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 …
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by Joyce Shelton
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6/2/25
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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 …
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6/2/25
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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, …
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by BEN SZALINSKI
and JERRY NOWICKI
Capitol News Illinois
news@capitolnewsillinois.com
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6/2/25
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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 …
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6/2/25
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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 …
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6/2/25
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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.
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6/2/25
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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 …
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6/2/25
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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 …
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by Nancy Slepcka
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5/29/25
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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 …
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by Laura Boston
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5/29/25
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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 …
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5/29/25
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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 …
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5/29/25
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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 …
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by Randy Rieke
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5/29/25
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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 …
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5/29/25
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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 …
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by Adam Pennock
Litchfield Fire Chief
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5/29/25
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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. …
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5/29/25
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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. …
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5/29/25
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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 …
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5/29/25
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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 …
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5/29/25
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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 …
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5/29/25
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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 …
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5/29/25
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