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Pittsfield trash

Illinois

Pittsfield man takes on trash woes head-on

PITTSFIELD -- A Pike County resident has taken trash hauling into his own hands after a recent company took over waste hauling in Pittsfield. Pittsfield and other area residents are upset with changes brought by Canadian-based garbage pick-up service Green For Life (GFL). GFL recently bought out Area Disposal and Trash Queen. According to WGEM and several residents in Jacksonville, prices have nearly doubled for their trash service. Many residents are paying different amounts based on their neighborhoods in different municipalities. […]

todayAugust 24, 2022 233

farm progress news

East Central Illinois Region

News shorts: August 24, 2022

The following is a collection of local news stories we're following for Wednesday, August 24: MACON: South Macon Public Library to hold September 7 open house The South Macon Public Library will be holding an open house at the library on Wednesday, September 7. Thanks to an On the Road to Recovery grant, the library has been receiving updates. The updates included new computers, a new printer, and improved wireless Internet service. The public is welcome to attend the open […]

todayAugust 24, 2022 75

Girard Festival Days

Illinois

Girard Chamber celebrates festival success

GIRARD -- With Burnett Crane Service as breakfast sponsor, Girard Chamber of Commerce members met on August 10 at the Girard Community Center, President Jeanette Earley, John Earley, Deb Burnett, Sara Millward, Temperance Burnett, Linda Worlow, Ethel Sanders, Debbie Turvey, Bill and Peggy Giles, Nicole Bauser, and Janice Smith attending. Following previous minutes' approval, treasurer Millward presented the month’s financials including a Festival Days report. In the absence of a carnival during this year’s event, hometown rides would make a […]

todayAugust 16, 2022 55

pritzker Illinois

Capital Area Region

Pritzker talks session timeline, programs, spending

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – In a series of downstate news conferences coinciding with the Illinois State Fair, Gov. JB Pritzker this week gave an update on the possibility of a special session, outlined new state infrastructure investments, and announced a new program for some Illinoisans over age 55. While the governor quickly announced he would call a special session after the landmark Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade was overturned in June, lawmakers have thus far not scheduled any […]

todayAugust 16, 2022 64

hunter safety

Illinois

Hunter safety course offered

GIRARD -- The Clover Cadets 4-H Club will be sponsoring an upcoming hunter safety course next week. The course, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), will be on Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13. The times are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The course will be at the Girard Community Center, south of the city square. Subjects in the hunter safety course include responsibility and […]

todayAugust 3, 2022 46

LLCC UIS

Capital Area Region

LLCC, UIS enhance transfer agreement

SPRINGFIELD — Officials of Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) and the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) signed an agreement Wednesday enhancing their partnership to ensure a smooth transition for LLCC students to complete bachelor’s degrees at UIS. The agreement also allows UIS students to utilize reverse transfer credits to complete associate degrees. The agreement enhances advising and coordination of course selection. LLCC graduates transferring to UIS would be admitted as juniors and have the admission application fee waived. They would […]

todayAugust 3, 2022 91

Taylorville Kroger

Business News

Taylorville Kroger closed by IEPA

TAYLORVILLE -- A Kroger store in Taylorville was closed on Friday with all employees removed from the premises. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) issued a Seal Order against the grocery store located at 201 E. Bidwell St. The seal order was due to concerns relating to asbestos contamination. IEPA took action following a complaint about renovation work inside the store on July 29. Inspectors found that the work had released asbestos into the air. "Removal operations have rendered asbestos-containing […]

todayJuly 30, 2022 103

Jeffrey Bast

East Central Illinois Region

Bast faces fugitive concealing charges

VANDALIA -- A Ramsey man is facing charges in Fayette County Court for allegedly concealing a fugitive. Jeffrey J. Bast was charged with concealing/aiding a fugitive, which is a Class 4 felony. Information on the charge states that the defendant, "knowing Brock J. Dunaway was a fugitive from justice and with the intent to prevent Dunaway’s apprehension, aided and transported Dunaway in his black Ford pickup, letting him out behind a building in St. Elmo.” Bast will appear again in […]

todayJuly 29, 2022 68

Illinois

Macoupin County court news

CARLINVILLE -- The following items were filed in Macoupin County Court in the past week from July 17 to July 23. The pending charges for all felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses are merely allegations. The defendants are under a presumption of innocence until and unless proven guilty. Felony court cases Tameka Turner of Carlinville is facing charges of possession of fewer than five grams of meth. Turner is also facing charges of driving on a suspended license in connection with […]

todayJuly 29, 2022 163

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