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Sam McCann

Capital Area Region

McCann drops second public defender in federal trial

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 127

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 237

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 121

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 133

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 146

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 211

Tarr

Local

Tarr denied pretrial release

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 165

Eastern Illinois

NCAA Basketball

Eastern Illinois basketball poll last in OVC preseason poll

CHARLESTON -- The Panthers of Eastern Illinois University are polling dead last in an Ohio Valley Conference preseason poll Tuesday. The coaches of the conference are predicting that the Panthers men's basketball squad will perform poorly in conference action in the 2023-24 season. Coaches predicted that defending champion Morehead State is the odds-on favorite to retain the conference championship. Morehead is followed in the poll by SIU Edwardsville and Tennessee State. The Panthers will be under the tutelage of head […]

todayOctober 19, 2023 168

Effingham County Teutopolis

East Central Illinois Region

At least five dead after crash, anhydrous leak in Effingham County

TEUTOPOLIS -- At least five people are dead with a section of an Effingham County town being evacuated as a result of a Friday night crash. A news release from the Illinois State Police Saturday morning revealed that a multi-vehicle crash occurred late Friday evening. At around 9:25 p.m., the accident took place along U.S. Highway 40 about a half-mile east of the town of Teutopolis. The release indicated that a tractor-trailer that was leaking anhydrous ammonia. "Due to the […]

todaySeptember 30, 2023 112

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