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Deven Barger

Illinois

Barger faces battery, resisting charges in Shelby County

SHELBYVILLE -- A Shelbyville man is facing charges relating to an incident involving a Shelby County correctional officer. The office of Shelby County State's Attorney Nichole Kroncke announced two charges in court Friday for 27-year-old Deven Barger. Barger is facing one count of aggravated battery to a correctional officer, which is a Class 2 felony. Additionally, he is facing one count of resisting a peace officer, a Class 4 felony. The charges allege that Barger knew that deputy Quinton Reedy […]

todayJuly 9, 2022 83

Illinois general revenues

Capitol News Illinois

Illinois general revenues top $50 billion for first time

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – State tax revenues grew by $5.5 billion in the fiscal year that concluded on June 30, exceeding $50 billion for the first time in Illinois’ history, according to a new report from a state budgeting agency. The 12 percent base revenue growth in Fiscal Year 2022 gave lawmakers near-unprecedented flexibility in the current budget year. That allowed the General Assembly to approve $1.8 billion in tax relief, pay $500 million more to state pensions than […]

todayJuly 8, 2022 76

Holder White Illinois Supreme Court

Capitol News Illinois

Holder White sworn in as first Black woman on state Supreme Court

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Lisa Holder White was sworn in Thursday as the first Black woman to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court. Holder White, who previously served on the 4th District Court of Appeals, was chosen to succeed one of her mentors in the legal profession, retiring Justice Rita B. Garman, who broke many barriers herself as a woman in what was then a male-dominated profession. “It is truly a historic day for the Land of Lincoln,” Garman […]

todayJuly 8, 2022 63

Illinois

Christian County CrimeStoppers Crime of the Week

TAYLORVILLE -- This week's CrimeStoppers is seeking information relating to a burglary that occurred in Pana. A person (or persons) unknown made unlawful entry into a residence located at 3 Cedar St. While inside, the unknown subject (or subjects) stole copper wiring from the residence. There was damage done while removing the wiring. The total dollar amount of the damage and theft is unknown at this time. Contact the Christian County CrimeStoppers if you have information on this crime, any […]

todayJuly 7, 2022 56

DeLoss Jahnke ag

Illinois

Free ag lunch set for July 21 in Taylorville

TAYLORVILLE -- Agriculture will be in the spotlight once again during the Christian County Ag Group's Ag Appreciation Luncheon. The event will be on Thursday, July 21 at 11:30 a.m. inside the beer tent at the Christian County Fairgrounds. The 20-year-old event spotlights the importance of agriculture in the county. The guest speaker for the luncheon is DeLoss Jahnke, lead network anchor for the RFD Radio Network and FarmWeekNow.com. Janke will present remarks on current issues in agriculture both in consideration […]

todayJuly 7, 2022 25

Gordon Meridian CUSD #15

East Central Illinois Region

Gordon is newest superintendent at Meridian

MACON -- After an exhaustive, extensive independent search, the Meridian CUSD #15 Board of Education now has a new superintendent. The Board announces the hiring of Dr. Shane Gordon as the next superintendent of District 15. Dr. Gordon will come to Meridian from the Bluford school district near Mt. Vernon, who has served as superintendent for the past four years. "The Board is very happy to have reached the culmination of this process with the hiring of Dr. Gordon," Meridian board president […]

todayJuly 7, 2022 360

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 96

Shelbyville Michael Perry

East Central Illinois Region

Shelbyville man faces charges of meth possession

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 111

Capital Area Region

LLCC to host Workforce and Health Care 101 July 26

SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) will host Workforce and Health Care 101 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26. Individuals in attendance will be able to try out various career training programs. Registration for the free event is available. Hands-on workforce sessions will be also offered in automotive technology, HVAC, construction, and commercial electrical maintenance. In addition, health care sessions will include nursing (RN, LPN, CNA), surgical technology, neurodiagnostic technology, and occupational therapy assistant. The […]

todayJuly 6, 2022 104

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