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Deven Barger

Illinois

Barger faces battery, resisting charges in Shelby County

SHELBYVILLE -- A Shelbyville man is facing charges relating to an incident involving a Shelby County correctional officer. The office of Shelby County State's Attorney Nichole Kroncke announced two charges in court Friday for 27-year-old Deven Barger. Barger is facing one count of aggravated battery to a correctional officer, which is a Class 2 felony. Additionally, he is facing one count of resisting a peace officer, a Class 4 felony. The charges allege that Barger knew that deputy Quinton Reedy […]

todayJuly 9, 2022

Illinois

Christian County CrimeStoppers Crime of the Week

TAYLORVILLE -- This week's CrimeStoppers is seeking information relating to a burglary that occurred in Pana. A person (or persons) unknown made unlawful entry into a residence located at 3 Cedar St. While inside, the unknown subject (or subjects) stole copper wiring from the residence. There was damage done while removing the wiring. The total dollar amount of the damage and theft is unknown at this time. Contact the Christian County CrimeStoppers if you have information on this crime, any […]

todayJuly 7, 2022

DeLoss Jahnke ag

Illinois

Free ag lunch set for July 21 in Taylorville

TAYLORVILLE -- Agriculture will be in the spotlight once again during the Christian County Ag Group's Ag Appreciation Luncheon. The event will be on Thursday, July 21 at 11:30 a.m. inside the beer tent at the Christian County Fairgrounds. The 20-year-old event spotlights the importance of agriculture in the county. The guest speaker for the luncheon is DeLoss Jahnke, lead network anchor for the RFD Radio Network and FarmWeekNow.com. Janke will present remarks on current issues in agriculture both in consideration […]

todayJuly 7, 2022

Adam Boqvist

Hockey News

Blue Jackets, Boqvist ink 3-year extension

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Adam Boqvist to a three-year, $7.8 million extension Wednesday, according to a team announcement. The deal has an average annual value of $2.6 million. Boqvist will earn $2 million in the upcoming 2022-23 season. The salary will increase by $600,000 per year for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons to $2.6 million and $3.2 million respectively. Upon completion of this contract extension, he will become a restricted free agent. The 21-year-old […]

todayJuly 7, 2022

Shelbyville Michael Perry

East Central Illinois Region

Shelbyville man faces charges of meth possession

SHELBYVILLE -- The office of Shelby County State's Attorney Nichole Kroncke has made an announcement of charges against a Shelbyville man. On Tuesday, 32-year-old Michael Perry is facing one count of unlawful possession of methamphetamine. The charge is a Class 3 felony, with a sentencing range of two to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Perry is also facing one count of theft. The charge is a Class A misdemeanor, which carries a maximum term of 364 days […]

todayJuly 6, 2022

Capital Area Region

LLCC to host Workforce and Health Care 101 July 26

SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) will host Workforce and Health Care 101 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26. Individuals in attendance will be able to try out various career training programs. Registration for the free event is available. Hands-on workforce sessions will be also offered in automotive technology, HVAC, construction, and commercial electrical maintenance. In addition, health care sessions will include nursing (RN, LPN, CNA), surgical technology, neurodiagnostic technology, and occupational therapy assistant. The […]

todayJuly 6, 2022

heat advisory

Capital Area Region

Bi-state region again under heat advisory

Expect the remainder of your Independence Day holiday and most of this week to be hot and unbearable in the bi-state region. The National Weather Service in St. Louis has activated a Heat Advisory Sunday afternoon. It will officially be in effect as of noon Monday, July 4. High temperatures and high humidity create hazardous conditions with heat index values between 100 and 105 degrees on Monday. In addition, the heat indexes increase from 105 to 110 on Tuesday and Wednesday. […]

todayJuly 4, 2022 1

Fayette County Hospital Sarah Bush Lincoln

Illinois

Fayette County Hospital fully owned by SBL

VANDALIA -- After tying up some loose ends this week, a Vandalia hospital is officially under full ownership by a Mattoon hospital group. A public hearing was held in Fayette County Court Wednesday. After no objections, Fayette County Hospital is now officially under the full ownership of Sarah Bush Lincoln (SBL). Prior to the acquisition, Fayette County taxpayers were on the hook for $550,000 in annual property taxes for the hospital. Beginning in 2023, that is being discontinued due to […]

todayJuly 2, 2022

extreme heat

Illinois

July is Extreme Heat Safety Month

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is sharing tips to beat the heat because July is Extreme Heat Safety Month. "We've already had 100 °+ temperatures for several days in June. It's clear that extreme heat is dangerous," said IEMA Deputy Director Scott Swinford. "Take precautions and reduce your risk to avoid heat exhaustion by staying cool and well hydrated." High temperatures paired with significant humidity can lead to increased risks of cramps, heat illness, heat stroke, and […]

todayJuly 2, 2022

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