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Southern Illinois earthquake

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Southern Illinois hit with 3.1 earthquake

WALTONVILLE -- Southern Illinois was struck with an earthquake late Sunday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). USGS reported that a 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck around 10 p.m. Sunday near the town of Waltonville in Jefferson County. Waltonville is about 15 miles north of Mt. Vernon. The quake is the second significant one within the past two months, USGS notes. A 3.6-magnitude earthquake shook Standard in Putnam County on November 15. "Moderately frequent earthquakes occur at irregular intervals throughout […]

todayDecember 20, 2023

Decatur

East Central Illinois Region

Decatur council approves $15.78 million levy

DECATUR -- The Decatur City Council greenlit its 2023 property tax levy during its regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 18. The 2023 levy, which is payable next year, will be $15.78 million, an increase of three percent from the previous levy. A property owner within the city of Decatur with a property value of $100,000 in 2023 would pay $48 more to the city in property taxes next year. Council members wanted to act with restraint and limit the increase […]

todayDecember 20, 2023

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Brown County police blotter

MT. STERLING -- The Brown County Sheriff’s Department reports the following blotter activity from November 27, 2023 to December 9, 2023: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 11/27/2023: Jordon T. Whitford, Augusta: Was traveling on IL 99 @ 1125N and struck a deer. 11/28/2023: Charles E. Shrader, Loraine, was southbound on IL 99, left the roadway, overcorrected and crossed into the northbound lane. He then left the roadway striking an […]

todayDecember 19, 2023

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Christian County police blotter

TAYLORVILLE — The following police blotter has been reported by the Christian County Sheriff’s Department for the period of November 21-29, 2023 and are as follows: Accidents November 21: A vehicle driven by Antonio Aikens, no age or address reported, was northeast on Illinois Route 48 when the driver lost control of the vehicle, and ran off the roadway striking a tree. It deflected off the tree, and came to rest against a second tree. Aikens was taken to the hospital by ambulance. […]

todayDecember 5, 2023

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Taylorville police blotter

TAYLORVILLE — The following has been reported by the Taylorville Police Department for the period of November 18 to December 2, 2023 and are as follows: Arrests November 22: Derik W. Steck, 34, Taylorville, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Jess M. Jones, 30, Buffalo, was arrested for domestic battery. November 23: Jason D. Lindsey, 48, Taylorville, was arrested for theft. November 24: Charles R. Lair Jr., 27, Taylorville, was arrested on a warrant and for theft. Danny M. Taylor, […]

todayDecember 4, 2023

Nokomis Sunny and Red's

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Nokomis business has ribbon cutting

NOKOMIS -- A downtown Nokomis business recently celebrated its grand opening, with a ribbon cutting to kick off the event. The ribbon cutting, arranged by the Nokomis Chamber of Commerce, was held Friday afternoon, December 1 at 3:45 p.m. The business, Sunny and Red's, opened in mid-March in the former Bell's Jewelry building, although there have been many business ventures in that building since the jewelry store closed. The establishment's owners are Frank and Beth Steele, who previously owned the […]

todayDecember 4, 2023

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Christian County court appearances

TAYLORVILLE — Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Cases were heard on Thursday, Nov. 30 and Friday, Dec. 1 by Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Judge Brad Paisley. The following is a consolidated report of cases heard on both days: Brent A. Woodall 23CF163. (Unlawful restraint; two counts of domestic battery making physical contact; criminal sexual assault without consent; aggravated battery to a victim over […]

todayDecember 4, 2023

Carlinville Illinois State Scholars

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Carlinville students named state scholars

CARLINVILLE -- Carlinville High School principal Patrick T. Drew recently announced that six students from the graduating class of 2023 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state’s college access and financial aid agency, presents this prestigious recognition of academic achievement to exceptional Illinois high school students annually. This year, more than 16,700 honorees join the other outstanding students who have been honored since the designation was first introduced in 1958. “We’re very […]

todayDecember 4, 2023

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Christian County court appearances

TAYLORVILLE -- Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Cases heard on Monday, Nov. 27 were heard by Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Joshua Morrison, and Circuit Court Judge Brad Paisley heard cases presented on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The following is a consolidated report of cases heard on both days: Jacob W. Garrett, 23CF111, possession of meth five grams or less, waived preliminary hearing and […]

todayNovember 29, 2023

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