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Jack Flash

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Jack Flash store in Pana nearing completion

PANA -- The Jack Flash truckstop in Pana is nearing completion. Despite the progress, a fall opening seems unlikely as a result of ongoing delays. While the majority of the project is completed, there are some remaining concrete aprons in the drive that still need pouring. Pana city officials earlier this year had hoped for a fall opening. However, construction and weather-related delays will push that open date back until closer to the end of this year. The project is […]

todayNovember 12, 2023 79

Vandalia Michael Kimrey

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Vandalia facing multiple charges in Fayette County

VANDALIA -- A Vandalia man is facing multiple charges in Fayette County court. 40-year-old Michael L. Kimrey of Vandalia has been charged with aggravated battery to a police officer for allegedly shoving a correctional officer to the ground. The charge is a Class 2 felony.  Kimrey is also charged with criminal damage to property of between $500 and $10,000 for allegedly damaging two windows and drywall at a residence on West Jefferson Street in Vandalia. That charge is a Class 4 felony. […]

todayNovember 12, 2023 65

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West Central Illinois Region

Quincy police blotter: November 8-10

QUINCY — The following has been reported by the Quincy Police Department for the period of November 8-10, 2023 and are as follows: Clifford L. Hopping, 74, of Quincy for Disobey Stop-Light at 12th & Hampshire St. NTA. 124Allyssa D. Johnson, 31, of Quincy for TOF – Nuisance Abatement at 1525 S. 5th St. on 07/05/23. NTA. 121Ray E. Golden, 31, of Quincy for TOF – Trespassing at 1525 S. 5th St. on 05/06/23. NTA. 121Marranda T. Harrison, 28, of Quincy for FTA […]

todayNovember 12, 2023 98

WGEM Henderson

West Central Illinois Region

WGEM evening news anchor reportedly out

QUINCY — Ben Van Ness, vice president and general manager at WGEM in Quincy, confirmed Friday morning that Makenzi Henderson is no longer employed by the Gray Television-owned station. Van Ness did not elaborate on any reasoning for the 38-year-old Henderson's departure in the announcement. Henderson was the anchor for the station's 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. newscasts. She started working at WGEM in October 2020 after working just over a year at KIII in Corpus Christi, Tex. […]

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Kyla Kruse LLCC

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Kruse tapped as LLCC CCO

SPRINGFIELD – Lincoln Land Community College has named Kyla Kruse of Springfield as chief communications officer effective Nov. 1, 2023. “I am very pleased to announce that Kyla Kruse is the college’s new chief communications officer,” said Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., president of LLCC. “The experience, skills, and leadership she brings to this role will undoubtedly serve our students and the college well.” Kruse has been at the college since 2017, most recently serving as director of communications. Prior to LLCC, […]

todayNovember 10, 2023 98

Quincy Police Department police blotter

West Central Illinois Region

Quincy police blotter: November 3-7

QUINCY -- The following has been reported by the Quincy Police Department for the period of November 3-7, 2023 and are as follows: William R. Carter, 26, of Quincy for an original Adams Co. arrest warrant for Poss of Meth at 5th & Broadway. Lodged. 112Christopher R. Baldwin, 38, of Quincy for FTA – Open Liquor in Vehicle. Lodged. 120Christina M. Stephens, 63, of Quincy for Speeding at Kochs Ln. & Oakbrook. NTA. 122Angela E. Smith, 36, of Quincy for […]

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Pedestrian killed in Pana accident

PANA — A 62-year-old Pana man was killed as a result of an accident on Wednesday evening, Nov. 8 at Pine St. and E. Jackson. Christian County Deputy Coroner Austin Peters identified the victim as Dennis Moore of Pana. Pana Police Department reports that the accident occurred at about 5:52 p.m. They responded, along with Pana Fire Department and Echo Response EMS to the 800 block of East Jackson for a report of a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, they […]

todayNovember 9, 2023 127

Paxton Media Southern Illinoisan

Southern Illinois Region

Paxton Media acquires The Southern Illinoisan newspaper

LOUISVILLE, Ky./CARBONDALE -- Paxton Media Group (PMG), a family-owned media company currently managed by fifth generation family members, has agreed to purchase The Southern Illinoisan newspaper on Monday. Lee Enterprises had owned The Southern Illinoisan since 1979. Dirks, Van Essen & April, a media merger and acquisition firm based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is representing Lee Enterprises in the transaction. Terms were not disclosed. PMG Group Publisher Bill Evans will add The Southern to his stable of media properties […]

todayOctober 30, 2023 92

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Illinois

Christian County court appearances

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 Brad Paisley presided over the following cases which were heard on Oct. 10, 2023: Nathan D. Baker, 23CF45, domestic battery, had pre-trial detention hearing, was continued until Oct. 16, 2023. Pre-trial for a petition to revoke probation for Alex M. Collingwood, 18CF275, domestic battery, was continued until Dec. 14, 2023, at 11:00 […]

todayOctober 13, 2023 40

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