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Lincoln Land Community College in Litchfield (LLCC) invites prospective students and their families to an evening of exploration on Jan.21, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will offer resources, …
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1/8/26
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There was no shortage of laughs or people at The Event Center of Montgomery County on Saturday evening, as nearly 300 made their way to Taylor Springs for the Montgomery CEO class' Smirks And Snacks …
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1/6/26
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Immigrant rights and artificial intelligence (AI)were two of the hot-button issues that influenced public education in 2025. They are also the subject of new education-related laws that will take …
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by Peter Hancock
Capitol News Illinois
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1/5/26
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Montgomery County schools took a step in the right direction in the 2025-2026 school year, with student enrollment increasing for the first time in 14 years, albeit however slightly.
The number …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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1/5/26
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Volunteers with Stamp Out Cancer officially kicked off their 15th fundraising season on Sunday evening, Jan. 4, with the announcement of this years teams at Opera House Brewing Company in downtown …
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1/5/26
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Born on the very first day of the new year, Hazel Kay Simmons was crowned the winner of the 2026 The Journal-News First Baby of the Year contest.
She is the daughter and first child of Eric and …
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1/5/26
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Welcome back, Redskin fans! I hope you all enjoyed the long break and the holiday season.
Looking back over break, the girls basketball team participated in the Carlinville Holiday Tournament …
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by Camryn Engelman
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1/5/26
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For nearly the past 40 years, Gail Phillips has been a friendly and familiar face at the local Moto Mart. On Wednesday, Dec. 31, she walked out the doors for the last time, retiring after serving as …
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1/5/26
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The Litchfield Park District will be hosting a doubles pickleball tournament, set for Saturday, Jan. 31, and Sunday, Feb. 1., at the Litchfield Community Center, located at 1100 S. State St.
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1/5/26
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It has been a busy winter for the members of the Witt Volunteer Fire Department (WFD) as they move closer to the heart of their station addition grant project.
Construction began in November …
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1/5/26
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Illinois workers with a newborn in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) will soon have additional access to job-protected, unpaid leave.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 2978, dubbed the …
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by Brenden Moore
Capitol News Illinois
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12/31/25
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Imagine Hillsboro is excited to announce two upcoming family events in the new year.
In January, the organization will be hosting a mother-son mini-golf outing, set for Sunday, Jan. 25.
The …
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12/31/25
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As soon as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, heralding the start of a brand new year, the official wait begins for the arrival of the First Baby Contest winner in Montgomery County.
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12/31/25
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In mid-October, the Raymond-Harvel Ambulance Service announced the start of fundraising efforts for the construction of a new helipad.
On Thursday, Dec. 11, concrete was poured, less than two …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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12/31/25
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The 68th annual “Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant” will be held Thursday, Jan. 15, through Sunday, Jan. 18, at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield.
The pageant will be held in conjunction …
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12/31/25
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Doyle Public Library in Raymond announced their recent additions to their shelves for the month of December.
New in the fiction section are Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy, The Compound …
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12/31/25
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The Macoupin and Montgomery Counties Crime Stoppers, along with the Carlinville Police Department are asking for information to help nab the perpetrator who stole almost $3,000 worth of tools and …
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12/31/25
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On Tuesday, Dec. 30, a boil order was lifted for Litchfield residents on W. Columbia St. from Rt. 66 South to S. Lincoln St., S. Lincoln St. from W. Columbia St. to W. Sargent St. and S. Grant St. …
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12/31/25
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The Raymond Grade School held their annual Winter Holiday Concert on Thursday, Dec. 18.
The night opened with the kindergarten student choir performing “Celebramos Juntos,” with bells …
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12/31/25
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The Calvary Baptist Church’s young adult small group will begin meeting weekly on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m., starting Monday, Jan. 5.
The class is open to young adults (ages 18 to 29) from …
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12/31/25
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