Hopedale‘s Hometown News Site

In a heartfelt tribute to those who have served our nation, Hopedale Medical Complex (HMC) will offer a complimentary lunch to all veterans on Tuesday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day.

Costumed kids and candy lovers, mark your calendars! The Hopedale Medical Complex is rolling out the orange carpet for two free Halloween-themed events on Thursday, October 30, 2025—giving families a chance to celebrate early and still enjoy Delavan’s festivities on Halloween night.

The Delavan Optimist Club announced the first Cruise-In event of 2025, set to take place on Saturday, April 19, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Car enthusiasts of all makes and models are welcome to participate.

Ichabod’s Apothecary is set to host a Magical Easter Garden Adventure on April 12th.

The stage of the Poppenga Gymnasium at Delavan High School came alive this past weekend with a vibrant production of the beloved musical Oklahoma!

Margaret Allen, a 25-year-old resident of Delavan, was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-car crash at the intersection of Illinois Route 122 and Springfield Road on Monday, April 15.

In the late afternoon on Thursday, November 11, the Olympia School District was made aware of a social media post depicting an Olympia High School student holding a weapon and purportedly making threats against the school. The school administration, in conjunction with the school resource officer, McLean County Sheriff’s Deputy Dillon Hodges, conducted a rapid investigation into the post and determined the threat to not be credible.

The weather could not have been more cooperative for the 45th Annual Armington Park District Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. The sun was bright, the air had a slight autumn chill, the fallen leaves crunched underfoot as one approached the gymnasium entrance, and the enticing aroma of freshly cooked pancakes and breakfast sausage welcomed all comers.

The Waynesville Christian Church Youth Group hosted a ‘Soup Supper’ on Saturday, October 23rd between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. A donation was requested with proceeds going towards the youth service project of purchasing and installing a new flagpole at Gingerbread Park.