(Springfield-jm) – A multistate salmonella outbreak has caused dozens of illnesses across 22 states, including Illinois. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a food safety alert for certain diced onion products from Gills Onions that have been linked to the outbreak. Four people in Illinois have been sickened.
(Springfield-jm) – An Illinois State Trooper was shot Tuesday night in Springfield, allegedly by a man wanted in connection with a murder investigation out of Chicago. The trooper had pulled over a car driven by 37-year-old Cristobal Santana. Police said during the interaction between the trooper and Santana, shots were fired and the officer was struck in the leg. Santana ran from the scene but was taken into custody about three hours later, police said.
(Springfield-jm) – The Illinois House of Representatives Wednesday adopted House Resolution 409 which mourns the passing of former Illinois State Representative and Assistant Minority Leader Bill Black of Danville. State Representative Mike Marron of Fithian sponsored the resolution and spoke about his mentor on the House floor before its adoption…
State Representative Mike Marron of Fithian.
(Champaign-jm) – Champaign Police responded to a car-versus-pedestrian accident on Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened at the intersection of West Bradley Avenue and North State Street. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a car on the road had struck a pedestrian. The pedestrian was cited for entering the roadway. The pedestrian was hurt in the incident and transported to a nearby hospital, but is expected to be okay.
(Kankakee-jm) – Over 80 emergency and school officials trained yesterday for proper protocol procedures when it comes to in-school emergencies. The training took place at Kankakee Community College. The Regional Office of Education for Kankakee – Iroquois Counties coordinated the training along with the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department.
(Rantoul–jc) – Officials with the Village of Rantoul have made a new investment with the purchase of a dump truck. Rantoul Mayor Chuck Smith says the new dump truck will be used for projects to snow removal…
Rantoul Mayor Chuck Smith
(Springfield–jc) – With the regular waterfowl seasons about to open this fall, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to be aware that they could encounter highly pathogenic avian influenza. Department officials will monitor for outbreaks of avian flu during the fall bird migration. Members of the public are encouraged to report large concentrations of 20 or more deceased birds found in one location. Reports can be made online to your local I-D-N-R district Department officials also remind waterfowl hunters to take precautions by thoroughly cooking game meat to an internal temperature of 165 degrees . Hunters also should avoid handling sick or dead waterfowl found in the field, and they should not allow dogs or other pets to consume waterfowl that died from unknown causes.
(Gibson City-jm) – Gibson Area Hospital Foundation will hold glo bingo in Paxton at the Cadillac on October 27th and the Kruse Center in Gibson City on October 28th. Spokesperson Bill Kirby says this is a fun fundraiser for the group…
Gibson Area Hospital Foundation Spokesperson Bill Kirby.
(Rantoul–jc) Today’s WPXN Business of the Day is A House of Flowers downtown Rantoul. Owner Marlana Smith says they offer floral arrangements for the fall and also it's time to get ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas for your holiday needs.Smith says give them a call or check out their website…
Smith says they have fresh flowers, to a wide variety of gifts ranging from inspirational signs, Willow Tree Figurines and wine to Fannie Mae Candies……
A House of Flowers and Gifts downtown Rantoul Owner Marlana Smith
A House of Flowers and Gifts downtown Rantoul, the WPXN Business of the Day, today. You can learn more about A House of Flowers with our interview with Marlana Smith over the Noon news, today.
(Springfield-jm) – The Illinois Senate has passed a bill involving religious school lunches. Governor J.B. Pritzker vetoed a prior bill that would have required the state’s public schools and hospitals to offer kosher and other religious-based dietary options. Pritzker said local school districts, rather than the state board of education, have the understanding of local needs required to enter into food-service contracts. The new legislation addresses the governor’s concerns.
(Springfield-jm) – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding deer hunters there are dozens of locations where deer can be tested for chronic wasting disease free of charge during the upcoming hunting season. Chronic wasting disease is a fatal disease of the central nervous system in deer and elk. It was first detected in a suspect adult female deer from northwest Boone County in 2002. The disease is currently confined to a 19-county area in the northern third of Illinois.
(Springfield-jm) – Deer hunting season is almost upon us. 53rd District State Senator Tom Bennett of Gibson City says archery season has already begun…
53rd District State Senator Tom Bennett of Gibson City.
(Urbana-jm) – Champaign County Environmental Stewards are coming together to build a Household Hazardous Waste collection facility in Urbana. Organizers said the need for the $170,000 space located on 901 Saline Court is needed year-round, adding it will improve the health and safety of the community. The program will decrease risks of groundwater and surface water contamination, as well as accidental poisonings. It will also lessen exposure to hazardous chemicals and highly toxic smoke for first responders going to house fires. Fundraising for the project should start early 2024.
(Champaign-jm) – Busey Bank is going through a change in leadership after a mutually agreed-upon separation with its President and CEO Robin Elliott. The company said that Elliott has transitioned into a consultative role this week. This role will last for the remainder of the year, at which point his employment by Busey Bank will end. Van Dukeman, current Chairman of the Bank, has been appointed to serve as President and CEO alongside his current position.
(Paxton–jc) With the 5 year new contract with the Flock Company for vehicle license plate readers in the city of Paxton, the initial impact has been a positive one. Paxton Mayor Bill Ingold says the cameras are just used for crimes, not traffic violations…
Paxton Mayor Bill Ingold
(Springfield–jc) The Illinois Pork Producers Association is represented by a Board of Directors from 6 regional districts and up to 12 at-large positions along other industry representatives. The Board of Directors is composed entirely of pork producers , and these producers serve on a variety of committees that plan association activities throughout the year. Producer delegates set policy and give direction to programs at the annual meeting. The Illinois Pork Producers Association is currently seeking to fill seat vacancies in Districts One and Four as also several at-large positions. Deadline to apply is December 15th
(Roberts-jm) – The 2nd annual Flessner Fall Fest will take place Saturday, October 28th in Roberts. The fest is a fundraiser for the Flessner family, who have two boys diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. Spokesperson Daniel Flessner says there has been a lot of progress made in the fight against muscular dystrophy…
Flessner Fall Fest Spokesperson Daniel Flessner.
