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News coverage from Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Mason, Peoria, Pike, and Tazewell counties in Illinois.

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Contour Airlines Quincy Regional Airport
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Adams County

Contour Airlines proposal pilot car rental at Quincy Regional

QUINCY -- Quincy Regional Airport officials are exploring a new rental car program that could make it easier for passengers to pick up wheels at the terminal. A Contour Airlines representative told the Aeronautics Committee on Wednesday that the carrier would like to launch a pilot program offering rental cars from its airport counter. Passengers would be required to pick up and return the vehicles at the airport. Contour said it would start with a fleet of about 10 late-model, […]

todayAugust 6, 2026

Nokomis Decatur police arrest shoplifting Mattoon DUI arrests Centralia
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Pike County

Pike County Sheriff arrests

Bryan L Pults, 55, Nebo, IL, 720 ILCS 646.0/60-A POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, 625 ILCS 5.0/11-502-A ILLEGAL POSS/TRNSP LIQ–DRIVER. Scotty L Strawbridge, 49, Royal Lake, IL, Warrant FTA-APPEARANCE ON WARRANT. Gregory A Fentress, 37, Pleasant Hill, IL, Body Attachment Failure to Pay or Appear. Christopher B Bogue, 35, Pearl, IL, Body Attachment Failure to Pay or Appear. Jeremy R Carnes, 39, Pittsfield, IL, Wanted on Warrant Body Attachment. Nathaniel D Christison, 37, Barry, IL, 720 ILCS 5/112-3.2 Domestic Battery. Michael D […]

todayAugust 4, 2026

IDOT road construction Illinois 8 Route 8
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Peoria County

Route 8 refurfacing in Peoria County starting Monday

PEORIA COUNTY — The Illinois Department of Transportation is set to begin a resurfacing project on Route 8 that will close lanes in parts of Peoria County starting next week. The project starts Monday, August 3. Crews will first focus on a stretch of Route 8 from Taylor Road to the Interstate 474 overpass near Edwards. A later phase of the project will run from Texas Road near Oak Hill to Taylor Road. IDOT says the project will include milling, […]

todayJuly 31, 2026

American Pickers Illinois
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Capital Area Region

‘American Pickers’ returning to Illinois this fall

The History Channel series American Pickers will return to Illinois in September to film new episodes. The documentary follows antique collectors as they travel the country in search of rare, historic and unusual items. The show features skilled pickers who look for pieces that have a connection to American history. This could range from vintage signs and toys to old motorcycles and gas station memorabilia. American Pickers is looking for private collections with rare, historic or unusual items. They include […]

todayJuly 27, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning
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Adams County

Extreme Heat Warning in effect through Monday

An EXTREME HEAT WARNING will be in effect later this morning and will run through Monday night. The National Weather Service in St. Louis announced the warning earlier this morning. It will be in effect beginning at 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday. Dangerously hot conditions are expected with indices as high as 111. Affected regions involve portions of south-central, southwest, and west-central regions of Illinois. On the Missouri side, east-central, northeast, and southeast regions are in the impact zone. […]

todayJuly 26, 2026

Pekin Pride
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Tazewell County

Pekin Pride returning next month

PEKIN -- Rural Equality Project will bring Pekin Pride back to Mineral Springs Park on Saturday, Aug. 22, with a full day of music, entertainment, vendors and family-friendly activities at the Steven D. Skinner Bandstand. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and marks the second time in three years that Pride festivities have been held in Pekin. Organizers say they expect a larger crowd this year, along with a bigger entertainment lineup and more vendors. Committee chair […]

todayJuly 24, 2026 2

IDOT Business 55 Illinois 157 East St. Louis
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Capital Area Region

New funding round for EV charging stations through IDOT

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) opened a call for locations Tuesday for a special round of funding available through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Approximately $30 million is available through the program’s fourth round of funding. Applications must be received by July 20. A significantly streamlined application process requires only the submission of site location information. This includes a map, a simple schematic, and photos, as well as answers to basic questions about the proposed […]

todayJuly 7, 2026

heat advisory
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Adams County

Heat Advisory set to end Saturday night

Presuming that all goes well on Independence Day, the Heat Advisory that has been active all week may finally sunset tonight. An updated advisory from the National Weather Service in St. Louis early Saturday morning did not indicate any extensions. The Heat Advisory has been active throughout the week, with heat indices ranging from 100 to 110. What to know about Saturday's Heat Advisory Saturday's advisory will be in effect until 8 p.m. Central time. Heat indices can be as […]

todayJuly 4, 2026

seat belts Click It or Ticket
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IDOT, ISP enforcing seat belt for Memorial Day travel

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies throughout the state are teaming up to remind the public to buckle up and drive sober over the Memorial Day weekend. The effort coincides with the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign running through May 26. ​ “Wearing a seat belt should be second nature for every driver and every passenger,” said Stephane B. Seck-Birhame, IDOT’s bureau chief of Safety Programs and Engineering. […]

todayMay 21, 2026 2 2

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