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The American Red Cross is seeking blood donations ahead of the flu season

(Undated-jm) -- The American Red Cross is seeking blood donations ahead of the flu season. The Red Cross says getting the flu shot doesn’t affect your eligibility to donate and there is no waiting period after getting the shot to donate. To find a donation site nearest you visit: red cross blood dot org.

 

 

(Springfield-jm) -- Illinois House Republicans are proposing a series of ethics reforms they’d like to see passed next week. House G-O-P Leader Jim Durkin says they have a package of five bills that will address many of the problems that have come to light lately…

 

 

House G-O-P Leader Jim Durkin. The legislation requires special elections for vacancies in the General Assembly, bans lawmakers and their families from doing paid lobbying work local government and more. Durkin is calling on colleagues to approve the measures during the remainder of the fall veto session next week. 

 

 

(Paxton-jm) -- The Paxton-Buckley-Loda FFA Chapter will hold a breakfast for Veterans this Veterans Day. Breakfast will be served from 9:30 to 10:15 with a celebration to follow. Watseka High School will also hold a veterans day breakfast and service. Breakfast begins at 8:15 with the celebration at 9:15. St Johns School in Buckley is also hosting a Veterans Day program at 10 AM on Monday

 

 

(Washington-jm) -- U.S. agricultural exports and this country's agricultural trade surplus both took a hit in the 2018 fiscal year.  Gary Crawford reports…

 


 

 

(New York-jm) -- A Paxton woman recently competed in the New York City Marathon. Samantha Cox ran the marathon in honor of her mother who has Huntington’s Disease. Cox was part of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America team which raised more than $133,000 for the effort.

 

 

(Thomasboro-jm) -- The Illinois State Fire Marshals office is announcing $9.3 million in no interest or low interest loans for emergency vehicles to fire departments. Locally, the Thomasboro Fire Protection District is receiving $300,000. The loans must be repaid within 20 years.

 

 

(Springfield-jm) -- With a contentious election less than a year away, Illinois elections officials are warning that foreign influence could not only include attempted hacking, but elaborate misinformation campaigns that they’re going to need help stopping.  President Donald Trump will be vying against the eventual victor of the spring Democratic Primary in November of 2020. In Illinois, the top billing will be a ballot initiative to change the state’s Constitution to allow for a progressive income tax.


 

(Undated-jm) -- A new study out says 90 percent of people show up to work sick with cold and flu symptoms. Half come in citing they come in because of too much to do at work, while 40 percent don’t want to use their sick time. The study says bosses should set an example and take time off when sick and encourage employees to do the same.

 

Paxton IGA and Toys for Tots will host a ribeye steak sandwich cookout from 10 until 2 on Saturday at the Paxton IGA.

 

American Lutheran Community Preschool in Rantoul will host their 40th anniversary with a community chili cookoff and silent auction on Saturday from 1-3 pm at American Lutheran Church. Also ask about the  Heavenly Tree program at the church.

 

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Appellate Court says it won’t immediately rule on a lower court decision that allows Chicago Public Schools cross-country runners to compete at the state championship meet Saturday. The Illinois High School Association is seeking to overturn an order allowing the runners to compete in the postseason. The IHSA blocked their participation because a teachers’ strike prevented their attendance at the regional meet. The three-judge panel said Thursday it will rule on the IHSA appeal, but not before the meet in Peoria.

 

 

(Springfield-jm) -- Treasurer Mike Frerichs is urging Illinoisans to check for any unclaimed property they may be due. Treasurer Frerichs says his office is launching a statewide campaign to get more people to check the “I-Cash” website for old checks, bonds and small items they may have forgotten about. He says they want to emphasize that this is not a scam…

 

 

State Treasurer Mike Frerichs. Visit Illinois Treasurer dot gov slash I Cash to see if you are owed any money. Frerichs says about one in four people are successful. 

 

 

(Rantoul-jm) -- The Rantoul Ministerial Coop will hold a Thanksgiving service on Sunday. The service will be held at the Rantoul Church of the Nazarene at 5pm. The public is invited to attend.


 

(Paxton-jm) -- It is 3 weeks from today. PRIDE in Paxton is gearing up for the Christmas holiday season with several activities for the whole family. One of the activities is the annual tree lighting says PRIDE in Paxton Director Teri Hancock…

 

 

PRIDE in Paxton Director Teri Hancock. Other activities include the parade at 1:30 pm Saturday, the Business Open House December 6th through the 9th and several opportunities for kids to meet Santa.

 

 

(Urbana-jm) -- A Watseka man has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to breaking into a Champaign home. 26-year-old Collin Brais admitted to breaking into the home and stealing an xbox back in April. In exchange for his plea, three other criminal cases: residential burglary, possession of a controlled substance and theft and resisting arrest were dismissed. Brais was given credit for 146 days served.

 

 

(Undated-jm) -- Kent Gray has announced his intentions to run for the 15th Congressional seat. Currently that position is held by Collinsville Republican John Shimkus. Shimkus announced earlier this year he would not seek re-election. Gray served as a senior staff member for President Donald Trump's election campaign in 2015 and 2016. The 15th Congressional District covers parts of Ford, Champaign and Vermilion Counties.

 

 

(Washington-jm) -- USDA's Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network will assist regional projects developing behavior health resources and assistance to producers.  Rod Bain reports…

 

 

(Springfield-jm) -- The Illinois Association of School Boards could revisit a resolution that would give school districts the option to arm faculty. Although the legislation failed a year ago, school boards from various regions will vote again later in November at the organization's annual conference. Proponents of the legislation are particularly making arguments for schools in rural areas, which are usually protected by local police or sheriffs instead of school resource officers who can respond more quickly to emergencies.

 

 

(Springfield-jm) -- If Senator Andy Manar has his way, people in Illinois would move their clocks ahead one hour this coming spring, then never have to change them again. Manar of Bunker Hill, said in a Twitter post he plans to push for passage of Senate Bill 533 when lawmakers return next week for the final three days of the fall veto session. That bill calls for setting clocks ahead one hour to Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 8, 2020, then leaving the state on Central Daylight Time permanently.

 

The Christmas season is a time for giving. And who better to give a gift to, than a child.  The Buckley State Bank is a Toys for Tots drop off location. They are accepting new toys from now until the first week of December.


 

The Champaign County Farm Bureau will host their 12th annual Harvest Gala tonight at Pear Tree Estate in rural Champaign. Silent auction begins at 5:30 with dinner at 7 and live auction at 7:30. Cost is $75 per person. For more information or to reserve your spot call 217-352-5235.

 

The Foosland Sportsman’s Club will hold their splatterobard shoot on Sunday,. Breakfast begins at 6 with the shoot starting at 8.

 

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