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Deja vu? Canadian wildfire affects being felt in Central Illinois
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Canadian wildfires are burning thousands of miles away, but the affects are starting to be felt here in Central Illinois. Air quality is getting worse from the smoke, and some people may want to be careful over the next few days. Last year, you could feel the smoke in the air […]
FBI Warning Illinois Residents about the Danger of ‘Jugging’
It's important to always be aware of your surroundings and that's never been more important than it is now in our modern era. The FBI is warning Illinois residents about a rise in incidents involving 'jugging'. It's much more dangerous and common than it sounds. It was just reported a...
Important News for Illinois Low Income Families Receiving TANF Payments
Illinois has set a precedent now that all child support payments collected for families receiving or having received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will now be directly passed on to them without state deductions. Child Support Changes in Illinois Now in Effect. This landmark policy was effective as of...
2024 FIRST INSTALLMENT OF REAL ESTATE/MOBILE HOME TAXES DUE
(NEWTON) A reminder from the Jasper County Treasurer’s Office that the first installment due date for 2023 real estate tax bills is Thursday, August 15th, three weeks from today. The Mobile Home taxes are due on one date only, on September 16th, which is also the second installment due date for real estate as well. If any questions about tax statements or more, call the Jasper County Treasurer’s Office in Newton at 618-783-3211 or stop by the County Office Building in Newton, open weekdays, from 8:00 to 4:00.
Police Beat for Thursday, July 25th, 2024
Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a 31-year-old Salem man for possession of a stolen vehicle and theft. The sheriff’s department was notified Wednesday that Thomas Wilkins of North Jefferson was riding a stolen motorcycle near the Tonti and Woodard School Road northwest of Salem. The deputy eventually stopped the motorcycle and arrested Wilkins. He was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a final decision on charges.
Meet the Indiana swimmers competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics
Indiana's influence on international swimming keeps growing. Fresh off the U.S. Olympic Trials in Lucas Oil Stadium, the state has several representatives competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics: ∎ 7 Indiana University swimmers competing for Team USA. ...
Police Warn Indiana Parents Against Back-to-School Photo Trend
If you plan on taking photos of your kids on their first day of school, there are some things that you need to know about before you post them on social media. Summer break is nearing its end. It feels like just yesterday, the kiddos were getting out of school and eager to take advantage of summer. In less than a month's time, kids will be returning to school. By now, you might have already started back-to-school shopping for clothes and supplies so the kiddos will be looking sharp on their first day back. Over the past few years, there has been a trend on social media where parents take photos of their kids on the first day of school posing with a sign to celebrate the first day of a new school year. These signs could be revealing more personal information about your child than you realize, and can all be used by predators, scammers, and other people looking to endanger your child, family, or finances.
After a flourishing 40 years, Growing Grounds in Bloomington seeks a new owner
Just as every plant has a season in which it grows, so, too, do people. And for Dale Naffziger, the season of growth — of building a business from the ground up and running it — is coming to a close. After 40 years in business this year,...
Abandoned Danville church destroyed in three-alarm fire
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — An abandoned church in Danville was reduced to rubble overnight after a three-alarm fire broke out. The church was at Fowler Avenue and Clyman Lane and the fire started around 9 p.m. It was an all-hands-on-deck situation for the Danville Fire Department, and they needed even more help from the surrounding […]
Shelbyville DMV temporarily relocates to library
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Shelbyville DMV has temporarily moved to the Shelbyville Public Library amid facility renovations. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said the DMV would be housed at the library, located at 154 North Broadway Street, until July 28. Operating hours will be 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The temporary set-up will only […]
Illinois' Pat Bryant Wants To Take Some Pressure Off Quarterback Luke Altmyer
As the Fighting Illini are on the cusp of a new season, their quarterback Luke Altmyer will have a tremendous amount of pressure placed on him to set the tone, but he has wide receiver Pat Bryant who is more than willing to share that pressure
Documents: Jamey Noel spent over $60,000 in UTVFA funds on flights for family and his mistress
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — New court documents released Thursday show not only how former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel was spending fire department funds, but whom he was spending it on. Noel is facing 31 felonies and is currently in jail after a judge upped his bond to $1.5 million...
FCC Hears From a Range of Voices on Class A10
The FCC received about 30 comments from radio industry stakeholders on the idea of creating a new FM Class A10. We’ve reported that the NAB said it cannot issue a recommendation at this time, while Cumulus Media opposes the idea and REC Networks wants the FCC to pair it with a power increase for some LPFMs.
Wanted Indiana man arrested in Simpson County
SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) - A man wanted in Indiana was arrested in Simpson County on Tuesday. Officers were informed that 28-year-old Cody Medsker of New Castle, Indiana, who was wanted for kidnapping, was traveling south on I-65, according to Kentucky State Police Post 3. Officials learned that Medsker was...
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