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A celebration of the giving spirit of Hillsboro residents, past and present, began the city council meeting Tuesday evening, July 7, in city hall council chambers. Barb Hewitt and Nancy Slepicka, …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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Imagine Hillsboro’s free Back to School store will return on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the Hillsboro Free Methodist Church located at 1400 Seymour Ave. …
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The Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers (IAVAT) announces that Maggie McCalla of Alhambra has officially assumed her role as organization president for the 2026-2027 term. McCalla …
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Megan Kwiatkowski and Gabe DeWerff, both of Troy, were married on Saturday May 30, in a roof top ceremony at The Standard Wedding Venue in Rockford. A rehearsal dinner was held at Prairie Street …
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Less than five years after being left for dead on the floor of his house in Farmersville, Chris J. Smith is continuing his miraculous recovery and bringing his joy of music to the masses. With Smith …
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The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln is sharing two opportunities of interest to Montgomery County residents and organizations: applications are currently being accepted …
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Newkomis is currently looking for those who grow or sell fresh fruits and vegetables to join the Nokomis Farmers Market. “We’re looking for produce vendors to help bring a great selection of …
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Get wild, get wet and make epic memories at the Wild Foam Adventure foam party taking place at the Nokomis Homecoming on Saturday, July 11, from 7 to 10 p.m. Sponsored by Nokomis Women’s Club, …
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A community breakfast will be offered on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, from 8 to 11 a.m. in the Nokomis Memorial Park Community Center. Come together and share a morning meal with members of …
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The Kiddie Pedal Tractor pull returns for another year at the 2026 Nokomis Homecoming celebration on Sunday, July 12. Sign up begins at 1:30 p.m. with the pull starting at 2 p.m. on the basketball …
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Drop by the Memorial Park in Nokomis during the evening from July 10 through July 12 for a chance to dunk your favorite, or perhaps not-so-favorite, teacher, coach, NHS staff member, student or local …
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Four new faces will represent the Nokomis community following pageants on the opening night of the Nokomis Homecoming on Friday evening, June 10, on the South Stage, at 7 p.m. Retiring royalty, …
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The Bowreys would like to invite family and friends to join them in celebration of their golden wedding anniversary and Rick’s 75th birthday with a party on Saturday, July 18. The party will be …
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After years of dreaming, planting, building and creating, the Twisted Trail Winery is ready to celebrate with all those who helped make it possible, the community. From Friday, July 10 through …
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The Autism Support Connection (TASC) has announced its schedule of events for the month of July. On Saturday, July 11, a sensory friendly showing of the movie, “Minions and Monsters” will be held …
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Advance discounted carnival ride tickets for Old Settlers are now available for this year’s celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 5, and Thursday, Aug. 6. Sheets of 24 tickets are on sale for $20 at The …
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Bethany Seely and Kelvin Dooley, both of Litchfield, were united in a private ceremony on June 27, 2026, in Litchfield. The ceremony was officiated by Greg Schwab. The new Mrs. Dooley is the daughter …
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It was a celebration 250 years in the making as the City of Litchfield marked America’s 250th birthday with a special reading of the Declaration of Independence on the steps of the Carnegie …
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On June 25, Hillsboro Health held its first Quality Innovation Day in the newly remodeled Cloud Room at the main hospital. Hillsboro Health nurses presented quality improvement projects they worked …
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All voices are greatly needed for this year’s Old Settler’s church choir. Practice will begin on Thursday, July 30, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of Hillsboro Methodist Church, located at 537 …
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