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Decision 2020

Voter access still a challenge for some Illinoisans with disabilities

CHICAGO -- The pandemic has pushed the issue of voter access to the forefront, but for Illinois' disability community, it's more than just another talking point. Voter turnout for people with disabilities was six percentage points lower than that of people without disabilities in the 2016 presidential election. Barry Taylor, vice president at Equip for Equality, said some people with disabilities don't cast a ballot due to accessibility challenges. "People with disabilities, just like anybody else, should be able to […]

todayOctober 6, 2020 32

Capital Area Region

Viral Facebook post reveals past crimes by Martin

SPRINGFIELD -- The crimes Abigail L. Martin has been accused of do not have limitations to three counties in Illinois or in North and South Carolina. It appears, according to a Facebook post last week, that many more victims are stepping up. Samantha Woolard of Delavan would publish a post on Thursday morning, Oct. 1. It has since gained traction, being shared 450 times as of press time. https://www.facebook.com/samantha.woolard.3/posts/3245526195574990 "My experience with Martin was an 'awful pleasure'" Woolard would describe […]

todayOctober 5, 2020 56

Capital Area Region

Martin makes court appearances, receives November hearings

SPRINGFIELD/HILLSBORO -- A woman with a last reported Macoupin County address would make court appearances in Springfield on September 21, as well as in Hillsboro Thursday. 23-year-old Abigail L. Martin would appear in-person with attorney Tawyna Frioli present. Frioli was present in place of Assistant Public Defender Stephanie Hammer, who was unable to appear. Allegations state that Martin wrote bad checks to pay water bills to the Village of Pawnee. The pending charge is forgery, which is a Class 3 […]

todayOctober 2, 2020 11

Decision 2020

Specimen ballot now available in Montgomery County

HILLSBORO -- Two statewide races and a statewide referendum are at the top of the November 3, 2020, general election ballot in Montgomery County. While most races are either chock full of candidates, others are either uncontested or left between the two major political parties. That is unless you're in County Board District 2. A Republican district that has gone uncontested since 2008, it has become a district in contention once again. Libertarian Jake Leonard is seeking election to the […]

todaySeptember 24, 2020 29

Decision 2020

AUDIO: Peoria-area candidate forum “held” for Senate District 46 and House Districts 91 & 92

PEORIA -- The debate set for Thursday night did not exactly go as planned. The event, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria, East Side Community Media and Fondulac District Library, would have to cut the event short. The reasoning: some of the candidates did not respond. Another couldn't attend due to an emergency. The forum was featuring candidates running for office in Senate District 46, as well as House Districts 91 and 92. Participating in the […]

todaySeptember 17, 2020 32

East Central Illinois Region

Text amendments protecting Christian County landowners regarding county wind projects pass

TAYLORVILLE -- Text amendments relating to the wind turbine proposals received approval Tuesday night during their recent assembly of the Christian County Board. Some board members and about 12 gallery members would convene in person at the Christian County Courthouse; other members would participate remotely. The wind projects have been under scrutiny by concerned landowners who would later found Protect Christian County (PCC). PCC, a group who is adamant about not being against the wind projects, has stated since the […]

todaySeptember 15, 2020 6

East Central Illinois Region

Martin’s Montgomery County case continued to October 1

HILLSBORO -- Monday's preliminary hearing in Montgomery County court is resulting in yet another uneventful delay for Abigail L. Martin. Martin, 23, with a Macoupin County address made her first appearance with new counsel, Public Defender Erin Mattson, during a videoconference setting. The call also would include State's Attorney Bryant Hitchings and Judge Don Sheafor, Jr. However, according to Judici, there isn't too much additional details on the case since her last appearance on July 30. Sheafor would push for an […]

todaySeptember 14, 2020 23

East Central Illinois Region

Abigail Martin to make court appearances in September and October

HILLSBORO/JACKSONVILLE/SPRINGFIELD -- A Macoupin County woman continues to face pre-trial delays in three regional cases. Abigail L. Martin, 23, continues to face trial delays in three different counties: Montgomery, Morgan and Sangamon. The reason: legal counsel withdrawing from her cases. As a result, she now has counsel in all three counties via the Public Defender's office. Martin to appear in Hillsboro September 14 In Montgomery County, Martin was arrested on May 1 for identity theft and practicing nursing without a license. Her […]

todaySeptember 7, 2020 14

Decision 2021

Petitions available for Pana and Nokomis city offices

PANA/NOKOMIS -- Petitions are now available for those wishing to run for office in the cities of Pana and Nokomis. In Pana, according to city clerk Terry Klein, the offices of mayor, clerk and treasurer will be elective offices. Additionally, one seat from each ward, plus a special election for a two-year unexpired term in Ward 2, will be up for election. Klein is retiring, but it is currently not known whether mayor Don Kroski or treasurer Pete Scherzer are […]

todaySeptember 2, 2020 29

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