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Dry Conditions Fuel Rash of Fires Across Region; Litchfield Shed Fire Spreads to 25 Acres
Article Summary: Emergency crews across Montgomery and Macoupin counties were overwhelmed on Tuesday by a series of field and structure…
Wildflower Subdivision Final Plat Approved; TIF Impact Explained
Litchfield City Council Meeting | February 19, 2026 Article Summary: The City Council formally approved the final plat and infrastructure…
Committee Recommends Significant Salary Increase for County Elected Officials
January Committee Meeting Article Summary: The Finance & Budget Committee has recommended setting salaries for the County Clerk, Treasurer, and Circuit…
Former Russell School to Become Wrestling Training Center
Litchfield City Council Meeting | February 19, 2026 Article Summary: The City Council approved a series of zoning changes and…
District Pre-Buys Technology to Beat Tariffs, Pays for Major Inspections
Litchfield Board of Education Meeting | February 17, 2026 Article Summary: The Litchfield School Board approved a higher-than-average monthly bill…
Council Hires Robert Carpenter as Police Chief in Split Vote
Litchfield City Council Meeting | February 19, 2026 Article Summary: The Litchfield City Council on Thursday voted to hire Robert…
Board Considers Property Purchase for Recovery Court Expansion
Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The board discussed purchasing a property at 127 N. Main Street…
Board Approves Redesigned Educator Evaluation System Moving to March Timeline
Litchfield Board of Education Meeting | February 17, 2026 Article Summary: The Litchfield School Board approved a redesigned educator evaluation…
Summit Ridge Agrees to $25,000 Donation; Pattern Energy Updates Board
Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The board approved a community agreement with a solar developer benefiting…
Litchfield Board Reviews SCI Center Growth, Weighs Future Funding Model
Litchfield Board of Education Meeting | February 17, 2026 Article Summary: The Litchfield School Board received a comprehensive update on…
Board Authorizes New Patrol Vehicles and Sheriff’s Office Equipment
Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The board approved the purchase of two new Dodge Durangos and…
County Donates $30,000 for Urgent Electrical Repairs at Fairgrounds
Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: Recognizing critical infrastructure needs, the County Board voted to donate…