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Bruce Kettelkamp Christian County Sheriff

Christian County

Christian County Sheriff Kettelkamp to retire in 2026

TAYLORVILLE — Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp will soon be hanging up his hat for good. In a statement made by Sheriff Kettelkamp Tuesday, he will not seek re-election to the post in 2026, opting to retire at the end of the term. Kettelkamp's impending retirement comes among a line of key sheriffs retiring or resigning in recent years, including former Macon County Sheriff Tony Brown, former Montgomery County Sheriff Rick Robbins, and former Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell. Sheriff […]

todayMarch 4, 2025 87

Lake County Highland Park shooter

Capitol News Illinois

Highland Park shooter pleads guilty

WAUKEGAN (Capitol News Illinois) — Robert Crimo III, the man accused of carrying out a mass shooting in Highland Park in 2022 that left seven people dead and prompted the passage of a ban on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines in Illinois, pleaded guilty Monday to all charges stemming from that shooting. Crimo’s trial on 69 counts of murder and attempted murder, was set to begin Monday in a Lake County courtroom. But before the start of opening arguments in […]

todayMarch 4, 2025 64

Gillespie Police

Illinois

Gillespie police blotter: January 26 – February 15

GILLESPIE — The following has been reported by the Gillespie Police Department for the period of January 26 to February 15, 2025 and are as follows: January 26 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue. An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to illegal burning. An officer was dispatched to Rice Street and East Chestnut Street in reference to a traffic […]

todayFebruary 28, 2025 83

Scooter's Coffee

Douglas County

Scooter’s Coffee to open in Tuscola

TUSCOLA -- The smell of coffee beans and the sight of drive-thru lines will soon be a reality for Tuscola residents. Scooter’s Coffee will soon be opening a Tuscola location, according to postings on various job board websites. However, the company did not Heartland Newsfeed's multiple requests for comment. Scooter’s Coffee was founded in 1998 and is based in Bellevue, Neb. As of June 2024, the company operates locations in 29 states and has over 800 locations. Central Illinois communities […]

todayFebruary 26, 2025 326 4

Dutch Bros. Coffee Urbana Illinois

Champaign County

Dutch Bros. to expand into Illinois

URBANA -- The corner of Green Street and Lincoln Avenue in Urbana may soon see new life in the form of a new coffee shop. Dutch Bros. Coffee has approached the Urbana City Council for a special use permit that would allow for a drive-thru coffee shop at 809 W. Green St. The site has been vacant since 2021. The site used to be home to a Circle K gas station and car wash. The initial permit was denied due […]

todayFebruary 26, 2025 345

cannabis delivery

Illinois

Bill filed in Illinois House to allow for cannabis delivery

SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois residents may soon be able to get cannabis and other related products delivered to their doors. The bill, House Bill 2557, introduced by Representative Sonya Harper of Chicago, would amend the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act by requiring the state’s Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to issue delivery licenses to cannabis businesses in the state. The legislation has been referred to the House Rules Committee. At this time, Harper remains the sole sponsor of the legislation. […]

todayFebruary 26, 2025 74

IDNR campground hosts host

Capital Area Region

IDNR seeks campground hosts for 2025

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season for state parks, recreation areas, and historic sites across Illinois. Campground hosting is a perfect position for anyone who enjoys camping and helping other people. Hosts are often the first face to greet state park visitors. They check on arrivals and departures, write camping permits, acquaint campers with park facilities and regulations, answer questions about local and statewide attractions, help visitors plan outings, […]

todayFebruary 24, 2025 100

Parkland College

Champaign County

Parkland to increase tuition rates 4.2 percent

CHAMPAIGN -- The Parkland College Board of Trustees voted to approve an increase of tuition and fees starting with the Summer 2025 term. The board approved an increase of 4.2 percent to both tuition and fees for in-district students. In-district students should expect an increase of $7.50 per credit hour for most of the college's Tier 1 program offerings. Due to the tuition increase, tuition will now be $186 per credit hour. The current tuition rate for all Tier 1 […]

todayFebruary 24, 2025 52

LLCC Lincoln Land Community College engineer

Illinois

LLCC to host Engineer in the Classroom

SPRINGFIELD — “Outlandish machines” designed by area fifth graders will be on display as Lincoln Land Community College hosts the 18th annual Springfield Area Engineer in the Classroom, a Rube Goldberg Showcase, on Saturday, March 1. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. in the Student Union in the lower level of Menard Hall on the LLCC-Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road. There is no admission fee, and the public is invited to attend. This year’s […]

todayFebruary 24, 2025 46

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