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Illinois

IDOT, ISP: Don’t let a DUI wreck your holidays

SPRINGFIELD – This holiday season, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and more than 200 police and sheriff’s departments are joining forces for the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” DUI prevention campaign, reminding the public that law enforcement will focus not only on impaired drivers but also seat belt violations, speeding, distracted driving, and other traffic offenses. “The holidays should be a time for celebration and creating memories — not for grief and loss caused by preventable crashes,” said […]

todayDecember 20, 2024 92

Mt. Auburn Village

Christian County

Mt. Auburn board addresses spring projects

MT. AUBURN — The Mt. Auburn Village Board held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 3 in the village hall. The focus of most of the meeting was on the Festival of Lights being held at the large park. There were comments on how beautiful it looked, including new displays that were installed this year. The board approved a motion from trustee Don Henricks for the village to donate $500 to the Festival of Lights to show their appreciation […]

todayDecember 14, 2024 91

Illinois Farm Bureau Duncan

Illinois

Illinois Farm Bureau completes annual meeting

CHICAGO -- Delegates of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) finished their deliberations of policy resolutions early Monday evening during their annual meeting. IFB President Brian Duncan received some inquiries about the outcome of two votes, which were defeated. The first motion pertained to how the office of vice president was treated, a resolution brought forward by the IFB Board of Directors to be compliant with federal law. The other motion was a result of a resolution brought forth by the IFB […]

todayDecember 14, 2024 143

Macoupin County court

Illinois

Macoupin County court docket: November 2024

CARLINVILLE -- The following filings were made in the Circuit Court of Macoupin County between November 3 and November 30 and are as follows: FELONIES Ariana M. Connor, 21 of Ashland, is charged with two counts of resisting a peace officer resulting in an injury in connection with a July 5 and November 2 incident. Trent E. Fee, 59 of Godfrey, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (5<15) grams in connection with a September 1 incident. Ronald W. Clarkson, 47 […]

todayDecember 8, 2024 314

Phegley Shelby County coroner

East Central Illinois Region

Shelby County coroner dies from hunting accident

SHELBYVILLE -- Shelby County's recently re-elected coroner was found deceased earlier this week from an apparent hunting accident in Coles County. Shelby County Coroner Brad Phegley, 67, was found deceased in Lake Mattoon on Wednesday afternoon, December 6. The Shelby County Sheriff's Department responded to a 911 call made by a waterfowl hunting partner of Phegley. The call reported discovering the body of Phegley floating near their hunting decoys in front of a shoreline waterfowl blind near 3526E and 850 […]

todayDecember 7, 2024 362

The Rink Mt. Sterling

Brown County

Mt. Sterling ice rink opens for second season

MT. STERLING -- West Central Illinois residents have another opportunity this winter to go ice skating with the return of the ice skating rink in Mt. Sterling. A report from WLDS notes that the rink has added new features this year, including games, photo backdrops, and refreshments. The rink is open for general admission from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. It […]

todayDecember 5, 2024 169

Illinois State Board of Elections

Capitol News Illinois

Illinois State Board of Elections certifies 2024 election results

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) — Vice President Kamala Harris won Illinois by nearly 11 points as turnout dipped in 2024, according to official election results certified by the State Board of Elections. The board met Monday to certify the results of the 2024 election and released final vote totals for races around the state, including locking in several close legislative races. The results also reflected shifts in turnout and voting behavior. Illinois saw turnout dip in 2024 compared to recent […]

todayDecember 5, 2024 125

Raymond

Illinois

Raymond prepares for holiday season

RAYMOND -- The Raymond Village Board was called to order at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18. A motion was made by Trustee Krager and seconded by Trustee Snyder to approve the minutes of the Nov. 4 meeting and the financial report for October. All voted in favor with the exception of Poggenpohl, who voted present. The motion carried. In streets and alleys, the Christmas lights are up and the board would like to thank the fire department for all […]

todayNovember 22, 2024 105

Montgomery County Clerk mine information voter registration 708 board

Illinois

School board races set in Montgomery County

HILLSBORO -- The filing period for submitting completed nominating papers and petitions for school board candidates in Montgomery County and its four main school districts to the county clerk’s office ended on Monday, Nov. 18, according to County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser. Hillsboro Three seats are up on April 1 in the Hillsboro school district. Four candidates filed petitions for this election. They include Bill Christian and Nathan Kirby from Hillsboro Township, Kassie Greenwood of Irving Township, and Matthew Jones of […]

todayNovember 22, 2024 133

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