(Springfield-jm) – With just over two weeks until the deadline for gun owners to register their assault weapons with the state, a panel of federal judges shut down a request from the plaintiffs to review the case again. A smaller panel of judges on the 7th Judicial Circuit already ruled in the state’s favor earlier this month. The request for the review was the last step standing between this case and the U.S. Supreme Court.
(Springfield-jm) – National Federation of Independent Business’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased 0.1 point in November to 90.6, which marks the 23rd consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Twenty-two percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, unchanged from October but 10 points lower than this time last year.
(Springfield-jm) – Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker is encouraging Illinoisans to adopt shelter animals. The Governor talks about legislation passed to protect animals…
Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker.
(Danville-jm) – Danville Area Community College recently received an in-kind donation valued at $10,000 to support the College’s new Cancer Registry Management program. ERS, a Health Catalyst Company is an industry leader in cancer-registry support. ERS has donated its nationally acclaimed CRStar software to DACC, providing the College with CRStar licenses for up to 25 students.
(Washington-jm) – WIC Program supporters are calling for full and predictable funding for this respected nutrition assistance program for low income women, infants and children. Gary Crawford reports…
(Savoy-jm) – Two people, including a 12-year-old boy, were arrested in Champaign County on Tuesday after the Sheriff’s Office said they assaulted and robbed a man last week in Savoy. Officials said the 12-year-old and 19-year-old Darren Mosley, both from Champaign, were arrested after the sheriff”s office released two images of the suspects on social media. The community responded to the images positively, officials said, and their tips led directly to the arrests. The two are accused of a robbery which happened on December 7 just before 11 p.m. A man leaving a gym in Savoy was approached by two suspects, who pepper sprayed and beat him before taking his wallet and headphones.
(Paxton–jc)-- In our morning news Fantastic Local Finds for Christmas…
The Pop Loft Florist is more than just flowers. They also provide a wide variety of balloon creations, and also carry cleaning supplies and have several vendor products. Owner Samantha Magers says they have candy and more…
The Pop Loft Florist of Paxton Owner Samantha Magers.
Phone orders may be placed by calling 217-391-3838.
They also have Christmas Centerpieces available now
WPXN news will feature gift shopping ideas and Fantastic Finds from the local area each weekday morning on the news this holiday season.
(Springfield-jm) – The USDA has just released updated Plant Hardiness Zone Maps for the nation. The new maps have moved Illinois planting zones to a higher number of designations in response to warmer winters and other climate changes. Dr. Trent Ford, the Illinois State Climatologist at the University of Illinois, said farmers have been reporting changing conditions since the last hardiness zone maps were released in 2012. The coldest growing zone in Illinois is in the top northwest portion of the state, which is designated “5a.” Most of northern Illinois is designated “5b.” Moderating conditions from Lake Michigan and urban sprawl put the majority of Chicagoland in zone “6a.” Most of central Illinois north of Interstate 70 is also designated “6a.” Areas between I-70 and I-64 are designated zone “6b.” Most of southern Illinois falls in zone “7a.”
(Springfield-jm) – Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker is encouraging Illinoisans to adopt shelter animals. The Governor says the best place to adopt a furry loved one is through a local animal shelter…
Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker.
(Champaign-jm) – Some taxpayers in Champaign County are upset to hear that Champaign schools are asking for more money from property taxes next year. They said they were left out of the decision-making process. School administrators said they want taxpayers to know that the total revenue they get is based on a rate decided by the county. Administrators said they must ask for a higher figure reflecting inflation and cost increases. They want to increase it from $138 million in property taxes this year to $150 million next year, and it doesn’t sit well with some taxpayers in the district.
(Washington-jm) – The findings from USDA’s premiere ag data collection survey will become available in early 2024, offering a snapshot in time regarding U.S. agriculture. Rod Bain reports…
(Danville-jm) – Efforts continue at the Vermilion County Animal Shelter in Danville on helping dogs get through the mysterious bacteria or virus that’s been causing trouble for about the past month. The shelter continues to hold off on taking in any additional stray dogs. They now have 26 dogs with long term upper respiratory difficulties, along with 13 that have pneumonia.
