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Latest News Stories
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Litchfield Park District Board for Oct. 1, 2025
Litchfield Park District Board Meeting | Oct. 1, 2025 The Litchfield Park District Board met on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, to review maintenance projects and upcoming fall events. The board...
City to Join Class Action Lawsuit Over PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
Litchfield City Council Meeting | Oct. 2, 2025 Article Summary: The City Council voted to join a nationwide class action lawsuit against manufacturers of PFAS, or "forever chemicals," often found...
Park District Considers Hiring Summer Program Planner
Litchfield Park District Board Meeting | Oct. 1, 2025 Article Summary: The Litchfield Park District Board discussed creating a new part-time position dedicated to planning and marketing summer activities for...
Litchfield Addresses Week-Long Boil Order, Confirms No Contamination
Litchfield City Council Meeting | Oct. 2, 2025 Article Summary: Mayor Jacob Fleming addressed the recent city-wide boil order, clarifying that the issue was caused by a drop in chlorine...
Decaying “Indian” Statue at Walton Park Prompts Preservation Search
Litchfield Park District Board Meeting | Oct. 1, 2025 Article Summary: With the iconic statue at Walton Park showing signs of age, the Park District is seeking outside advice on...
Litchfield Implements Vehicle Stickers for Deer Hunting on City Property
Litchfield City Council Meeting | Oct. 2, 2025 Article Summary: After a lengthy discussion regarding hunting on leased city property, the Litchfield City Council voted to postpone any major changes...
Park Board Pauses LBI Field Renovations, Requests Presentation
Litchfield Park District Board Meeting | Oct. 1, 2025 Article Summary: The Litchfield Park District Board postponed a proposal from Litchfield Baseball Inc. (LBI) to renovate Schalk Field, requiring the...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Litchfield City Council for Oct. 2, 2025
Litchfield City Council Meeting | Oct. 2, 2025 The Litchfield City Council met on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, for a session dominated by discussions on public safety and infrastructure. The...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Litchfield CUSD 12 for September 18, 2025
Litchfield CUSD 12 Meeting | September 18, 2025 The Litchfield Community Unit School District No. 12 Board of Education met on Thursday, September 18, 2025, to adopt the annual budget...
Police Department to Get New Chief Search and Pursuit Vehicle Upfit
Litchfield City Council Meeting | Oct. 2, 2025 Article Summary: The City Council authorized the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police to assist in the search for a new Police...
New Staff and Athletic Updates Highlight September Meeting
Litchfield CUSD 12 Meeting | September 18, 2025 Article Summary: Administrators introduced a large cohort of new staff members and provided updates on building activities. The board also approved several...
Litchfield Joins Class Action Lawsuit Against “Forever Chemical” Manufacturers
Litchfield City Council Meeting | Oct. 2, 2025 Article Summary: The City Council approved a resolution to enter into a legal services agreement regarding PFAS product liability litigation. The city...
Litchfield Board Approves Community Outreach Plan and Transfers Funds for Debt
Litchfield CUSD 12 Meeting | September 18, 2025 Article Summary: The Litchfield School Board approved a new grant-funded community outreach program and authorized a significant fund transfer to service debt....
