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Illinois veteran creates custom challenge coins honoring fellow service members

Decatur, IL · 1d

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Downtown project sparks questions, concerns at first advisory meeting

TAYLORVILLE — Questions about parking, the removal of downtown's brick sidewalks, potential damage to historic buildings, and the financial impact of construction dominated the first meeting of the Taylorville Downtown Project Advisory Committee on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The meeting began at 3 p.m. and lasted nearly two hours, bringing...

Taylorville, IL · 2d
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Nurse practitioner focuses on preventive care in Decatur

DECATUR — HSHS Medical Group Family & Internal Medicine - Mound Road, 176 W. Mound Road in Decatur, will welcome a transferring family nurse practitioner. Carmen Blomquist, MSN, APRN, is relocating from another HSHS Medical Group health practice to family medicine in Decatur. She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who provides preventive care and helps patients manage acute and chronic conditions.

Decatur, IL · 3d
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June Tyler Store In The Taylorville Square Holds Ribbon Cutting

A new store recently opened at the Taylorville Square and held its official ribbon-cutting last week. A ribbon-cutting was held last Thursday for June Tyler, which will offer, among other things, women’s clothes, home accessories, and jewelry. Store owner Samantha Adermann took ownership of the store on August 1st.

Taylorville, IL · 2d
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Taylorville Senior Center announces upcoming activities and services

The Taylorville Senior Center will offer appointments to assist residents during Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). The enrollment period allows Medicare recipients to add, drop or change their Medicare and prescription drug plans. The period runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, with coverage changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2027.

Taylorville, IL · 1d

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Five Rockets Celebrate At Rochester Fall Signing Day

Rochester High School celebrated a Fall signing day with five Rockets making their college decisions official. We spoke with Peyton Purvis, Emmah Brown, Frankie Stefano, Sean Plessa and Sam Ferris afterwards about their decisions.

Rochester, IL · 18h

taylorvilledailynews.com

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Taylorville Park District Has Holiday Festivities In Store

Plans for the upcoming holiday festivities in Taylorville are nearing completion. Community members can expect a dazzling Christmas in the Park display, pageants, and more. Taylorville Park District Recreation Director Evan Mitchell, told the Hart Media Group on the WTIM Morning Show that this year’s festivities will begin with the “Jingle Bell Walk”, where families can walk through the Christmas in the Park display at Manners Park in Taylorville.

Taylorville, IL · 1d

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High School Football Preview Show: Quarterfinal Week

In honor of Veterans Day, we’re putting the High School Football Preview Show on the free side of the website today. Enjoy the breakdown from Tim Schweizer, Steve Bridge, Mike Wennmacher and Derek Parris as they talk SHG vs Centralia and Rochester vs Highland ahead of the 4A quarterfinals on Saturday. This show can be also be heard live on WMAY 97.7 FM on Saturday at 3 pm.

Rochester, IL · 1d

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WATCH: UIS Men’s Basketball Dominates Millikin Big Blue in 108-72 Victory

The UIS Prairie Stars men’s basketball team beat the Millikin Big Blue 108-72 on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC). Isiah Davis led the team with 26 points, shooting about 44% from the field and 50% from the 3-point line. Jake Nosek also shot 100% from the 3-point line.

Springfield, IL · 2d

taylorvilledailynews.com

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Holiday Festivities Are Coming To Nokomis

Family friendly fun is coming to Nokomis in celebration of Christmas. On December 12th, the annual Snowkomis event will take over downtown. Speaking on the WTIM morning show, Trever Loafman from Newkomis, told the Hart Media Group that the event will have ice skating, barrel train rides, live music and a parade.

Nokomis, IL · 18h

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North Elementary School Given Commendable Rating In State Assessment

Taylorville elementary schools are celebrating a commendable designation while adjusting to new curriculums. At the Monday night Taylorville Board of Education meeting, North Elementary School Principal Stile Smith told the Board they received a commendable rating in the latest Illinois State Board of Education school report card. To get proficiency...

Taylorville, IL · 1d

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Literacy scores improve while math drags behind statewide and in central Illinois, school officials say

Math is a sore spot for many school districts in Illinois. Far fewer students are meeting state expectations for what they have learned in math class compared to English. That’s partially because many districts have focused on improving literacy in recent years – and have made progress. Urbana...

Illinois · 22h