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Farm Progress Show

East Central Illinois Region

Farm Progress Show extends Progress City USA site

DECATUR -- The Farm Progress Show will continue to hold its biennial event in Decatur for the long term. In a joint news release made available Friday, Farm Progress announced an extended contract with Brush College LLC. The contract confirms the show to continue in Progress City USA on the campus of Richland Community College. The agreement also affirms that the show will continue to carry out its mission to provide world-class agricultural programming and experiences for decades to come. […]

todayMarch 28, 2022 111

Smithboro Bobby J. Webber

East Central Illinois Region

Smithboro man facing charges including aggravated battery

Bobby J. Webber VANDALIA -- A Smithboro man is facing three felony counts among four charges in Fayette County Court. Bobby J. Webber, 36, is facing criminal trespassing to a residence with a person present. Information on the charge alleges that Webber entered a residence in the 200 block of North Kennedy Boulevard in Vandalia. The charge further alleges that Webber kicked down the door of the residence, pushing his way inside. Two additional counts involve charges of aggravated battery. […]

todayMarch 28, 2022 177

Eastern Illinois University Panthers

General News

Eastern Illinois reveals 2022 football schedule

CHARLESTON -- The Eastern Illinois University Panthers revealed the schedule Thursday for the 2022 football season. The first slate of opponents in the first season of the Chris Wilkerson era is now set. The Panthers kick off the season with a road game against the Huskies of Northern Illinois University September 3, before playing their home opener against Chattanooga a week later. September 17 marks the annual Mid-America Classic as the Panthers take on the rival Redbirds of Illinois State […]

todayMarch 25, 2022 211

Staunton

Illinois

Staunton zoning map to be updated

STAUNTON -- The first reading of an ordinance to update the city's zoning map took place during the Staunton City Council's meeting on Monday night, Mar. 14. The map shows existing zoning uses, divisions, restrictions, and classifications. Upon adoption of the ordinance, it will be the official zoning map. It will also be binding to the city's Zoning Code. The ordinance will move for final approval at their next meeting on Monday, Mar. 28. North Wood Street to close June […]

todayMarch 17, 2022 166

TNB Bank TrustBank

Business & Lifestyle

Olney-based TrustBank acquires TNB Bank

TUSCOLA -- TNB Bank in Tuscola recently got a new name and new ownership. TrustBank is a bank group based in Olney that, prior to the acquisition, had four branches in Illinois and three in Arizona. The sale of TNB Bank was finalized Friday, and the facility re-opened Monday under the TrustBank banner. "The company is very excited to extend its reach into Douglas County," stated Gina Kocher, director of marketing and business development for TrustBank. "It fits our culture. […]

todayMarch 16, 2022 434

people voting in an election

Decision 2022

Candidates file for office in county primary election

HILLSBORO -- Candidate filing for Montgomery County's established parties has concluded as of Monday evening for the June 28 primary election. County offices to be nominated for the Democratic and Republican parties are a two-year term for circuit clerk and four-year terms for sheriff, county clerk, and Regional Superintendent of Schools. Also at stake are the 14 seats across seven county board districts, with terms to be determined in December. The following have filed petitions with County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser: […]

todayMarch 15, 2022 113

sky sunset field sunrise Pana soccer

East Central Illinois Region

Registration closing soon for Pana Soccer League

PANA -- The Pana Soccer League is set to begin its 2022 season. Registration is underway, but will soon be closing. While registration was set to conclude this past Thursday, Feb. 10, the board opted to extend registration until Friday, Mar. 18. Practice sessions will begin on the week of March 21 with games starting on Saturday, Apr. 2. The league's board of directors for 2022 comprises of president Matt Kessler, vice president Will Perkins, secretary Nicole Bonn, treasurer Erica […]

todayMarch 13, 2022 93

XFL Oliver Luck Vince McMahon

Sports

Trial set for XFL lawsuit against Vince McMahon

NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- The ongoing saga relating to the XFL's 2020 season will continue in the courtroom. A trial date is in the books for the lawsuit between former XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck and Vince McMahon. According to a recent report from PWInsider, the lawsuit will go to trial on July 11, 2022. Luck filed the lawsuit in April 2020 after the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He is suing McMahon, Alpha Entertainment LLC, and […]

todayMarch 6, 2022 110

Ryan Pedon Illinois State

NCAA Basketball

Pedon newest Illinois State men’s basketball head coach

NORMAL -- Ryan Pedon is no stranger to basketball. Pedon played basketball for the College of Wooster from 1996 to 2000. After graduating, he went to become a graduate assistant at Miami (OH) until 2002 while getting a Master's degree in sports organization. He would return to Miami as an assistant coach in 2005 after serving as director of basketball operations for Kent State. In 2010, Pedon left Miami for Toledo, also as an assistant. In 2013, he became an […]

todayMarch 4, 2022 187

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