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Decision 2022

Only one contested race in Douglas County primary

TUSCOLA -- There will only be one contested race in Douglas County's primary on June 28. Incumbent James Mikeworth will be taking on Ed Carlton in the District 6 primary. Both candidates are Republicans. The primary would have been over last month, but would change due to redistricting and U.S. Census complications. A vote by the Illinois General Assembly would move the primary to June 28. This only applies to the 2022 primary, then it reverts back to March in […]

todayApril 5, 2022 26

Highland

Illinois

Limited business in brief Highland council meeting

HIGHLAND -- The Highland City Council will be holding a public hearing on April 17 to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The announcement was among business during the meeting on Monday night, Apr. 4. Three special event application submissions went before the council. The first was from Traci Riechmann, a representative of Friends of L.O.L. The application is for a racing fundraiser, the 24-hour Laps for Love event held by the Leaps of Love organization. The venue for the […]

todayApril 5, 2022 28

Harbor Freight

Business & Lifestyle

Harbor Freight to open in Litchfield next week

LITCHFIELD -- Beginning next Monday, Apr. 11, there will be a new occupant in the former Kroger and Aldi store in Litchfield. California-based Harbor Freight Tools will occupy the retail space at 1111 W. Ferdon Street. Furthermore, store management and staff are preparing for the grand opening. The store is bringing between 25 and 30 new jobs into the community. This includes positions like sales and logistic supervisors, senior and sales associates, and seasonal positions. Pictured is 1111 W. Ferdon […]

todayApril 4, 2022 68

East Central Illinois Region

Two women dead in Collinsville area disturbance

Suspect apprehended, shot in chase ending in Christian County

COLLINSVILLE/PANA -- A suspect was in custody by Illinois State Police Saturday afternoon, Apr. 2 a few hours after two women were found dead in the Collinsville area. Information from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department report that at 10:26 a.m., deputies and officers from the Collinsville Police Department responded to the 1000 block of McDonough Lake Road following a 911 call “where it sounded like a possible disturbance.” Upon arrival, officers found the bodies of two women outside the residence, […]

todayApril 4, 2022 56

Sky View Drive-In Litchfield Grease

East Central Illinois Region

Legendary drive-in kicks off 2022 season with ‘Grease’

Sky View Drive-In in Litchfield, Illinois. LITCHFIELD -- If you're up for a minor road trip this weekend, stop no further than Litchfield. The city's legendary Sky View Drive-In is kicking off its 2022 season with a throwback flick. The season kicks off Friday with a showing of the 1978 film Grease. The film will also be shown on Saturday. https://youtu.be/THd96gHV7Tg Of course, that is only the beginning. That is only the first of two opening weeks that a classic […]

todayMarch 30, 2022 31

Farm Progress Show

East Central Illinois Region

Farm Progress Show extends Progress City USA site

Show grounds locked in for future world-class agricultural events

DECATUR -- The Farm Progress Show will continue to hold its biennial event in Decatur for the long term. In a joint news release made available Friday, Farm Progress announced an extended contract with Brush College LLC. The contract confirms the show to continue in Progress City USA on the campus of Richland Community College. The agreement also affirms that the show will continue to carry out its mission to provide world-class agricultural programming and experiences for decades to come. […]

todayMarch 28, 2022 43

Smithboro Bobby J. Webber

East Central Illinois Region

Smithboro man facing charges including aggravated battery

Bobby J. Webber VANDALIA -- A Smithboro man is facing three felony counts among four charges in Fayette County Court. Bobby J. Webber, 36, is facing criminal trespassing to a residence with a person present. Information on the charge alleges that Webber entered a residence in the 200 block of North Kennedy Boulevard in Vandalia. The charge further alleges that Webber kicked down the door of the residence, pushing his way inside. Two additional counts involve charges of aggravated battery. […]

todayMarch 28, 2022 72

Illinois

Martin hit with first prison sentence

Greene County verdict the first of many to come in Central Illinois crime spree

Abigail L. Martin mugshot from booking on October 2, 2020. CARROLLTON -- The first domino has fallen in multiple cases against a West Central Illinois woman who has multiple charges across the region. WLDS reports that Abigail L. Martin (who also goes by Abigail L. Martin-Angulo) pled guilty in Greene County court Friday. She would receive charges of deceptive practice at a Greenfield auto dealership in September 2020. Martin's arrest on those charges was on October 2, 2020 by Greenfield […]

todayMarch 25, 2022 85

Richland Community College

East Central Illinois Region

Richland introduces construction training program

DECATUR -- As part of its ongoing commitment to develop workforce training options to people in its district, Richland Community College has created the Construction Training Program. William Ditty, the program's coordinator, is excited to offer this new opportunity. Ditty is a recent graduate of Richland Community College’s business program. He completed his internship in the Workforce Development Division during the Fall 2021 semester. Prior to attending Richland, he spent almost 20 years in the Sheet Metal Workers Local 218 where he […]

todayMarch 25, 2022 56

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