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Members present at the recent AFSCME subchapter meeting are pictured above. From the left in front are Judy VanHooser, Annette VanHooser, Lula Thompson, Marsha White, Barb Duncan, Connie Virden, Carla Roland and Betty Stephens. In middle are Susan Gulick, Nancy Wagner, Kelley Dodson, Teresa Weger, Rhonda Smith, Paula Tuttle, Adele Manks, Debbie Daniels, Eric Kenney, Richard Sleboda, Marian Pierson, Tom Roland, Rick Reed, Gwen Diehl-Reed, Linda Curtin and David Spinner. In the back are Donna Cloyd, John Churan, Rick Schultz, Alan Weger, Jennifer May, Roger Gulick, Maryrose Hagenbach, Robin Kirchoff, Mitch Kirchoff, Maria Britton-Sipe, Susan Creek, John Bucari and Dick Breckenridge. Not pictured but present were Becky Spinner and Joyce Shelton.
Local AFSCME Sub-Chapter Meets In May
On Monday, May 12, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Sub-Chapter #87 retirees members and retired seniors held a combined luncheon and meeting at the … more
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Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylor Springs hosted a carnival day on Friday, May 16, in celebration of National Skilled Nursing Care Week. Great Western Products of Pana donated to the event to help make it a reality.
MNRC Holds Carnival Day To Celebrate Care
National Skilled Nursing Care Week observance was held from May 11 through May 17. The 2025 theme was “Tapestry of Life,” which highlighted the stories that make up each person’s … more
State Legislature Passes Budget On May 31
  Giving almost no time for public review, Illinois Democrats pushed through a $55.2 billion budget for next fiscal year late Saturday, bolstering coffers with new taxes on sports bets, … more
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Litchfield Adds Ordinance Enforcement Officer
The Litchfield Police Department announced on Friday, May 30, that they have recently added a full-time ordinance enforcement officer to work towards compliance with the city’s code of … more
A butterfly stands still atop Tom Fenton’s finger after waking up at the HSHS Home Care butterfly release.
St. Francis Holds Butterfly Release Ceremony
HSHS Home Care held their annual butterfly release on Wednesday, May 28, at 5:30 p.m. Friends and family were invited to celebrate and remember the life of a loved one who had passed.  Upon … more
With 37 chili masters vying for the top spot at the 39th Annual Irish Days Chili Cook-Off, the only thing hotter than the chili was the competition on Saturday, May 31, at the Chili Dome in Farmersville. From the left, pictured with organizer Brad Whalen of Farmersville Knights of Columbus Council 1152, are first place winner Johnathan Gorman, second place winner Robert Gorman and third place winners Bob and Kate Wagahoff.
Irish Days Chili Cook-Off Tops 100 Grand
There was a lot of chili, a lot of spirts and even a little fashion at the 39th Annual Irish Days Chili Cook-Off, sponsored by the Farmersville Knights of Columbus Council 1152, on Saturday, May 31. … more
Popes Take Top Spot At Irish Days
Pope Leo XIV wasn’t the only Illinois Pope to have a good month of May. Brothers Aaron and Jacob Pope took home the win in the Irish Days Hillbilly Golf Tournament on Friday, May 30, presented … more
The pool complex includes a six-lane, 25-yard lap pool for general swimming and competitive swim meets, a deep well with low and high diving boards, a sloped zero-entrance into the shallow water area, a river current walk, children’s play structure, and a pool house with restrooms, changing rooms, and concession stand. At lower right in the image is a large splash pad.
Hillsboro Pool Set To Open Summer 2026
Almost exactly one year ago, I wrote a Journal-News article describing the deteriorated condition of Hillsboro’s Central Park Pool in order to explain why the city council had decided to close … more
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KEB, Fleming Tawfall Officially Merge In May
Longtime CPA companies KEB, (Kerber, Eck, and Braeckel) and Fleming, Tawfall, and Co. have officially merged under the KEB name. Move-in date for the practices was on May 5, into the new KEB building … more
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Annual Farmersville Irish Days Begins Tonight
The Village of Farmersville will hold the 114th Irish Days Celebration next weekend, Thursday, May 29 through Saturday, May 31. This year’s “Irish Days is the Center of the … more
This year's Memorial Day speaker was retired Chief Master Sergeant Perry Jackson of Litchfield.
Raymond Community Honors Fallen Heroes
The Raymond community gathered on Memorial Day Monday, May 26, to remember those who gave their all   for their country. The annual Post 299 American Legion Memorial Day ceremony began at … more
Nokomis School Board Plans For Summer
President Denny Bauman called to order the regularly scheduled meeting of the Nokomis School Board at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20. Along with Bauman, Superintendent Scott Doerr, board members Brian … more
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Little Miss Irish Days To Be Crowned Tonight
Tonight,   Thursday, May 29, as the 114th Irish Days celebration kicks off, a new 2025 Little Miss Irish Days   will be crowned on stage in downtown Farmersville. The pageant begins at 7 … more
Litchfield Fire Department responded to an active house fire on W. Martin St. on Tuesday, May 27. The fire was contained to the enclosed front porch and one resident was taken to the hospital due to smoke inhalation.
Firefighters Battle Fire At Litchfield Home
  On Tuesday, May 27, at 5:39 p.m., the Litchfield Fire Department was dispatched by Montgomery County 911 to a report of a possible explosion and an active house fire. First-due units from … more
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Kid’s Garden Club Begins in Nokomis
Nokomis Public Library is beginning “The Dirty Hands Garden Gang” for kids in first, second and third grades. The club will take place every Tuesday in June and July from 9:30-11 a.m. … more
Hillsboro To Host Blood Drive In June
Hillsboro Health will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, at 1210 E. … more
Hillsboro Holds First Market Of 2025
The first Hillsboro Market of the year, held on Saturday, May 10, has now passed, with organizers praising a good group of vendors and the possibility of more for the June 14 market. Much like the … more
Students at the 2025 Celebrate the Earth event at Carlyle Lake had the chance learn about the process of bird banding. Local volunteers Nancy and Bruce Redman led the presentation.
Redmans Teach Students Bird Banding
The Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders (LLABB) presented the program “Be a Bander” at two environmental education events held for school aged children. The events are designed to … more
Hillsboro Veteran To Take Honor Flight On June 3
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight (LLHF) continues their 2025 flying season with Mission #74 on Tuesday, June 3. Mission #74 will serve 96 Veterans including six Korean Era veterans and 90 Vietnam Era … more
Beth Coleman and Hope Quinn were sworn in to their six-year terms on the Hillsboro Area Public Library District board of trustees after being elected in April, joining Carol Naylor who was re-elected to another term.
Three Take Seats As Library Board Trustees
Three women elected in April to six-year terms on the board of trustees of Hillsboro Area Public Library District, were sworn in at the board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, May 20. New … more
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