Middlesworth, IL Local News and More

Middlesworth

See all locations

Customize your news

Cloudy

46°F

Middlesworth, IL · LATEST NEWS

25newsnow.com

website

Decatur trio arrested following armed robbery report in Streator

STREATOR (25News Now) - A reported armed robbery in Streator on Wednesday led to the arrests of three people from Decatur in connection with the crime. Streator police were called around 6:15 p.m. to the 1000 block of Bernstein Street for the report, meeting with the victim, who said he was assaulted and robbed of cash in the 1000 block of Maple Street.

Streator, IL · 3h

wdbr.com

website

Springfield man given decades in prison for murder

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A Springfield man is going to prison for the next several decades after pleading guilty to a murder more than a year ago. Court records indicate a judge last week sentenced Justin Pickrell, 25, to 45 years in prison, with credit for over 500 days served in the Sangamon County Jail.

Springfield, IL · 3d

foxillinois.com

website

Decatur Police looking for man accused stalking, aggravated battery, attempted residential burglary

DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Decatur Police are looking for a man for charges of stalking, aggravated battery, and attempted residential burglary. An arrest warrant has been issued for Elijah J. Neal. Anyone with information about where Neal can be found is asked to contact the Decatur Police Department at 217-424-2711,...

Decatur, IL · 2d

WCIA

partner publisher · 53.8K followers

Taylorville Police investigating scam involving cell phone deliveries

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Taylorville Police Department is warning of a suspected scam as part of an ongoing, multi-state investigation. Department officials posted on Facebook that the scam concerns the shipment of cellular phones through Roadie, a third-party delivery platform. Last week, the department investigated an incident that led the investigation to Florida; the […]

Taylorville, IL · 1d

Breeze-Courier

website

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 · 2d

Effingham Radio

website

Effingham High School Earns Highest State Performance Designation, Three Additional Unit 40 Schools Recognized

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham Unit 40 Schools is celebrating strong results in the 2026 Illinois School Report Card, highlighted by Effingham High School earning an overall Exemplary designation, the highest of five performance designations awarded to Illinois schools. Summative Designations provide a measure of school performance and progress in academic...

Effingham, IL · 1d

wasteadvantagemag.com

website

Rumpke Opens New Effingham County Landfill in Illinois

Rumpke Waste & Recycling has officially opened its new Effingham County Landfill, a major milestone for the company that strengthens the waste disposal infrastructure in south-central Illinois. The landfill accepted its first load of waste on Monday, Oct. 26, after receiving final permit approval from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in mid-October. Located at 15325 East Highway 33 in Teutopolis, immediately east of Rumpke’s existing Landfill 33, the new facility is expected to provide approximately 30 years of additional waste disposal capacity for the region.

Effingham County, IL · 2d

Effingham Radio

website

Illinois State Police Announces Results Of Nighttime Enforcement Patrols In October

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Bruce Waggoner, announces the results of Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Effingham, Fayette, Hamilton, Marion, Wabash and White counties during October. These NITE patrols allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to impaired driving and occupant restraint violations especially between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Marion County, IL · 1d

effinghamcountychamber.com

website

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from Joint Commission

EFFINGHAM, Ill. — HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital has earned Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

Effingham, IL · 2d

Effingham Radio

website

Effingham Veterans Day Ceremony Held At Courthouse Veterans Memorial

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Veterans Day is a time to recognize and honor our veterans across the globe, and it was a beautiful day in Effingham for the ceremony. Larry Manuel of VFW 1769 was MC, and he introduced Pastor Steve Linton for the invocation. Charlie & Bob McWhorter raised the...

Effingham, IL · 1d

effinghamcountychamber.com

website

Effingham Shipping Opens, Bringing Packing, Shipping & More Back to Effingham

Effingham, IL – November 11, 2026 – The Effingham County Chamber welcomes Effingham Shipping, LLC., a new, locally-owned business bringing packing and shipping services, as well as the UPS and FedEx brands, back to Effingham. Owned by longtime Effingham business owner Wayne Moran, Effingham Shipping fills a need...

Effingham, IL · 1d

WCIA

partner publisher · 53.8K followers

Hundreds of students, veterans gather at Mt. Zion school for Veteran’s Day celebration

MT. ZION, Ill. (WCIA) — Tuesday, Nov. 10 marked the 251st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. — just one day before Veterans Day. Hundreds of students and veterans gathered in Mount Zion Intermediate School’s gymnasium to honor veterans, but officials said the most important thing is to let the students know what veterans […]

Mt Zion, IL · 1d

WCIA

partner publisher · 53.8K followers

Decatur Fire Dept. investigating after two cars catch fire overnight

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Fire Department is investigating after two cars caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The fire happened at around 2:30 a.m. in the area of South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Decatur Street. Decatur Police said arriving officers and firefighters found a “large amount of fire” […]

Decatur, IL · 1d

vandaliaradio.com

website

Fayette County Board Approves Tax Levy Ordinance and FY27 Budget

Following a Truth in Taxation hearing that saw just under 50 county residents in attendance to speak or voice thoughts and concerns on the county’s proposed tax levy, the Fayette County Board on Tuesday night approved the yearly tax levy ordinance, appropriations ordinance and the Fiscal Year 2027 budget during their monthly meeting. The board heard an hour of public comments during the Truth in Taxation hearing which is required when a taxing body looks to have a levy increase more than 5% over the preceding year. A presentation showed that the current county portion of overall tax bills is 14.41% and the proposed tax levy would add an additional 0.98% to that amount. A short discussion including remarks from a couple board members were heard before the board approved a motion for the tax levy ordinance by a vote of 9 to 3 with board members Joe Wills, Ryan Tompkins, Pat Click, Jake Harris, Jacque Durr, James Wehrle, Ashley Towler, Scott Ray and Mack Payne voting in support of the motion while Dan Lutz, Scott Workman and Mike Black voting in opposition and board members Sean Hannagan and Michael Butts not in attendance for the meeting. County Board Vice Chairman Pat Click says the issue is not a pleasant one and the concerns the board heard from the residents was a good reminder that the county needs to continue to be efficient and transparent.

Fayette County, IL · 1d

nowdecatur.com

website

Homestead Prairie Farm Candlelight Tour Offers a Glimpse of 1860s Life Saturday

November 10, 2026 – Visitors can experience what life was like in the 1860s after dark during the annual Candlelight Tour at Homestead Prairie Farm this Saturday, November 14. The special open house will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Rock Springs Conservation Area. Visitors can arrive anytime...

Decatur, IL · 1d

vandaliaradio.com

website

Vandalia United Methodist Mens Fish Fry Set for Thursday

It is a local tradition that goes toward a great cause—it’s the First United Methodist Church of Vandalia’s Methodist Mens Fish Fry this Thursday. And, all the proceeds go to their coats and shoes program for Fayette County Children. Jeff Endres talks about the Fish Fry, which...

Vandalia, IL · 1d

nowdecatur.com

website

Decatur Kroger Stores Offering 10% Veterans Day Discount to Veterans and Active-Duty Military

November 10, 2026 – Kroger is recognizing veterans and active-duty military members with a special discount on Veterans Day. On Wednesday, November 11, eligible veterans, active-duty military personnel and their dependents can receive 10% off their total in-store purchase. Customers must present a valid military ID or Form DD214,...

Decatur, IL · 1d

nowdecatur.com

website

Decatur Native and Millikin Alumnus A.D. Carson to Deliver Moore Lecture December 1

November 10, 2026 – Millikin University will welcome back Decatur native and alumnus Dr. A.D. Carson for the 2026 James W. Moore Lecture on Tuesday, December 1. Carson will present “A Beginner’s Guide to Being Dope,” a lecture and reading from his latest book, “Being Dope: Hip-Hop & Theory through Mixtape Memoir,” published this year by Oxford University Press.

Decatur, IL · 1d

nowdecatur.com

website

DPS61 Board of Education Highlights for November 10th

November 11, 2026 – The Decatur Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on November 10th, 2026. Alyssa Patrick, Director of Communications & Public Relations for DPS61, provided the following notes:. Key Highlights. Decatur Public Schools is committed to helping every student grow and succeed. Our work...

Decatur, IL · 1d