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Connect Macon County
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East Central Illinois Region

Connect Macon County initiative launches

DECATUR -- Not one week removed from the initial announcement of a fast-tracked 14-week program to expand broadband Internet service in Macon County, more details were made available during a press conference Wednesday, Feb. 14. The press conference, held at the University of Illinois Extension office in Decatur and led by the Connect Macon County initiative, outlined many details relating to the initiative and its plans to expand broadband service in the county. The Connect Macon County initiative is the […]

todayFebruary 17, 2024

Springfield Alexander's Steakhouse
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Illinois

Springfield steakhouse to close Feb. 29

SPRINGFIELD -- A Springfield steakhouse will be closing its doors later this month. Alexander's Steakhouse, located at 620 N. Bruns Lane, will be closing February 29 according to a Facebook post Friday. The post said in its entirety from Mercedes Restaurants Inc. president Ron Helms: We regret to inform you that February 29, 2024 will be our last day of business in Springfield. As shocking as it is to everyone, it is a decision that had to be made. For […]

todayFebruary 17, 2024

Tuscola Pool Ervin Park
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Douglas County

Tuscola council considers pool rate hikes

TUSCOLA -- Patrons of the swimming pool at Ervin Park in Tuscola could potentially see rate hikes this summer, should a current City Council proposal pass. The council is considering a proposal that would increase various fees, such as increasing the season pass by $10 to $45 and rental fees for a party by $50 to $250. City Administrator Drew Hoel states that the daily admission rate will not change. Hoel notes that the pool "loses money precipitously" and blames […]

todayFebruary 17, 2024

McCann
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Capitol News Illinois

Former Sen. Sam McCann pleads guilty to corruption charges

As federal prosecutors were preparing to rest their case Thursday in the corruption trial of former Republican state Sen. Sam McCann, the one-time gubernatorial candidate had a change of heart.  His attorney announced McCann would reverse his position of innocence he’s held since being indicted three years ago and plead guilty on all counts.  “You can’t take it back,” U.S. District Judge Colleen Lawless told McCann before he officially entered his guilty plea. “Are you still prepared to plead?” “Yes, […]

todayFebruary 16, 2024

Nokomis Newkomis
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Illinois

Nokomis Historical Society to resume

NOKOMIS -- After a hiatus of several years, the Nokomis Historical Society is once again starting up. According to former president JoAnn Keele, the Society was started in 1992 by herself and Ken Wiseman with the intent to collect and preserve Nokomis' history. In its original format, the group had 20 members with a passion and love for hometown history. The group was instrumental in having the old newspapers stored in the attic of the now-former Free Press-Progress building transferred […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024

Clinton Power Station
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DeWitt County

Clinton nuclear plans seeks 20 year extension

CLINTON -- The owner of the nuclear power plant in Clinton is seeking regulatory approval to keep the plan in operation for another 20 years. Reports state that Constellation Energy, the owner of the plant, recently applied for license renewal to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to extend its existing contract to 2047. The plant provides over $13 million in annual property taxes, education, and county services. In addition, it provides carbon-free electricity to power over 800,000 homes. The current contract […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024

Carlinville funeral Doris Turner Jim Allmon
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Capitol News Illinois

Misdeeds by Carlinville funeral home director spur legislative proposals

CARLINVILLE (Capitol News Illinois) -- The wrong cremains were buried in a national cemetery. Bodies cremated under the wrong name. The wrong ashes returned to families from coast to coast.  An investigation into the mishandling of human remains has affected at least 80 families so far and continues to ripple out from the epicenter, Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville.   At Camp Butler National Cemetery where 32,000 military veterans are laid to rest, authorities exhumed five graves to remove cremated […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024

McCann
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Capitol News Illinois

ONGOING COVERAGE: McCann misuse of campaign funds

Feds accuse ex-lawmaker of ‘greed, fraud and arrogance’ in misusing campaign funds After week of delays, former GOP State Sen. Sam McCann’s trial finally underway SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Bass pulled no punches in describing former Republican state Sen. Sam McCann on the first day of his federal corruption trial on Tuesday. “This case is about greed, fraud and arrogance,” Bass said. “Greed for a lifestyle far beyond his means...fraud in obtaining that lifestyle...and arrogance […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024

Raymond
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Illinois

Raymond board hears water updates

RAYMOND -- The Raymond village board discussed a quote for a new coin accepter for bulk water sales during its regular session on Monday, Feb. 5. The board voted to approve the expenditure for replacing the machine for $1,439. The village now has a copy of the EPA discharge permit that can be viewed during regular business hours at the village hall. In addition, they are awaiting a letter allowing for less water testing on lead and copper samples, which […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024

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