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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 19

DeLoss Jahnke ag

Illinois

Free ag lunch set for July 21 in Taylorville

RFD Radio Network's DeLoss Jahnke is keynote lunch speaker

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 9

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 159

Shelbyville Michael Perry

East Central Illinois Region

Shelbyville man faces charges of meth possession

Perry also facing retail theft charges

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 26

Capital Area Region

LLCC to host Workforce and Health Care 101 July 26

Prospective students invited to try out careers

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 28

Macon Speedway

Capital Area Region

Parga, Hancock win big at Macon Firecracker 40’s

MACON -- The annual 95Q/Dynagraphics Firecracker 40s at Macon Speedway lived up to expectations when it came to excitement Saturday night, July 2. Slide job city and plenty of action for the lead, mixed with a little Macon drama, made for a great night for the fans. Fireworks on the track led to fireworks in the sky to celebrate the holiday weekend. BillingsleyRewards.com Modifieds The BillingsleyRewards.com Big 10 Modified class came in with a huge field of 27 cars for […]

todayJuly 4, 2022 18

heat advisory

Capital Area Region

Bi-state region again under heat advisory

Expect the remainder of your Independence Day holiday and most of this week to be hot and unbearable in the bi-state region. The National Weather Service in St. Louis has activated a Heat Advisory Sunday afternoon. It will officially be in effect as of noon Monday, July 4. High temperatures and high humidity create hazardous conditions with heat index values between 100 and 105 degrees on Monday. In addition, the heat indexes increase from 105 to 110 on Tuesday and Wednesday. […]

todayJuly 4, 2022 87

Fayette County Hospital Sarah Bush Lincoln

Illinois

Fayette County Hospital fully owned by SBL

VANDALIA -- After tying up some loose ends this week, a Vandalia hospital is officially under full ownership by a Mattoon hospital group. A public hearing was held in Fayette County Court Wednesday. After no objections, Fayette County Hospital is now officially under the full ownership of Sarah Bush Lincoln (SBL). Prior to the acquisition, Fayette County taxpayers were on the hook for $550,000 in annual property taxes for the hospital. Beginning in 2023, that is being discontinued due to […]

todayJuly 2, 2022 19

Farmersville Zion

Illinois

Farmersville church to host ice cream socials

FARMERSVILLE -- As the temperatures rise, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church will be hosting free ice cream socials during the month of July. The socials will be held each Wednesday with the congregation serving homemade ice cream. Toppings and drinks will also be available. The socials will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on those days. "The congregation enjoys the work of love," states the Rev. Micheal Strong, Zion Lutheran pastor. "We are part of the community and enjoy giving […]

todayJune 29, 2022 18

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