admin

1507 Results / Page 17 of 168

AD
Beardstown

West Central Illinois Region

Beardstown repair shop damaged in fire, one injured

BEARDSTOWN -- A fire over the weekend would result in heavy damages to a repair shop in Beardstown, according to authorities. Firefighters with the Beardstown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire call early Sunday afternoon to Derry Truck Services, a tractor-trailer repair shop on Kent Feed Road. After the fire was put out, an investigation found that the fire was believed to be caused by an oxyacetylene torch. The torch was in use prior to the fire while working […]

todayNovember 29, 2023 59

Pana

Local

Pana council hears grant updates

PANA -- The Pana City Council handled its agenda in 12 minutes during its meeting on Monday night, Nov. 27, before entering an executive session. Several million in grant funds could be coming to the city for several upcoming projects, according to Lee Beckman, an engineer with Milano and Grunloh of Effingham. Beckman provided an update on several of these grants -- others being loans -- in which the city submitted an application. A grant worth $1.8 million -- source […]

todayNovember 29, 2023 131

Sam McCann

Capital Area Region

McCann drops second public defender in federal trial

Money laundering, tax evasion, and fraud trial delayed to February

SPRINGFIELD -- The trial of former state senator and one-time gubernatorial candidate William "Sam" McCann will not occur until next year. According to our media partners at WLDS, McCann appeared in federal court Monday morning before Judge Colleen Lawless to set a trial date. McCann faces nine federal counts that include money laundering, tax evasion, and fraud. Former Illinois state Sen. and 2018 Conservative Party gubernatorial nominee William "Sam" McCann spoke to the media after his hearing Monday in federal […]

todayNovember 27, 2023 59

police Illinois state Taylorville Christian County blotter Quincy Illinois State Police Hannibal Police Department

West Central Illinois Region

Quincy police blotter: November 18-21

QUINCY — The following has been reported by the Quincy Police Department for the period of November 18-21, 2023 and are as follows: Alexis A. Kerans, 24, of Quincy for Poss of Meth less than 5g at 5th & Broadway. NTA. 112Bill L. Mears, 57, of Quincy for Improper Display, Expired DL, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, and Poss of Meth less than 5g at 5th & Broadway. NTA. 112James R. Masters, 69, of Quincy for FTA – Failure to Report Change of Employment […]

todayNovember 23, 2023 97

Nokomis Public Library

Local

Nokomis library hosting Food for Fines program

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Public Library is halfway through a program that allows patrons to donate food to the local food pantry. The library's Food for Fines program, which kicked off on November 1, gives patrons a chance to get rid of some outstanding overdue fees. "This program is a great opportunity for our patrons to both lower or completely get rid of the late fees they have," said library director Lisa Casterline. "At the same time, [they are] giving […]

todayNovember 14, 2023 45

Eastern Illinois EIU men's swimming swim hazing

Eastern Illinois University

Eastern Illinois men’s swim team found in violation of hazing policy

CHARLESTON -- Recent revelations are emerging in an ongoing investigation of the Eastern Illinois University men's swim team. On Tuesday, the University determined that the Panther men's swim team was in violation of its hazing policy. Disciplinary actions for student-athletes involved in the investigation are considered confidential. Eastern Illinois representatives alluded to the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act and did not comment further. Coach Jonathan Jordan made the initial report. After fully cooperating with the investigation, EIU officials would […]

todayNovember 14, 2023 44

Calhoun County tax levy hike

Metro-East Region

Calhoun County commissioners approve 2% tax levy hike

HARDIN -- Calhoun County taxpayers should expect a higher property tax bill in the new year, following actions taken by the Board of Commissioners on Monday, Nov. 6. To date, taxpayers only had to pay a tax levy of 1%. However, due to various factors, keeping the rate as is just wasn't an option. "We estimate that our levy with corporate and special monies will be $1,509,890. What we have to conclude here is if we want that estimated levy […]

todayNovember 14, 2023 73

former Illinois state Sen. Sam McCann

Illinois

More revelations on McCann alleged campaign funds spending in Federal court filings

SPRINGFIELD -- The federal trial for a former State Senator and one-time gubernatorial candidate indicted for wire fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion is set to begin later this month. New court motions filed on Friday reveal some new information in the case against former 50th District State Senator William “Sam” McCann. According to our media partners at WLDS, McCann served the district from 2011 to 2019. In 2018, McCann created a third party to run for governor against former Republican […]

todayNovember 12, 2023 134

Tarr

Local

Tarr denied pretrial release

Defendant to likely appeal

HILLSBORO -- After months of preliminary procedural standstill, it appears that Robert Tarr will remain in county jail until his trial. Tarr appeared in court Friday alongside legal counsel Daniel Fultz in ongoing deliberations relating to the Thanksgiving Day 2021 shooting in Farmersville. Tarr allegedly shot and killed his former girlfriend, Troy businesswoman Leslie Reeves. In addition, he allegedly shot and nearly killed Christopher Smith, who was Reeves' date the night prior. The shooting would occur in the early morning […]

todayOctober 22, 2023 77

AD
hmgcil newfooter UpdatedMarch2025

Subscribe to our news bulletin

* indicates required

REVOLUTION RADIO PREVIOUS SONGS

Listen on Online Radio Box! Revolution RadioRevolution Radio

DEADLINES & PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Daily deadlines
News and sports submissions
: 11 p.m. Central
Advertising, legals, obituaries: 5 p.m. Central

Monday-Friday deadlines
Other business inquiries: 5 p.m. Central

Publication times
Late breaking news as it happens
Normal publication:
11 p.m. Central daily
Other news:
Published as it’s made available

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

AD
AD
AD
AD