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Non-local news coverage and newswire stories relating to the state of Illinois, from the statehouse in Springfield.

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seat belts Click It or Ticket

Capital Area Region

IDOT, ISP enforcing seat belt for Memorial Day travel

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies throughout the state are teaming up to remind the public to buckle up and drive sober over the Memorial Day weekend. The effort coincides with the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign running through May 26. ​ “Wearing a seat belt should be second nature for every driver and every passenger,” said Stephane B. Seck-Birhame, IDOT’s bureau chief of Safety Programs and Engineering. […]

todayMay 21, 2026 68 2

Montgomery County meetings empty government meeting room in niedersachsen

Montgomery County

This week’s meetings in Montgomery County

Nokomis School Board The Nokomis School Board will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19. Agenda items include: Approval of the North Elementary School Student Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year Approval of the Nokomis Jr./Sr. High School Student Handbook for the 2026/2027 school year agreement between special education services (MENTA) and Nokomis CUSD #22 for provision of education services (ChrisMont) Prairie State Insurance Cooperative as the Property/Casualty and Worker’s Compensation Insurance Carrier Renewal for 2026-2027 Nokomis CUSD #22 […]

todayMay 18, 2026 54

veterans St. Louis photo of happy man in military uniform

Metro-East Region

St. Louis metro area is eighth best region for veterans

ST. LOUIS -- The Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area was recently revealed as the eighth best metro area for veterans, service members, and military families to live in. These findings were revealed on Monday by Veterans United Home Loans as a part of its 2026 Best Places for Veterans to Live list. St. Louis' selection is in contrast to the domination by the metropolitan areas in the Sun Belt. That is simply due to states like Florida and Texas with […]

todayMay 18, 2026 37 2

Montgomery County Courthouse jury

Montgomery County

Montgomery County jury server, software to receive update

HILLSBORO -- A second update phase is closely approaching for the jury server and software at the Montgomery County Circuit Clerk's office. Circuit Clerk Daniel Robbins noticed that it will cause a slight delay in potential jurors reporting in. “If you have received a postcard in the mail please wait until May 25 to respond," Robbins said. "I apologize for the inconvenience." The jury server and software update requires information from the State of Illinois. It was not known how […]

todayMay 14, 2026 70 1

Kyle Dixon

Macoupin County

Dixon signs free agency deal with Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- A former Carlinville Cavalier is now part of the New England Patriots following a post-draft free agency signing. Kyle Dixon inked the deal with New England after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, April 23-25. Dixon, a record-setting receiver at the NAIA program, Culver-Stockton, was considered a long-shot late pick in the Draft. Unfortunately, no one selected him in the late rounds. Dixon marks the fourth Wildcat to be undrafted signing in the NFL The signing […]

todayMay 2, 2026 131 2

property tax taxes Montgomery County

Montgomery County

2025 Montgomery County final multiplier announced

SPRINGFIELD -- Montgomery County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000. This is according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The property assessment equalization factor, often called the "multiplier," is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state's 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties. This includes school districts, junior college districts, […]

todayMay 2, 2026 77 2

IDOT lane ramp closures road construction

St. Clair County

Lane, ramp closures at I-55/I-70 begin Monday

ST. CLAIR COUNTY -- The Illinois Department of Transportation made a recent announcement regarding upcoming lane closures next week. IDOT is alerting motorists to lane and ramp closures on eastbound Interstate 55/70 in St. Clair County. This is a short-term project to allow for bridge maintenance. Beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, May 4, traffic will reduce to two lanes between Illinois Route 203 and Exchange Avenue in East St. Louis. In addition, the ramp from westbound I-64 to eastbound […]

todayMay 2, 2026 67

Pana

Christian County

Pana Council delays project vote

PANA -- The Pana City Council voted Monday to table second readings of resolutions relating to downtown projects. The readings were tabled due to the absence of alderpersons Butch Hocq and Glenda Garrett. The resolutions in question pertained to a pending redevelopment project for 117-119 S. Locust and 142-144 S. Locust by Jack Matthews Development. Alderman Tim Eddy voted in opposition to tabling both, while Alderwoman Katherine Stephens voted against tabling the second resolution. A special use permit for a […]

todayMay 1, 2026 76

Half Witt Winery

Montgomery County

Half Witt Winery sets May live music calendar

WITT -- Half Witt Winery recently revealed a series of live music events for May and the 2026 season. The Pizzazz Dance Band kicks off the 2026 live music season on Saturday, May 2. Not Petty will perform on Saturday, May 9, while Sam Lacy will perform on Saturday, May 16. Salmon Creek will perform on Saturday, May 23. On Saturday, May 30, the West End Boogie Project finishes off May with their performance. Food vendors will be available at […]

todayApril 30, 2026 42 2

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