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Illinois

Explore commercial pumpkin production at Extension Field Day

GRAFTON -- As Illinois ranks number one in both pumpkin production and processing, it provides a great opportunity to bring together growers, producers, and those who love talking pumpkins. University of Illinois Extension can help kick off the fall season with a Pumpkin Field Day on Sept. 5 at Eckert’s Orchard at 951 S. Green Mount Rd., Belleville. The day will begin at 10 a.m., and registration includes lunch.  There is no cost to attend. Advance registration by Sept. 2 is required to […]

todayJuly 26, 2024 200

FS GROWMARK

Illinois

Irving farmer elected to GROWMARK board

BLOOMINGTON -- Dan White, a farmer from Irving, was elected to the GROWMARK Board of Directors. White has served on FS boards for 33 years and is currently president of the M&M Service Company board. He is also a longtime member of the Montgomery County Farm Bureau. White was elected to a three-year term during GROWMARK's Annual Meeting.  White and his wife, Michelle, who farm in partnership with their son, Nicholas, have two children and two grandchildren. They grow corn, […]

todayJuly 26, 2024 139

crops weeds diseases

Illinois

Crops face mid-season battle with weeds and diseases

BLOOMINGTON (FarmWeekNow) -- Airplanes, ground rigs, and drones can be seen across the state at this point in the season as corn and soybean crops battle weed and disease pressure. “There are a lot of variables out there right now that everybody is trying to factor in,” FarmWeek CropWatcher Jeff Guilander told the RFD Radio Network. He said they have found mild, yet widespread infestations of tar spot in Jersey County. But since he was able to plant a lot […]

todayJuly 26, 2024 291

Charleston Sonic

Coles County

Charleston Sonic now open

CHARLESTON — The newest restaurant in Charleston, Sonic Drive-in, opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, July 23. The ribbon-cutting ceremony occurred the Monday before the opening, with Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs in attendance. The new restaurant will be operated by Guernsey Holdings, which also operates the recently opened Sonic in Taylorville. “Our team is thrilled to announce our expansion throughout Illinois and even more excited to serve the student body at Eastern Illinois,” said Guernsey Holdings CEO Mike […]

todayJuly 26, 2024 234

Massey Benjamin Crump

Capitol News Illinois

Massey shooting: USDOJ ‘assessing the circumstances’

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) -- The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed late Tuesday that it is “assessing the circumstances” surrounding the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black woman by a Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy. Benjamin Crump, renowned civil rights attorney who represents the family of the woman, said at a news conference on Tuesday that the DOJ had opened an investigation into the shooting death of Sonya Massey, 36. “This is the worst police shooting video ever,” Crump said. Attorney […]

todayJuly 24, 2024 165

Witt Fire East Mitchell Street

Illinois

Witt Fire responds to structure fire

WITT -- Witt Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Friday, July 19 on East Mitchell Street. At 2:09 p.m., firefighters from the department arrived on the scene of a structure fire in progress with reported flames showing. Due to the nature of the fire, automatic mutual aid was dispatched shortly after bringing in engine companies from the Fillmore and Nokomis Fire Protection Districts, as well as a rapid intervention team from the Litchfield Fire Department. A […]

todayJuly 24, 2024 220

blood drive

Illinois

Hillsboro Health to hold blood drive August 6

HILLSBORO -- Hillsboro Health will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 1210 E. Tremont, inside Hillsboro Health Fitness and Aquatics Gym. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. Donors who last gave blood […]

todayJuly 24, 2024 181

Nokomis

Illinois

Nokomis schools receive update on summer projects

NOKOMIS -- The Board of Education of Nokomis CUSD #22 met in regular session on Tuesday, July 16. Nokomis Superintendent Dr. Scott Doerr presented the monthly business report, in which he reported that the state has paid all mandated categorical payments except one payment of $1,240.96 for driver's education. The district has also been reimbursed for all federal expenses during the 2024 fiscal year, which ended on June 30. Two summer projects are still ongoing: repairs to the roof of […]

todayJuly 23, 2024 215

Grayson Sangamon County Sonya Massey

Illinois

Grayson arrested concerning July 6 officer-involved shooting

SPRINGFIELD -- The body cam footage of former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson shooting and killing a Springfield woman was made public to the media Monday. The video was made public Monday evening through a collective effort from Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser and the Illinois State Police after prior consultation with the family of Sonya Massey. The alarming footage details the events of July 6, 2024 and an officer-involved shooting that involved Grayson. At 12:50 a.m., Sangamon County […]

todayJuly 23, 2024 275

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