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HSHS St. Francis Live Drive-Thru Nativity
HSHS St. Francis Hospital invites the community to view a live recreation of the night of Jesus’ birth at a drive-thru nativity scene on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the circle … more
Pictured above,the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce royalty teamed up with the Montgomery County Fair royalty for a hot chocolate bar and bracelet sale at a vendor event held at the Litchfield Community Center. From the left are Junior Miss Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Tilly Fergurson, Little Miss Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Addy Winans, Miss Chamber of Commerce Kendall Stewart, Little Miss Montgomery County Karsyn Jones, Miss Montgomery County Fair Queen Alexis Lessman and Junior Miss Montgomery County Nataleigh Jackson. The group raised $241, which will be donated to Coats for Kids in Litchfield.
Litchfield Celebrates Small Business Saturday
To help promote local businesses, the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce teamed up with the City of Litchfield’s economic development department for some special Small Business Saturday activities … more
Helping to officially cut the ribbon, from the left are John and Kendra Wright, Hillsboro Mayor Don Downs, Tap Room General Manager Tim McConnell and Head Bartender Eve Meier.
Red Rooster Celebrates 121st Anniversary
It’s a celebration 121 years in the making as John and Kendra Wright held an open house on Saturday, Nov. 25, at the renovated The Historic Red Rooster Inn, in downtown Hillsboro. The building … more
Susan Hucker, right, of the Historical Society of Montgomery County, gives tours of the Blackman/Evans House on Main Street in Hillsboro to Jane Spencer and Anne McLaughlin.
Historical Society Hosts House Tour
The Historical Society of Montgomery County hosted a Christmas house tour of five unique and historic structures on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26. The tour included the unique and architecturally … more
Pictured above, members of the Litchfield Middle School eighth grade class. The class is hosting a shoe drive for those in need and to raise money for a end of the year class trip.
Litchfield Students Collecting Shoes
This year, the eighth grade students at Litchfield Middle School are collecting shoes, shoes and more shoes. They are working to earn enough for an eighth grade class trip at the end of the school … more
Pictured above, from the left volunteers Cayla Simonton, Annabelle Wright, Randy Richardson and Rick and Donna Funderburk serve up Thanksgiving meals.
Nearly 600 Meals Served On Thanksgiving
On a day meant to celebrate gratefulness, the Hillsboro community served nearly 600 meals as part of the 32nd annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, held Thursday, Nov. 23, at The Event Center of … more
Kaleb Dossett and Maddy Putnam try to finish their packages the fastest.
Imagine Hillsboro Hosts Small Town Christmas In November
Imagine Hillsboro's 'A Small Town Christmas' event had something for everyone Saturday, Nov. 25, in downtown Hillsboro. Catch up on all the fun by looking through some festive photos from the big … more
Small Town Christmas Returns To Hillsboro On Saturday
Make plans to celebrate A Small Town Christmas in Hillsboro this Saturday, Nov. 25. Organized by Imagine Hillsboro’s Events and Festivals Committee, the holiday festivities will begin at 8 a.m. … more
Litchfield Hosts Small Business Saturday
“We really want to focus on helping our small businesses this holiday season,” said Tonya Flannery, economic development director for the City of Litchfield. “This is one way we can … more
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By 5:45 p.m., almost all of the turkey-to-go bags were handed out to community members, giving hundreds a drive-through feast for which to be thankful.
Turkey To-Go Gives New Meaning To Fast Food
Serve. Bag. Run. Repeat. That’s the formula for the Litchfield Community Thanksgiving meal, hosted by the Litchfield Ministerial Alliance on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Approximately 400 carry-out boxes … more
Raymond Community Plans Christmas Event
The Raymond community’s annual Christmas Mall , sponsored by Project Third Day - Panhandle, will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Raymond this Saturday, Nov. 25, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. … more
Farmersville Welcomes All To Help Light The Tree
The Farmersville community is in for a treat this year with a fun Christmas event on Saturday, Nov. 25 to ring in the holiday season. The annual Lighting of the Tree event will be held from 2:30 to 4 … more
For the past six years, John and Kendra Wright of Hillsboro have been renovating and restoring the Historic Red Rooster into a hotel, apartments and brewery. It officially opened this summer. This month marks the 121st anniversary of the building’s first opening in Hillsboro.
Red Rooster Ready For Next 121 Years
After officially reopening in June, more than 1,000 guests have enjoyed the hospitality of The Historic Red Rooster in downtown Hillsboro, which will celebrate its 121st anniversary this month. To … more
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Business As Usual For Raymond Village Board
Raymond Village Board’s recent meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20. Those present for the meeting included Mayor Denny Held, trustees Ryan Bruntjen, Dan Hough, Bill Krager, … more
Taylor Springs Food, Toy Drive Applications Available
The Village of Taylor Springs will be hard at work again this year making sure that local families have a nice Christmas and groceries for their holiday meals, through their Toy and Food Drive. … more
Hillsboro Zoning Board Grants Setback Variance
The zoning Board of Appeals had a relatively short meeting Thursday evening, Nov. 16, in Hillsboro’s City Hall to act upon a request for a variance of a the ordinance requiring a setback of … more
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A map submitted to the Illinois Commerce Commission by Wolf Carbon Solutions showing their preferred route for a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline.
Another Carbon Pipeline Application Withdrawn
Plans for a pipeline that would have transported carbon dioxide from Iowa for eventual storage in central Illinois are off the table – for now. Wolf Carbon Solutions, the company behind the … more
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Century 21 Welcomes Summer Smith To Team
Century 21 Reid Baugher Realty is pleased to announce Summer Smith has joined its firm as a broker. She will specialize in property sales in Montgomery County and the surrounding area. "We are … more
Members of the Hillsboro Lions Club celebrated a successful year of fundraising by making donations to local organizations that help others, including $750 for the Angel Tree project in Hillsboro. From the left are Lions Greg Schoen, Secretary Doug Jarman, Pam Schaefer, Sharon Schoen, Melanie Sherer of Angel Tree, Past President Kyle Furness and Earl Meier.
Lions Donate $750 To Angel Tree Project
Members of the Hillsboro Lions Club celebrated a successful year of fundraising by making donations to local organizations that help others, including $750 for the Angel Tree project in Hillsboro. … more
Pictured above is the winner of the design contest, Chloe Triplett.
Local Art Students Design Historic County Shirts
The Historical Society of Montgomery County recently held a local art contest to showcase the talent of local high school students and classes in the county on t-shirts and mugs. The prompt was to … more
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