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Police raid Paxton home, arrest 2 for meth
PAXTON — Two Paxton women were arrested on felony drug charges on Monday, Aug. 12, after police executed a search warrant at a home on the city’s east side and found evidence of methamphetamine distribution. Harlee N. Nelson, 24, was charged in Ford County Circuit Court on Wednesday,...
Illinois soldiers deploy to Djibouti
(The Center Square) – The Illinois National Guard has mobilized a security assistance team for deployment to the African Republic of Djibouti. Seven soldiers comprise the Sixth Battalion 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade. Lt. Col. Matthew Kreiter, commander of the Sixth 54 Security Forces Assistance Battalion, said the battalion is a military unit that’s specifically trained to engage with foreign military partners. The team from Illinois will help advise the...
Board’s leadership questions result of CRP vote
PAXTON — The two women in the top leadership roles on the 12-member Ford County Board said Monday that they disagree with State’s Attorney Andrew Killian’s opinion that a super-majority of nine “yes” votes was needed to accept the Loda Sportsman’s Club’s bid to become the nonprofit operator/manager of a county-owned farm to be enrolled into the USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program.
127TH ANNUAL HARVEST PICNINC IN WINDSOR TOMORROW
(WINDSOR) Activities get started tomorrow at the 127th Annual Harvest Picnic in Windsor. It’s pork chop dinners served at 4:00 Thursday afternoon with an Ice Cream Social at the Methodist Church at 5:00, and music by the Family Worship Band from 6:30 to 8:30. It’s fish dinners & homemade desserts served at 5:00 on Friday with music by The Lovin’ Spoonful at 7:15. Then it’s the FFA breakfast Saturday morning from 6:00 to 10:00, a harvest 5K run & fun walk at 7:30, pedal tractor pull at 10:00, the big parade at 3:00, pork chop dinners and desserts served at 4:30, the Bellamy Brothers in concert at 7:00, and the huge raffle drawing at 9:00. All concerts are free, bring your lawn chairs, with inflatables and much more.
U of I Extension offering Master Gardener fall training
August 14, 2024 -The U of I Extension Master Gardeners are offering fall training opportunities beginning in September. Master Gardeners are volunteers who provide unbiased, research-based information after completing classes taught by University of Illinois specialists and Extension Educators. Illinois Extension Master Gardeners host educational programs in the community, respond to calls or emails from the public, maintain demonstration gardens, and donate food from community gardens.
Car accidentally runs into Decatur Aldi two times
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — No one is seriously hurt after a Decatur Aldi was accidentally hit by a car not once, but twice. The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the store on East Pershing Road. Sergeant Brandon Rolfs with the Decatur Police Department said the investigation revealed the incident was caused by […]
Central IL crews battle house fire for 5 hours
WATSEKA, Ill. (WCIA) — Four Central Illinois fire departments spent five hours putting out a house fire in Watseka early Wednesday morning. The Watseka Fire Department was alerted of the fire via I-COMM around 6:24 a.m. Once arriving at the scene near South 5th Street and East Hamilton Avenue, fire crews found heavy smoke coming […]
FBLA chapter to speak to Gibson Area Chamber
GIBSON CITY — The Gibson Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its next general meeting for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Gibson Area Hospital Educational Center, 1120 N. Melvin St., Gibson City. Pioletti’s catering of Gibson City will be catering the meal. The program will be presented by members of Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High school’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter. Chamber members planning to attend are asked to contact the chamber’s secretary/ treasurer, Kris Zimmerman, in advance. The public is also welcome to attend the meeting. Wine & Chocolate Walk set for Oct. 5 in Paxton.
Blue Spoon to return food truck style
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A local brunch favorite, Blue Spoon, may be returning to Decatur. The Blue Spoon initially closed in July of 2018. Last winter, the owners were in the process of opening a new location. However, on a social media post, they said, "During a moment of clarity, the memories and realization of rising costs, employees, and numerous hoops that come with a full service, brick-and-mortar business hit me like a truck." This realization led the owners to come back in a food truck or trailer.
Crump vows to continue the fight for Sonya Massey
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Noted civil rights attorney, Benjamin Crump, was the featured speaker at a meeting held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Wednesday evening. About 150 people, many clad in purple, were in attendance. At times the meeting took on the appearance of an old-time...
Taylorville Music Lessons to Hold Three Year Anniversary Celebration
Taylorville Music Lessons is nearing three years in business, providing the community with efficient and easy music instruction to kids and adults, to celebrate, TML will hold their annual celebration with a bouncy house, student and teacher performances, and free food, drinks, and cake. Mike Semerau, Owner of Taylorville Music Lessons says the past 3 years have flown by and he is excited to gather with returning and hopefully new students at this year's celebration.
On this day in 1908
Mississippitoday.org – Jerry Mitchell – 2024-08-14 07:00:00. A mob of about 5,000 white men in Springfield, Illinois, wanted to lynch two Black men in jail. As they moved toward the jail, they chanted, “Curse the day that Lincoln freed the n—–s.”. To prevent the lynching,...
Ben Crump speaks on Sangamon County Sheriff retirement, future legislation to honor Sonya Massey
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Attorney Ben Crump spoke in Springfield Wednesday on the future pursuits of the family of Sonya Massey in terms of legislation after the announcement for the retirement of Sangamon County Sheriff. The Sangamon County Sheriff announced his retirement Friday afternoon. The family of Sonya Massey has called for him to step […]
CWLP warns of spoof email, phishing scheme
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — City Water, Light and Power in Springfield is warning of a phishing scam that is using the company’s name and image. CWLP officials said they’ve become aware of a spoof email going out that appears to be from the company’s Customer Service Office. The email requests that people “review a confidential […]
Taylorville FFA Member named National Finalist
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) – The Taylorville FFA is home to a National Finalist for the American Star program as a part of the American FFA Degree program. FFA member Lizzie Schafer has been recognized as a National FFA American Star Finalist in the Agriscience Category, one of just four in the nation. The American Star […]
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