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Nokomis ambulance

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Nokomis ambulance service to pay off debt

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis-Witt Area Ambulance Service's current line of credit with Security National Bank in Witt is about to mature. This currently has the board scrambling for action during its meeting on Monday, Nov. 13. The board voted to pay an existing balance of $52,000 plus any underlying interest. Also approved was the board's procurement of a larger line of credit for 2024. That line will be for $125,000. The existing line of credit was set to mature on […]

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Illinois

Quincy police blotter: November 11-13

QUINCY -- The following has been reported by the Quincy Police Department for the period of November 11-13, 2023 and are as follows: Eian S Mull, 28, 609 N. 6th St., Failure to Reduce Speed at N. 10th St. and Maine St. PTC 148Mary L. Blevins, 30, Quincy for Interfering at 510 Jersey. 260Tyler D. Murphy, 28, St. Louis, Mo., for Resisting or Obstructing a Peace Officer at 510 Jersey. 260Taylour Toolate, 30, Homeless for Burglary to Motor Vehicle in the 700 […]

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Illinois

Christian County police blotter

TAYLORVILLE -- The following police blotter items come courtesy of the Christian County Sheriff's Department for the dates of November 1-12, 2023: Accidents Nov. 1: A vehicle driven by Corbin Stevenson, no age or address reported, was northbound on 1250E Road at about 750N when a deer entered the roadway from the east and was struck. The vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported. Nov. 7: Vehicles driven by Jerry Hochstetler and Rainey Mitsdarffer, no ages or […]

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Illinois

Christian County court appearances: November 13-14

TAYLORVILLE -- Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Christian County Resident Judge Christopher Hantla from the Fourth Judicial Circuit presided over the following cases, which were heard on November 13, 2023. Shawn L. Christian, 23CF165. (Criminal sexual abuse, using force.) The first appearance was held today and probable cause was found for the charges. The preliminary hearing and petition to detain was set for […]

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Edinburg

Local

Dollar General back on table in Edinburg

EDINBURG — The Village of Edinburg held a regular meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023 in the village hall. Around four years ago in August of 2019, the village first spoke about Dollar General being interested in building a store in Edinburg. The topic finally came back to the table. While no representative from Dollar General was present at the meeting, Mayor David Luttrell did his best to explain what he knew. Dollar General was interested in building a store […]

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Calhoun County tax levy hike

Metro-East Region

Calhoun County commissioners approve 2% tax levy hike

HARDIN -- Calhoun County taxpayers should expect a higher property tax bill in the new year, following actions taken by the Board of Commissioners on Monday, Nov. 6. To date, taxpayers only had to pay a tax levy of 1%. However, due to various factors, keeping the rate as is just wasn't an option. "We estimate that our levy with corporate and special monies will be $1,509,890. What we have to conclude here is if we want that estimated levy […]

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Illinois wetlands

Illinois

Illinois wetlands at risk in backlash from spring SCOTUS ruling

SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Connection/Public News Service) -- States like Illinois are dealing with the fallout of a Supreme Court decision made earlier this year. In May, the U.S. Supreme Court effectively removed federal protections for over half of the wetlands across the country. The case, Sackett v. EPA, dealt with which waters are protected under the federal Clean Water Act. Conservation groups said in Illinois, protecting the wetlands is now up to state agencies. Paul Botts, president and executive director of the […]

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Nokomis Public Library

Local

Nokomis library hosting Food for Fines program

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Public Library is halfway through a program that allows patrons to donate food to the local food pantry. The library's Food for Fines program, which kicked off on November 1, gives patrons a chance to get rid of some outstanding overdue fees. "This program is a great opportunity for our patrons to both lower or completely get rid of the late fees they have," said library director Lisa Casterline. "At the same time, [they are] giving […]

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former Illinois state Sen. Sam McCann

Illinois

More revelations on McCann alleged campaign funds spending in Federal court filings

SPRINGFIELD -- The federal trial for a former State Senator and one-time gubernatorial candidate indicted for wire fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion is set to begin later this month. New court motions filed on Friday reveal some new information in the case against former 50th District State Senator William “Sam” McCann. According to our media partners at WLDS, McCann served the district from 2011 to 2019. In 2018, McCann created a third party to run for governor against former Republican […]

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