Road buckle in rural Champaign County
SEYMOUR -- Excessive heat during this ongoing heat advisory has resulted in a road buckle in unincorporated Champaign County.

Illinois State Police Troop 7 out of Pesotum would issue the alert at 7:37 a.m.

The road buckle would occur along Interstate 72 Ea
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/07/28/road-buckle-in-rural-champaign-county/
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Hume to celebrate sesquicentennial
HUME -- The village of Hume will celebrate its sesquicentennial -- its 150th anniversary -- with a celebration this weekend.

A "History of Hume" exhibit will run all three days inside St. Michael's Parish Hall. The exhibit will showcase items throughout the village's history. The exhibit will open to the public Friday at
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/07/20/hume-to-celebrate-sesquicentennial/
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ISP arrests suspect in Cumberland County murder
ROBINSON – The Illinois State Police arrested 24-year-old Lance T. Newcomb for First-Degree Murder relating to an incident in Cumberland County. The charge is a Class M felon
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/07/08/isp-arrests-suspect-in-cumberland-county-murder/
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Two arrested in Nokomis drug bust
NOKOMIS -- A Nokomis woman and a Hillsboro man are in jail following a drug bust at a local business.

Following an investigation stemming from an investigation, Nokomis Polic
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/07/03/two-arrested-in-nokomis-drug-bust/
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Macon County corrections officer in jail
DECATUR -- A corrections officer in Macon County is now on the other side of the bars following an arrest.

Adam Goodbrake of Decatur is in jail on a preliminary charge of "unlawful delivery of firearms to a felon," acc
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/07/03/macon-county-corrections-officer-in-jail/
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Canadian wildfires cause Illinois air quality issues
SHELBYVILLE -- The National Weather Service in St. Louis and Lincoln issued air quality warnings earlier this week for most of Central Illinois.

The air quality issues are in relation to the ongoing wildfires in Canada
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/06/29/canadian-wildfires-cause-illinois-air-quality-issues/
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Coalton board hears concerns on dogs
COALTON -- The Coalton Village Board heard safety concerns relating to dogs at large running loose around the village. These concerns
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/04/19/coalton-board-hears-concerns-on-dogs/
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Central Illinois community calendar and news blurbs
Registration for Nokomis' St. Louis School underway

NOKOMIS -- Registration has been underway for the 2023-24 academic year at St. Louis School in Nokomis and will continue through May 1.

St. Louis School is a state-accredited Pre-K through eighth-grade Catholic school offering a very low
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/04/12/central-illinois-community-calendar-and-news-blurbs/
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McLean Libertarian Party denounces Normal council’s opposition to cannabis dispensary
NORMAL -- The local Libertarian Party is denouncing the actions of the Normal Town Co
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Ameren Illinois seeks new rate hikes
SPRINGFIELD -- One of the largest utility
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/02/06/ameren-illinois-seeks-new-rate-hikes/
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Montgomery County consolidated election races
This spring, voters in Montgomery County will get the chance to select officer-holders in cities and villages, school districts, library districts, park districts, regional school boards, and community college boards.

The consolidated election is set for Tuesday, April 4. Candidates who file
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/01/23/montgomery-county-consolidated-election-races/
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AFSCME contests IDOC conclusion on Graham emergency
HILLSBORO -- A statement from the Illinois Department of Corrections last week concluded that substances discovered at Graham Correctiona
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Montgomery County tax multiplier at 1.0000 for 2023
HILLSBORO -- Montgomery County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used t
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/01/22/montgomery-county-tax-multiplier-at-1-0000-for-2023/
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Pana man arrested on child pornography charges
PANA -- A Pana man was arrested Thursday and charged with possession of child pornography, as part of a statewide effort from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to apprehend traffickers of lewd images online.

Billy J. Hulfachor, 36, of Pana, was charged with
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/01/22/pana-man-arrested-on-child-pornography-charges/
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Nokomis Chamber met Thursday
NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Chamber of Commerce held its bimonthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 12 at Demi's Diner. In attendance were Judy Rupert, Loren Compton, Judy Beaman, Steve Johnson, Dr. Scott Doerr, Krystal West, Barb Easterday, Jo Ann Keele, Jake Leonard and Roger Blankenship.

Blankenship s
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Nokomis council passes dumpster ordinance
NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council took action on a new ordinance relating to the placement of dumpsters on city property at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 27. The meeting was one day later than normal due to the Christmas holiday.

The council approved an ordinance relating to dumpsters and/or roll-off con
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2022/12/29/nokomis-council-passes-dumpster-ordinance/
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