todayAugust 9, 2026

extreme heat warning

Clinton County

Extreme Heat Warning in effect for SW Illinois, Metro-East, Eastern Missouri

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Madison County and much of the St. Louis region. The warning takes effect at noon Sunday, August 9, and remains in place until 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 12. Forecasters expect heat index values as high as 109 degrees. The warning covers Madison, St. Clair, Monroe, Clinton, Washington and Randolph counties in Illinois. It also includes St. Louis and several surrounding counties in Missouri. The National Weather Service warned that […]

todayAugust 9, 2026

Deuel Veterinary Services

Marion County

Salem’s Deuel Veterinary to close

SALEM — Deuel Veterinary Services will close at 5 p.m. Aug. 20 after 15 years serving Salem and the surrounding area. Dr. Abby Deuel said she and her family are moving overseas for what she called a “once in a lifetime adventure.” The clinic will continue to schedule appointments and serve clients during normal business hours through August 20. Clients should request digital veterinary records by August 19. Requests can be submitted through the clinic’s website by selecting “Request Records.” […]

todayAugust 7, 2026

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