(Rantoul-jm) – Two people are dead following a crash on I-57 near Rantoul Monday afternoon. According to Illinois State Police, a vehicle traveling westbound on county road 3200 slid off the overpass, landing on top of a northbound semi. A southbound vehicle was struck by debris from the accident. The driver of the westbound vehicle and the driver of the semi died at the scene. Both northbound and southbound lanes of traffic were shut down for several hours.
(Rantoul–jc) A bond issue to upgrade a power upgrade will help with future development. Rantoul Mayor Chuck Smith says the Prospect Station project is an investment in the future of the village…
Rantoul Mayor Chuck Smith
(Springfield-jm) – Starting in the new year, Illinois hunters and fishers can have longer licenses from the state. Thanks to a new law going into effect in 2024, residents can choose to obtain three-year hunting, fishing, sportsmen and trapping licenses instead of an annual one for three times the cost of an annual one. The law was sponsored in the Senate by State Senator Patrick Joyce of Essex, who said the longer licenses will save residents some hassle by not needing a yearly renewal.
(Springfield-jm) – The state’s gun ban officially takes effect in less than a week. 53rd District State Senator Tom Bennett of Gibson City talks about the ban and the legal proceedings taking place…
53rd District State Senator Tom Bennett of Gibson City. To find out more information about the ban and registry visit isp dot illinois dot gov.
(Danville-jm) – The Adult Education and Literacy department at Danville Area Community College will host a New Year, New You event at the Danville Village Mall/DACC Barbering classroom on Saturday, January 6, from 1:00 to 3:00PM. The event is intended for individuals 16 years and over who wish to obtain their Illinois High School Diploma, and for non-native English-speaking individuals who wish to improve their English reading, speaking, and writing skills.
(Washington-jm) – Food prices could make news again in 2024, but a different kind of news. Gary Crawford reports…
(Livingston County-jm) – The Livingston County Board of Health has a new president. Dr. James Day announced he is retiring after 40 years. Day began on the board of health in 1983. The Board of Health voted to appoint MaLinda Hillman, former Livingston County Health Department nurse of 39 years and administrator from 1996-2019, to the role of president
(Springfield-jm) – Children will not have to confront their alleged abusers in court with a new Illinois law beginning January 1. House Bill 2607 was introduced by state Rep. Adam Niemerg, of Dieterich, states a child under 13 years of age shall testify outside the courtroom when warranted, though testimony would be provided through closed circuit TV. Niemerg told The Center Square that the law is about protecting children.
(Springfield-jm) – Illinois high school seniors have new hurdles to overcome to get to college. High school students are waiting several extra weeks to get their hands on a newly designed Free Application for Student Aid. You might know it better as FAFSA. Joe Ulery reports…
(Champaign County-jm) – The iconic jingling of bells, the red kettle, and wishing everybody a “merry Christmas” sounds like a recipe for a classic Christmas movie — or in this case, a way to fundraise for a good cause. Saturday marked the end of the Salvation Army’s bell ringing kettle collection in Champaign County. Leading up to Christmas, they collected donations at 21 sites throughout the county.
(Washington-jm) – Cattle feedlot placements finally are dropping down below last year. Gary Crawford reports…
(Champaign-jm) – In order to install water service at 214 E Clark Street, DUCE Construction will close Third Street between University Avenue and Clark Street. The closure will begin on Wednesday and will reopen on Friday, January 5.
WPXN News Notes…
First Lutheran Church of Paxton will hold a blood drive today from 10-2. Appointments are requested by emailing Kevin Hanson at emtcoor at hotmail dot com.
