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Shelbyville Michael Perry

East Central Illinois Region

Shelbyville man faces charges of meth possession

SHELBYVILLE -- The office of Shelby County State's Attorney Nichole Kroncke has made an announcement of charges against a Shelbyville man. On Tuesday, 32-year-old Michael Perry is facing one count of unlawful possession of methamphetamine. The charge is a Class 3 felony, with a sentencing range of two to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Perry is also facing one count of theft. The charge is a Class A misdemeanor, which carries a maximum term of 364 days […]

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Capital Area Region

LLCC to host Workforce and Health Care 101 July 26

SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) will host Workforce and Health Care 101 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26. Individuals in attendance will be able to try out various career training programs. Registration for the free event is available. Hands-on workforce sessions will be also offered in automotive technology, HVAC, construction, and commercial electrical maintenance. In addition, health care sessions will include nursing (RN, LPN, CNA), surgical technology, neurodiagnostic technology, and occupational therapy assistant. The […]

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Witt

East Central Illinois Region

Witt council discusses grants, water system

WITT -- The Witt City Council met in its most recent regular session on Tuesday, June 28 with all members present except Alderman Jay Martin. MRG Engineers representative Mitch Hardiek addressed the council regarding a pair of grants with the Illinois Department of Commerce (IDOC). The city will be receiving a predevelopment planning grant in the amount of $22,500. The City of Witt will only have to contribute $7,500 in this phase. The predevelopment project will be placed for bids […]

todayJuly 6, 2022 143

Illinois

Chicagoland Region

At least six killed in Illinois July 4th parade mass shooting

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (UPI) -- At least six people died in a shooting at an Independence Day parade north of Chicago on Monday, local police said. The shooting took place just after 10 a.m. along the holiday parade route in Highland Park, Ill., about 30 miles north of Chicago, WMAQ-TV reported. Authorities said that in addition to the six deaths, at least 16 people were hospitalized with injuries, the Chicago Tribune reported. Witness Peter Kontonis told the newspaper he saw […]

todayJuly 5, 2022 86

Illinois gas

Illinois

Illinois organization warns of gas leaks and explosions

CHICAGO (The Center Square) – A new report from an Illinois advocacy group shows damaging methane gas pipeline leaks occur every 40 hours in the U.S. The Public Interest Research Group, or PIRG, reports between 2010 through nearly the end of 2021, almost 2,600 gas pipeline incidents occurred that were serious enough to require reporting to the federal government. Of those, 850 incidents resulted in fires and 328 in an explosion. The total costs to communities from things such as property […]

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Illinois shooting Robert Crimo III

Chicagoland Region

Illinois police: July 4 parade mass shooter in custody

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (UPI) -- A man wanted in connection with the slaying of six people at an Independence Day parade north of Chicago, Illinois on Monday was taken into custody eight hours after the incident, authorities announced. Robert Crimo III, 22, identified earlier in the day as a "person of interest" in connection to the mass shooting, was pulled over in Lake Forest, Ill., and arrested without incident after a brief pursuit, Highland Park, Ill., Police Chief Louis Jogmen […]

todayJuly 5, 2022 74

Macon Speedway

Capital Area Region

Parga, Hancock win big at Macon Firecracker 40’s

MACON -- The annual 95Q/Dynagraphics Firecracker 40s at Macon Speedway lived up to expectations when it came to excitement Saturday night, July 2. Slide job city and plenty of action for the lead, mixed with a little Macon drama, made for a great night for the fans. Fireworks on the track led to fireworks in the sky to celebrate the holiday weekend. BillingsleyRewards.com Modifieds The BillingsleyRewards.com Big 10 Modified class came in with a huge field of 27 cars for […]

todayJuly 4, 2022 92

heat advisory

Capital Area Region

Bi-state region again under heat advisory

Expect the remainder of your Independence Day holiday and most of this week to be hot and unbearable in the bi-state region. The National Weather Service in St. Louis has activated a Heat Advisory Sunday afternoon. It will officially be in effect as of noon Monday, July 4. High temperatures and high humidity create hazardous conditions with heat index values between 100 and 105 degrees on Monday. In addition, the heat indexes increase from 105 to 110 on Tuesday and Wednesday. […]

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Fayette County Hospital Sarah Bush Lincoln

Illinois

Fayette County Hospital fully owned by SBL

VANDALIA -- After tying up some loose ends this week, a Vandalia hospital is officially under full ownership by a Mattoon hospital group. A public hearing was held in Fayette County Court Wednesday. After no objections, Fayette County Hospital is now officially under the full ownership of Sarah Bush Lincoln (SBL). Prior to the acquisition, Fayette County taxpayers were on the hook for $550,000 in annual property taxes for the hospital. Beginning in 2023, that is being discontinued due to […]

todayJuly 2, 2022 90

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