Following months of hard work and dedication, high school seniors from Lincolnwood, Hillsboro, Litchfield and Nokomis High Schools invited the public to check out their student businesses during the …
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by Tori O’Dell
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5/5/22
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Over the last few months many locals have likely noticed the missing clock on the southeast corner of State and Kirkham streets in Litchfield.
The distinguished green patina of the …
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5/5/22
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The Litchfield Pickers Market will return from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mother’s Day, Sunday, June 8, at downtown Litchfield, starting at 400 North State Street. The Litchfield Pickers Market is the …
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5/5/22
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Hillsboro Country Club will officially mark its centennial year on Monday, May 23, with a full day of celebrations planned for Saturday, June 11, starting with a free public golf day and a party on …
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by Tori O’Dell
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5/5/22
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And they’re off!
The Old Settlers Association hosted its annual Queen’s Kick-Off event on Thursday evening, April 28, at the Challacombe House in Hillsboro.
Old Settlers …
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5/2/22
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“Tonight, we get to celebrate passion, hard work and the process of uniting to build successful businesses in our great city,” said Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Beth …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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5/2/22
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Members of the Schram City Village Board met for a special meeting on Wednesday evening, April 27, to increase the loan dollar amount from $1 million to $1.2 million for the water main project. …
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5/2/22
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Hillsboro natives Kelsey Flack and Katy (Cory) Evans have been best friends for over a decade and now they have teamed up to open Humble House, an online clothing boutique.
“I …
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by Tori O’Dell
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5/2/22
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An active local nature preservation group hopes a stunning monarch butterfly sculpture will soon welcome travelers to Montgomery County and a prairie restoration area nestled between Interstate 55 …
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4/28/22
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Hillsboro Mayor Don Downs announced that a message received last Thursday, April 21, from Matt Meacham of Illinois Humanities acknowledged that Hillsboro will host Spark! Places of Innovation next …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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4/28/22
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Little action was taken at the Monday, April 25, Nokomis City Council meeting, but much planning is underway. Commissioners introduced the first draft of the Fiscal Year 2023 city budget. Budget …
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by Ben Schwarm
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4/28/22
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Members of the Litchfield City Council faced a short agenda at an adjourned meeting on Tuesday evening, April 26, at Corwin Hall in downtown Litchfield.
All council members were present for the …
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4/28/22
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There were several new faces at the Witt City Council meeting on Tuesday night, April 26, following the resignation of two of the city’s aldermen and mayor last month. New appointments include …
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by Tori O’Dell
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4/28/22
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“The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” - John Maxwell
Someone to adjust the sails is exactly what those in favor of …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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4/28/22
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Members of the Litchfield School Board had a lot on their plate during the April board meeting, including filling a board vacancy and discussion of a potential co-op for sports and changes to the …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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4/28/22
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The Hillsboro Pre-K Program (which is part of the Hillsboro School District) recently achieved an award for Outstanding Practices in Inclusion.
This recognition demonstrates the …
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4/28/22
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“I nominate Litchfield Family Practice Center for ‘Business of the Year’ for their steadfast dedication to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The healthcare facility has …
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by Tori O’Dell
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4/28/22
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Three women who have transformed their love of fashion into a thriving business in downtown Litchfield have earned this year's Rising Star award from the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce.
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by Bethany Martin
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4/28/22
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“I try to be present with the kids in my room at all times,” said Litchfield Middle School teacher Jennifer Fleming. “I try to be the teacher I would want my children to have. …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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4/28/22
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A man who has devoted much of his retirement life to the Litchfield Municipal Airport, Jim Wright will be honored with the 2022 Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award.
Mr. Wright …
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by Mike Plunkett
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4/28/22
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