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Petersburg police

Capital Area Region

Petersburg man charged with child pornography possession

Police have arrested a man from Petersburg on charges of possessing child pornography after a two-year investigation. Authorities said the man had images and videos of children being victims of sexual assault. Adam L. Power, 29, of Petersburg was arrested Wednesday by Athens Police Department. An investigation into child pornography distribution began after a December 2020 report that someone was distributing images of minors online. A search by Athens Police Department assigned to the Office of the Illinois Attorney General's […]

todayMarch 24, 2023 46

Ameren Illinois SCAMeren Illinois

Business & Lifestyle

Ameren Illinois seeks new rate hikes

SPRINGFIELD -- One of the largest utility companies in Illinois, Ameren, is filing plans for electric and gas rate hikes. The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) will review a request for a $160.4 million hike in gas rates over a year. There is an additional request that reflects a $435.6 million overall hike in electric rates over a period of four years. Tucker Kennedy, Ameren Illinois communications director, stated last week that the reasons for the requests are multi-fold. It, in […]

todayFebruary 6, 2023 641

health clinic

East Central Illinois Region

Adult wellness clinic in Shelbyville Feb. 6

SHELBYVILLE -- The Shelby County Health Department will be holding an adult wellness clinic on Monday, Feb. 6. The clinic will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cholesterol, glucose, hemoglobin (anemia), and blood pressure screenings will be available at this clinic. People wishing to participate should not eat or drink after midnight on the night before the tests. This clinic is available by appointment only if you wish to participate in any of these tests. There is no […]

todayFebruary 2, 2023 161

Illinois JB Pritzker

Capital Area Region

Illinois COVID-19 disaster proclamation ends in May

State emergency orders will end in tandem with national public health emergency

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Exactly 38 months after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, Illinois will no longer be under a disaster proclamation as of May 11, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday. That’s the same day President Joe Biden will end the national public health emergency, which just passed the three-year mark last week. The White House announced the May 11 end date on Monday. Pritzker had declared a public health emergency two days before the […]

todayFebruary 2, 2023 621

Greenville University

East Central Illinois Region

Greenville University offers program to cover tuition costs

GREENVILLE -- Greenville University recently announced a financial aid package that will cover the cost of tuition. This package will be available to all qualified Illinois residents. Greenville University's Illinois Allegiance program will highlight the institution's commitment to providing the opportunity for a private Christian liberal arts education to Illinois students showing the greatest need. "This is amazing for students that want to attend [Greenville University]," said David Kessinger, director of financial aid. "It fills a financial aid gap to […]

todayFebruary 2, 2023 301

Montgomery County Clerk mine information voter registration 708 board

East Central Illinois Region

Montgomery County Clerk issues voter registration reminder

HILLSBORO -- With the upcoming consolidated election in April, Montgomery County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser is reminding voters about their voter registration. Voters should ensure that their voter registration information is up-to-date in order to avoid issues or delays in voting on April 4. Leitheiser encourages those seeking to update their registration to do it as soon as possible. The upcoming consolidated election will elect local municipal officials, as well as park and library districts, school boards, and other local governing […]

todayJanuary 30, 2023 151

Taylorville Adam Cherry

East Central Illinois Region

Taylorville HS employee pleads guilty to meth possession

TAYLORVILLE -- A Taylorville High School employee has pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine. Adam Cherry was under investigation after a district employee tipped off the school board that he was using drugs while on duty. An investigation was performed by Taylorville Police Department. Cherry was arrested during a traffic stop on meth possession and possession of drug paraphernalia before entering the school. Prior to the arrest, Cherry was a nighttime custodian. Cherry plead guilty to the charges Tuesday in […]

todayJanuary 25, 2023 451

Pana police U.S. 67

Illinois

U.S. 67 crash claims life of Roodhouse woman

MORGAN COUNTY -- An automotive accident early Tuesday morning on U.S. 67 in Morgan County has taken the life of a Greene County woman. The Illinois State Police reported the accident shortly after 8:15 a.m. Traffic was closed at the intersection of U.S. 67 and Woodson-Winchester Road for several hours before reopening several hours later. No further information was available in the release. However, initial reports relayed to our media partners at WLDS determine that the accident involved a passenger […]

todayJanuary 24, 2023 311

vote election Montgomery County

Decision 2023

Montgomery County consolidated election races

This spring, voters in Montgomery County will get the chance to select officer-holders in cities and villages, school districts, library districts, park districts, regional school boards, and community college boards. The consolidated election is set for Tuesday, April 4. Candidates who filed with local election authorities are below. Municipal In Butler, three candidates are running for three trustee seats: Cary Cunningham Jr., Cathy Shepherd, and Rachelle Shepherd. In Coalton, two candidates seek three full-term trustee seats: Steve Lee and Rodney […]

todayJanuary 23, 2023 471

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