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Hillsboro Methodist Church will be hosting a community blood drive, sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church, on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the church, located at 537 Rountree Street, …
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12/31/25
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On Monday, Dec. 15, Cub Scout Pack 89 from Litchfield and Hillsboro spread some Christmas cheer caroling. Scouts sang Christmas songs and passed out ornaments they decorated to residents of Timber …
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12/31/25
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Illinois’ statewide 1 percent grocery tax will go away on Jan. 1, though many people will continue to pay it at the local level.
Data compiled by the Illinois Municipal …
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by Ben Szalinski
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12/29/25
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Bremer Sanctuary in Hillsboro will be holding its annual New Year’s Day Walk. Attendees will be able to start off the new year by visiting nature in the company of others. The brisk, 60-minute …
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12/29/25
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The Montgomery CEO students are excited to announce their class event, Smirks and Snacks, a live comedy show set for Saturday, Jan. 3, at The Event Center of Montgomery County.
The night …
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12/29/25
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“It was kind of a spur-of-the-moment thing,” University of Illinois cheerleader Kendall Stewart says. “It sounded fun and a different experience.”
The 2024 Litchfield graduate had not …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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12/29/25
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Lunar Lanes, LLC, a bowling alley in the location of the former Hillsboro Bowl, located at 217 North Main Street, is now open for business. The bowling alley is currently owned by Nick Hall, but soon …
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by Cayden Huber
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12/29/25
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More than 250 meals were served on Christmas Day at the Taylor Springs Community Center, thanks to a special holiday event sponsored by Elizabeth Marie Photography with lots of volunteer help. …
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12/29/25
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Volunteers with the Old Settlers Association are already making plans for the 2026 celebration.
They will host the first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Challacombe House in …
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12/29/25
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The great American bald eagle winter migration is here and southwest Illinois is ready to welcome the birds to their winter homes. The Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau is hosting a two-day …
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12/29/25
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Over two dozen Witt residents spread Christmas cheer on Monday evening, Dec. 22, going door to door singing Christmas carols. The event was hosted by Envision Witt, who also sponsored a Christmas …
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12/29/25
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In gratitude to the hosts and participants in its 2025 Christmas House and Church Tour, the Historical Society of Montgomery County donated $250 to the Coffeen Food Pantry. Located at 210 Barry …
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12/29/25
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Hillsboro Area Public Library has revealed its event calendar for the month of January.
Three Mondays throughout the month of January will host a story time at the library from 4 to 4:30 p.m. …
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12/29/25
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Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) Student Services and Bookstore will offer extended hours for spring registration on the Springfield campus. Student services include registration, records, …
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12/29/25
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Jack Tosetti and Tosetti and Associates are making the holiday season a lot brighter at the Nokomis Public Library this December. Tosetti donated $1,000 to the library for general use, as the library …
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12/29/25
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With the new year just around the corner, Journal-News subscribers should take note of our adjusted publishing schedule. This, our Monday, Dec. 29, paper will be published as usual, but our second …
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12/28/25
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The Illinois Commerce Commission approved lower than requested rate increases for the state’s major electric utilities in separate decisions Thursday after they spent beyond their 2024 budgets. …
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by Maggie Dougherty
Capitol News Illinois
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12/24/25
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Nokomis has employed a new Chief of Police. At its regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 22, the Nokomis City Council voted to approve the hiring of Earin Land as the new police chief, effective …
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12/24/25
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“She loved doing Meals on Wheels because she loved to help people. She loved talking to people. When she wasn’t doing it, I think she missed it,” said Travis Hartke of Idaho, referring to his …
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by Cayden Huber
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12/24/25
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Christmas is all about traditions and for Darla Jubelt, that means bringing some of the holiday spirit to work with her. For the last 15 years, Jubelt has crafted a Christmas display in one of the …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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12/24/25
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