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Nokomis ambulance

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Nokomis ambulance service to pay off debt

Nokomis-Witt Area Ambulance Service to seek line of credit

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis-Witt Area Ambulance Service's current line of credit with Security National Bank in Witt is about to mature. This currently has the board scrambling for action during its meeting on Monday, Nov. 13. The board voted to pay an existing balance of $52,000 plus any underlying interest. Also approved was the board's procurement of a larger line of credit for 2024. That line will be for $125,000. The existing line of credit was set to mature on […]

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Nokomis Public Library

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Nokomis library hosting Food for Fines program

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Public Library is halfway through a program that allows patrons to donate food to the local food pantry. The library's Food for Fines program, which kicked off on November 1, gives patrons a chance to get rid of some outstanding overdue fees. "This program is a great opportunity for our patrons to both lower or completely get rid of the late fees they have," said library director Lisa Casterline. "At the same time, [they are] giving […]

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Illinois wetlands

Illinois

Illinois wetlands at risk in backlash from spring SCOTUS ruling

SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Connection/Public News Service) -- States like Illinois are dealing with the fallout of a Supreme Court decision made earlier this year. In May, the U.S. Supreme Court effectively removed federal protections for over half of the wetlands across the country. The case, Sackett v. EPA, dealt with which waters are protected under the federal Clean Water Act. Conservation groups said in Illinois, protecting the wetlands is now up to state agencies. Paul Botts, president and executive director of the […]

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UWCC Lincoln

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UWCC learn about Lincoln in Central Illinois

TAYLORVILLE — The University Women of Christian County met for the November meeting at Whit’s End Restaurant on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. The guest speaker for the evening was Melody Arnold, chair for the Friends of Lincoln Homestead State Park and Memorial.  Melody spoke about the site of Lincoln’s first home in Illinois, which is only 30 miles away in Macon County. Lincoln was born in Kentucky.  He spent his childhood there and in Indiana, his family’s second homestead,  From […]

todayNovember 13, 2023 11

WGEM Henderson

West Central Illinois Region

WGEM evening news anchor reportedly out

QUINCY — Ben Van Ness, vice president and general manager at WGEM in Quincy, confirmed Friday morning that Makenzi Henderson is no longer employed by the Gray Television-owned station. Van Ness did not elaborate on any reasoning for the 38-year-old Henderson's departure in the announcement. Henderson was the anchor for the station's 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. newscasts. She started working at WGEM in October 2020 after working just over a year at KIII in Corpus Christi, Tex. […]

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West Central Illinois Region

Quincy police blotter: November 8-10

QUINCY — The following has been reported by the Quincy Police Department for the period of November 8-10, 2023 and are as follows: Clifford L. Hopping, 74, of Quincy for Disobey Stop-Light at 12th & Hampshire St. NTA. 124Allyssa D. Johnson, 31, of Quincy for TOF – Nuisance Abatement at 1525 S. 5th St. on 07/05/23. NTA. 121Ray E. Golden, 31, of Quincy for TOF – Trespassing at 1525 S. 5th St. on 05/06/23. NTA. 121Marranda T. Harrison, 28, of Quincy for FTA […]

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former Illinois state Sen. Sam McCann

Illinois

More revelations on McCann alleged campaign funds spending in Federal court filings

SPRINGFIELD -- The federal trial for a former State Senator and one-time gubernatorial candidate indicted for wire fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion is set to begin later this month. New court motions filed on Friday reveal some new information in the case against former 50th District State Senator William “Sam” McCann. According to our media partners at WLDS, McCann served the district from 2011 to 2019. In 2018, McCann created a third party to run for governor against former Republican […]

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Jack Flash

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Jack Flash store in Pana nearing completion

PANA -- The Jack Flash truckstop in Pana is nearing completion. Despite the progress, a fall opening seems unlikely as a result of ongoing delays. While the majority of the project is completed, there are some remaining concrete aprons in the drive that still need pouring. Pana city officials earlier this year had hoped for a fall opening. However, construction and weather-related delays will push that open date back until closer to the end of this year. The project is […]

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Vandalia Michael Kimrey

Local

Vandalia facing multiple charges in Fayette County

VANDALIA -- A Vandalia man is facing multiple charges in Fayette County court. 40-year-old Michael L. Kimrey of Vandalia has been charged with aggravated battery to a police officer for allegedly shoving a correctional officer to the ground. The charge is a Class 2 felony.  Kimrey is also charged with criminal damage to property of between $500 and $10,000 for allegedly damaging two windows and drywall at a residence on West Jefferson Street in Vandalia. That charge is a Class 4 felony. […]

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