Jake Leonard

5 days ago | heartlandnewsfeed.com | Jake Leonard

AD I read a column published Friday in a local newspaper from syndicated columnist Marc Dion, essentially ranting and raving about the current state of journalism. But before I unload on Dion’s gatekeeping column on journalism, let me quickly mention something. When Mr. Dion references anything regarding “estates”, he refers to historical social classes or power structures.

1 week ago | heartlandnewsfeed.com | Jake Leonard

AD PORTLAND, Ore. — St. Louis CITY SC fell 2-1 in a tightly contested match against the Portland Timbers Sunday night at Providence Park. CITY SC dominated the first half, outshooting the Timbers nine shots to five and posting an xG of 1.37. The hard work paid off for St. Louis in the second half, as Akil Watts broke the deadlock in the 50th minute with his first career MLS goal.

1 week ago | heartlandnewsfeed.com | Jake Leonard

AD SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) — A bill that would lift long-standing restrictions on small poultry farmers in Illinois, reducing red tape and transforming the way local farmers process and sell their products, is heading to the governor.

1 week ago | heartlandnewsfeed.com | Jake Leonard

AD NOKOMIS — The Summer Reading Program is well underway at Nokomis Public Library, which recently kicked off its summer 2025 program. The 2025 theme for the program is called “Level Up at the Library”. “Our Summer Reading Program is geared toward kids ages two through high school seniors,” said Library Director Lisa Casterline.

1 week ago | heartlandnewsfeed.com | Jake Leonard

AD DECATUR — A two-vehicle accident in Decatur has resulted in the death of an elderly man. The Decatur Police Department responded to an accident Friday at 3:11 p.m. at the intersection of W. Rock Springs Road and Westgate Drive. An initial investigation by police revealed that a red 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser was sitting in the eastbound lane of W. Rock Springs Road facing westbound.