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Emerald Acres

Coles County

Emerald Acres opens to the public

MATTOON -- The long-awaited Emerald Acres officially opened Thursday, Feb. 6, according to a social media post from the developer, Cleveland-based Goodman Real Estate. The nearly $100 million project has been approximately two years in the making. The sports complex will feature eight outdoor baseball and softball fields and eight soccer fields that are currently being constructed. The nearly 140,000-square-foot field house features 16 volleyball courts and eight basketball courts. Inside the field house also features a cafeteria and an […]

todayFebruary 12, 2025 87

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Christian County police blotter

TAYLORVILLE — The following police blotter has been reported by the Christian County Sheriff’s Department for the period of November 21-29, 2023 and are as follows: Accidents November 21: A vehicle driven by Antonio Aikens, no age or address reported, was northeast on Illinois Route 48 when the driver lost control of the vehicle, and ran off the roadway striking a tree. It deflected off the tree, and came to rest against a second tree. Aikens was taken to the hospital by ambulance. […]

todayDecember 5, 2023 24

Nokomis Sunny and Red's

Local

Nokomis business has ribbon cutting

NOKOMIS -- A downtown Nokomis business recently celebrated its grand opening, with a ribbon cutting to kick off the event. The ribbon cutting, arranged by the Nokomis Chamber of Commerce, was held Friday afternoon, December 1 at 3:45 p.m. The business, Sunny and Red's, opened in mid-March in the former Bell's Jewelry building, although there have been many business ventures in that building since the jewelry store closed. The establishment's owners are Frank and Beth Steele, who previously owned the […]

todayDecember 4, 2023 130

Meals on Wheels

Local

December Meals on Wheels calendar

The following is the Meals on Wheels calendar for December. Call the day before to reserve a meal: Litchfield (217) 324-3032, Hillsboro (217) 532-3662, and Morrisonville (217) 526-3621. Meals on Wheels is operated by the CEFS Economic Development Corporation and services Montgomery and Christian counties. Friday, Dec. 1: Pork roast, glazed sweet potatoes, cooked cabbage, Waldorf salad, whole grain bread. Monday, Dec. 4: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, mixed fruit, whole grain roll. Tuesday, Dec. 5: Chili, crackers, cottage […]

todayNovember 27, 2023 34

Witt Greta Akers Quilts of Valor

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Witt veteran receives Quilt of Valor

WITT -- Members of the Sew and Show Stitchers Quilt Guild had another very special Quilt of Valor presentation to United States Army veteran Greta Akers of Witt.Surrounded by her family and fellow service members, Akers received her patriotic quilt on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Mac’s Diner in Witt. Sergeant First Class Greta Akers served the United States Army from Sept. 9, 1991 through Sept. 28, 2012, as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. She earned a Bronze Star for her […]

todayNovember 27, 2023 44

Good Shepherd Hospital

Illinois

Good Shepherd Hospital to hold tree lighting

SHELBYVILLE -- Good Shepherd Hospital will be holding its annual Christmas tree lighting on November 29 at the hospital. The tree, which will be outside the hospital, will be lit by memorial lights given by families in memory of loved ones. The ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. on the hospital's east lawn. The Health Sisters Hospital System, which owns the hospital, and the Good Shepherd Hospital Foundation sponsor the annual event. Organizers state that the lighting ceremony is […]

todayNovember 19, 2023 47

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Illinois

Christian County police blotter

TAYLORVILLE -- The following police blotter items come courtesy of the Christian County Sheriff's Department for the dates of November 1-12, 2023: Accidents Nov. 1: A vehicle driven by Corbin Stevenson, no age or address reported, was northbound on 1250E Road at about 750N when a deer entered the roadway from the east and was struck. The vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported. Nov. 7: Vehicles driven by Jerry Hochstetler and Rainey Mitsdarffer, no ages or […]

todayNovember 14, 2023 35

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Illinois

Christian County court appearances: November 13-14

TAYLORVILLE -- Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Christian County Resident Judge Christopher Hantla from the Fourth Judicial Circuit presided over the following cases, which were heard on November 13, 2023. Shawn L. Christian, 23CF165. (Criminal sexual abuse, using force.) The first appearance was held today and probable cause was found for the charges. The preliminary hearing and petition to detain was set for […]

todayNovember 14, 2023 200

Edinburg

Local

Dollar General back on table in Edinburg

EDINBURG — The Village of Edinburg held a regular meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023 in the village hall. Around four years ago in August of 2019, the village first spoke about Dollar General being interested in building a store in Edinburg. The topic finally came back to the table. While no representative from Dollar General was present at the meeting, Mayor David Luttrell did his best to explain what he knew. Dollar General was interested in building a store […]

todayNovember 14, 2023 66

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