Litchfield General News
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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…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Litchfield Board of Education for February 17, 2026
Litchfield Board of Education Meeting | February 17, 2026 Overall Meeting SummaryThe Litchfield Community Unit School District #12 Board of…
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…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Montgomery County Board for Jan. 13, 2026
Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Overall Meeting SummaryThe Montgomery County Board’s January meeting was defined by substantial…
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…