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Illinois Robert Hodson

Illinois

Former Illinois Capitol Police officer going to jail

TAYLORVILLE -- A former Illinois Capitol Police investigator involved in an April 2021 car wreck will be spending 18 years behind bars. Robert Hodson, 48, of Taylorville was involved in an accident in Christian County resulting in the deaths of two fellow Taylorville residents. The accident occurred along Illinois Route 48 near East 1550 North Road between Taylorville and Stonington Hodson pled guilty to a single charge of driving under the influence of alcohol in May. Hodson was initially facing […]

todayAugust 26, 2023 1951

Stirling

Entertainment

Lindsey Stirling to bring Christmas tour to Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON — Lindsey Stirling will bring her North American "Snow Waltz Tour" to Grossinger Motors Arena on Thursday, Dec. 7. The electronic violinist and dancer is touring in support of her most recent Christmas album of the same name, stopping in more than 20 U.S. cities along the way.  "Snow Waltz" features twists on classics like "Deck the Halls," "Joy To The World," and "O Holy Night," as well as originals including "Snow Waltz" and "Ice Storm." VIP and artist presale tickets are […]

todayAugust 23, 2023 189

Nokomis Central Illinois holiday

Local

Major water project looms for Nokomis

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council will soon need to decide on the future of a major water project. The project was a matter of discussion during the August 14 regular meeting of the council. Lee Beckwith from Milano and Grunloh was on the agenda to discuss the wastewater treatment plant. Unfortunately, he was unable to appear. Beckwith was invited to appear at the meeting by Commissioner Michael Glenn. The intent for the invitation was to discuss approving an agreement […]

todayAugust 23, 2023 317

Illinois broadband

Illinois

$30 million headed to southern Illinois for rural broadband

SPRINGFIELD (FarmWeekNow) -- At least 121 farms, 145 businesses, 10 educational facilities and nearly 5,000 people across rural areas of three southern Illinois counties will soon have access to high-speed internet under nearly $30 million in federal grants awarded Aug. 21. The funding, allocated through the fourth round of USDA Rural Development’s ReConnect Program, is part of a larger $667 million in grants and loans for 37 projects in 22 states. Illinois’ share, which totals $28.669 million, will be split […]

todayAugust 22, 2023 1231

Farm Progress Show Decatur

Illinois

Farm Progress Show returns to Decatur Aug. 29-31

DECATUR (FarmWeekNow) -- Advance tickets are selling quickly for this year’s Farm Progress Show, planned for Aug. 29-31 in Decatur. And for good reason. This year’s event, which is the first in four years to be held in the Prairie State without any restrictions, will feature nearly 550 exhibitors, the largest varied industries tent in the show’s history and daily field demonstrations and ride-and-drive opportunities. “It’s shaping up to be a tremendous Farm Progress Show (FPS),” Matt Jungmann, FPS manager, […]

todayAugust 21, 2023 118

crop moisture extreme heat humidity

Illinois

Heat wave could slow drought improvement

BLOOMINGTON (FarmWeekNow) -- Soil moisture levels and crop conditions improved significantly the past six weeks. But that pattern could shift as hot and dry conditions are projected to envelope much of the Corn Belt, including Illinois, for at least the next week. High temperatures could fire up well into the 90s with heat index readings into the triple-digits, based on the forecast as of press time. If realized, the hot and dry weather will slow drought improvement, according to Trent […]

todayAugust 18, 2023 1041

excessive heat

Illinois

Excessive heat watch issued for bi-state region

The National Weather Service offices in St. Louis and Lincoln have issued an excessive heat watch beginning Sunday and continuing through Wednesday for portions of Central Illinois. According to the Weather Service, the dangerously hot conditions will have the possibility of heat index values up to 108 degrees. The National Weather Service has an extreme heat watch activated for the immediate Heartland Newsfeed coverage area beginning Sunday. A dangerous heat wave will take hold over the region by the end of this weekend, […]

todayAugust 18, 2023 138 2

pickleball

Illinois

Pickleball fundraiser set for Saturday

RAYMOND -- Here's a quick question for you: what does putt-putt golf have to do with pickleball? This Saturday in Raymond, a putt-putt golf fundraiser will raise funds for the renovation and continued care of the pickleball courts at Kiwanis Park. "Garage Golf" will feature nine holes at various locations in Raymond Saturday between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Panhandle Picklers, and the cost to participate is $25 per person. Event […]

todayAugust 18, 2023 150

Bliefnick

Illinois

Former Family Feud contestant Bliefnick gets life sentence for wife’s murder

https://youtu.be/Bpeq-X-DZGI KHQA/YOUTUBE VIDEO QUINCY (UPI) -- A former Family Feud contestant who joked on the game show that his marriage was a mistake has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his estranged wife. Tim Bliefnick, 40, of Quincy, on Friday was sentenced by Illinois Circuit Court Judge Robert Adrian to spend the remainder of his natural life in prison for breaking into the home of his wife, Rebecca Bliefnick, in February and shooting her to death. Tim Bliefnick was convicted in […]

todayAugust 14, 2023 1791

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