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On a cold, dreary December morning, the opening of a new business, Nomad Nectar Coffee Shop, was a welcomed bright star for the Coffeen community. The new owners, Silas and Sophia Kirk, opened …
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12/18/25
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The Donnellson Village Board held a special meeting on Monday evening, Dec. 15, to appoint new trustees as well as a president pro tem, following a trio of vacancies that had arisen in recent weeks. …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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12/18/25
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Throughout the month of November, employees of Bank and Trust Company collected items, shopped for ingredients, assembled meal kits and delivered them to local food pantries as part of the bank’s …
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12/18/25
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The Montgomery County Fair Association is hosting a gun raffle fundraiser to help raise money for much-needed electric renovations at the fairgrounds. “To continue to operate and hopefully continue …
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12/18/25
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Hillsboro High School student Milla Anderson has been named the CNB student of the month for November. She is the daughter of Jacqui Anderson and Adam Anderson.
Anderson is the president …
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12/18/25
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Sign-ups for the Irish Days Celebration Queen Pageants are now open. There are four positions to be crowned for at the pageants. The Little Miss and Little Mr. division is open to those ages five to …
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12/18/25
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Each quarter, one student from every grade level at Hillsboro High School is honored with the Topper Pride Award, a recognition that goes beyond grades or achievements. The award celebrates students …
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12/18/25
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The HHS Cheerleaders competed at Highland High School on Saturday, Dec. 13, and then Edwardsville High School on Dec. 14. They received second place in their game day routine and qualified for ICCA …
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12/18/25
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Santa Claus took a break from his toymaking and stopped by the Bank and Trust in Farmersville on Saturday, Dec. 13. Local youth enjoyed meeting Mr. and Mrs. Claus as well as festive treats.
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12/18/25
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On Tuesday, Dec. 16, a boil order for Litchfield residents on S. Montgomery Ave. from E. Water St. to E. Seneca St. was lifted. For future updates, visit the City of Litchfield Facebook page or …
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12/18/25
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The Orpheum Theatre in Hillsboro has partnered with other local downtown businesses to host their third annual 1980s Christmas movie-themed block party on Saturday Dec. 20, starting at 5 p.m. …
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12/18/25
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Families and friends made their way to Morrisonville on Saturday, Dec. 13, to celebrate the annual Old Fashioned Christmas vendor event. The day kicked off with a community parade at 10:30 a.m. …
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12/18/25
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Dr. Ross Billiter recently donated $10,000 to Hillsboro CUSD#3 Educational Foundation, Inc. to support teachers and students in the Hillsboro School District. Dr. Billiter recognizes how teachers …
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12/18/25
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Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) members elected Philip Nelson, a grain and livestock farmer from Seneca in LaSalle County, as the organization’s 17th president, and re-elected Evan Hultine, a grain …
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12/15/25
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Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department will sound the fire whistle at 6:30 p.m. on Monday night, Dec. 15, to mark the start of their annual door-to-door food pick-up. Residents that would like to …
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12/15/25
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The Courthouse Pub is hosting their first ever ‘Santa-mageddon’ on Friday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m. Members of the community are challenged to dress up as Santa Claus and meet in the Courthouse …
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12/15/25
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Hillsboro Health officially cut the ribbon on their brand new $4 million therapy services building on Friday afternoon, Dec. 12, on the hospital campus in Hillsboro. Hospital staff already started …
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12/15/25
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Volunteers in Nokomis put together this year’s Snowkomis celebration that brought joy to everyone who attended the two-day celebration on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13.
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12/15/25
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Happy Monday, Redskin fans!
It's been cold the past week, but that didn't stop the Redskins from keeping busy, as they made it to the final stretch before winter break.
Looking back, our …
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by Camryn Engelman at Nokomis
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12/15/25
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