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Decision 2022

Missouri primary election results – 12:30 a.m.

JEFFERSON CITY -- The state of Missouri is well on its way on the road to the general election, which began with Tuesday's primary. We have attained unofficial election results from 14 of our 22 counties in our bi-state coverage region, as well as results from St. Louis City. We do not currently have election results from Audrain, Gasconade, Marion, Monroe, Perry, Ralls, Scotland, and Shelby counties. The following are unofficial results for countywide votes for statewide and regional offices, […]

todayAugust 3, 2022 1

Missouri election

Decision 2022

Missouri primary election results – 11 p.m.

JEFFERSON CITY -- The state of Missouri is well on its way on the road to the general election, which began with Tuesday's primary. Early election returns reveal that current Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt will be taking on Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine in the November general election for U.S. Senate. They will face Jonathan Dine from the Libertarian Party and Paul Venable from the Constitution Party. Dine and Venable were uncontested in their respective primary races. Meanwhile, Scott Fitzpatrick […]

todayAugust 2, 2022 6

Illinois

Macoupin County court news

Cases filed from July 17-23, 2022

CARLINVILLE -- The following items were filed in Macoupin County Court in the past week from July 17 to July 23. The pending charges for all felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses are merely allegations. The defendants are under a presumption of innocence until and unless proven guilty. Felony court cases Tameka Turner of Carlinville is facing charges of possession of fewer than five grams of meth. Turner is also facing charges of driving on a suspended license in connection with […]

todayJuly 29, 2022 19

Abigail L. Martin

East Central Illinois Region

Martin currently in IDOC custody

Pending charges in four counties

DECATUR -- A woman with a last-known address in Macoupin County is currently in the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). Cases against Abigail L. Martin concluded in March for Morgan and Greene counties in the month of March with guilty verdicts. Martin was sentenced to a term of three years in the Morgan County forgery case with credit for 16 days served. In the bad check case in Greene County, while court records don't reflect a guilty […]

todayJuly 22, 2022 10

Nokomis Central Illinois

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis council address brown water complaints

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council met in its regular session on Monday, July 11. Among the issues on deck are ongoing complaints relating to the declining quality of its water. Bryon McLean, a current water customer and Coalton village trustee, made a formal complaint. The complaint pertains to the brown water he's been experiencing. McLean notes that other residents of Coalton, who are still receiving water from Nokomis, are experiencing the same problem. Mayor Michael Holliday informed McLean that […]

todayJuly 13, 2022 10

Illinois Libertarians

Decision 2022

Illinois Libertarians file statewide slate for general election

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – There could be a third-party candidate on the ballot for various statewide offices with a slate of Libertarians filing nominating petitions in Illinois. The Democrats and Republicans had their primary late last month. The winner from those party primaries heads to the November elections. Monday was the final day that non-established, independent or new party candidates had to file their petitions. Their signature threshold to get on the ballot is much higher than for the Republicans […]

todayJuly 11, 2022 3

Illinois JB Pritzker

Decision 2022

Pritzker continues to deny he’s seeking higher office

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues to deny he’s seeking to make a bid for the White House in 2024. The incumbent Democrat has been rumored as a possible 2024 Democratic contender for president of the United States. He was asked if that’s the case last week. “Well, I’m supporting [President Joe Biden] in his reelection and he has said and indicated that he intends to run, so that’s where I stand,” Pritzker said. “I’m going […]

todayJuly 7, 2022 6

Shelbyville Michael Perry

East Central Illinois Region

Shelbyville man faces charges of meth possession

Perry also facing retail theft charges

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 […]

todayJuly 6, 2022 4

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 21

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