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Witt Fire East Mitchell Street

Illinois

Witt Fire responds to structure fire

WITT -- Witt Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Friday, July 19 on East Mitchell Street. At 2:09 p.m., firefighters from the department arrived on the scene of a structure fire in progress with reported flames showing. Due to the nature of the fire, automatic mutual aid was dispatched shortly after bringing in engine companies from the Fillmore and Nokomis Fire Protection Districts, as well as a rapid intervention team from the Litchfield Fire Department. A […]

todayJuly 24, 2024 138

blood drive

Illinois

Hillsboro Health to hold blood drive August 6

HILLSBORO -- Hillsboro Health will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 1210 E. Tremont, inside Hillsboro Health Fitness and Aquatics Gym. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. Donors who last gave blood […]

todayJuly 24, 2024 118

Nokomis

Illinois

Nokomis schools receive update on summer projects

NOKOMIS -- The Board of Education of Nokomis CUSD #22 met in regular session on Tuesday, July 16. Nokomis Superintendent Dr. Scott Doerr presented the monthly business report, in which he reported that the state has paid all mandated categorical payments except one payment of $1,240.96 for driver's education. The district has also been reimbursed for all federal expenses during the 2024 fiscal year, which ended on June 30. Two summer projects are still ongoing: repairs to the roof of […]

todayJuly 23, 2024 111

Grayson Sangamon County Sonya Massey

Illinois

Grayson arrested concerning July 6 officer-involved shooting

SPRINGFIELD -- The body cam footage of former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson shooting and killing a Springfield woman was made public to the media Monday. The video was made public Monday evening through a collective effort from Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser and the Illinois State Police after prior consultation with the family of Sonya Massey. The alarming footage details the events of July 6, 2024 and an officer-involved shooting that involved Grayson. At 12:50 a.m., Sangamon County […]

todayJuly 23, 2024 176

Nokomis

Illinois

Nokomis Public Library caps off June activities

NOKOMIS -- The first month of the summer reading program at Nokomis Public Library is nearing an end, and the fun hasn't stopped. Fred and His Feathered Friends were at the library on June 18. Attendees learned about birds of the Amazon that Fred and Kitty Mooney took in and rehabilitated over time before releasing back into the wild. A story time and craft session was held on June 28, where there was an elephant and pig theme and attendees […]

todayJune 30, 2024 92

Gillespie Police

Illinois

Gillespie police blotter: June 9-22

GILLESPIE — The following has been reported by the Gillespie Police Department for the period of June 9-22, 2024 and are as follows: SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2024 An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a couple in reference to a civil issue. An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department and spoke with a female in reference to a civil issue. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal trespassing to […]

todayJune 30, 2024 123

blood drive

Christian County

South Fork Township to hold blood drive Monday

KINCAID — South Fork Township will host a blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 1 at 124 Central Avenue, inside the Senior Citizens Center. To donate, contact Dennis Foli at (217) 237-4327 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 61415 to locate the drive. You may also call ImpactLife to schedule at (800) 747-5401. Appointments are requested. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of […]

todayJune 29, 2024 85

Macoupin

Illinois

Macoupin County Courthouse news

CARLINVILLE -- The following reflects cases filed through the Macoupin County Courthouse for the period starting June 9, 2024 and ending June 22, 2024 and are as follows: Felonies Averion D. Hill, 26, of Shipman, is charged with aggravated battery in a public place and aggravated assault with the use of a deadly weapon in connection with a June 8 incident. Dylon R. Wright of Decatur is charged with three felonies in connection with a June 10 incident. He is […]

todayJune 29, 2024 175

garden walk

Illinois

Descriptions available for Nokomis Garden Walk

NOKOMIS -- On Saturday, June 22, the Trustees of the Nokomis Public Library are hosting a Garden Walk with a Touch of Art from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost of the tickets are $10 a person and can be bought in advance at the Nokomis Public Library or from members of the Nokomis Woman's Club. Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the event at Fred B. Johnson Park, where maps of the gardens will also be […]

todayJune 17, 2024 89

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