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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Has Signed Sweeping Abortion Protections into Law

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed sweeping abortion protections into law that establish women's access to the procedure as a "fundamental right." The legislation signed into law Wednesday puts Illinois at odds with Republican-led states that have been embracing steep abortion restrictions....

 

 

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker

The measure voids old abortion regulations that were on the books but had never taken effect because of court orders. It also requires insurance coverage for abortions, contraception and related medical care.

 

 

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — As a federal prosecutor on Wednesday shared with jurors grisly details of how they claim a former University of Illinois doctoral student kidnapped a visiting scholar from China, then beat her to death with a baseball bat , defense attorneys intent on sparing their client a possible death penalty offered an exceptional claim: He did it. Opening statements began Wednesday in the federal death-penalty trial of Brendt Christensen, who is accused of killing 26-year-old Yingying Zhang.

 

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Pope Francis has deemed the first known black Roman Catholic priest in the United States to be "venerable," positioning the former slave for possible sainthood. The Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, says the pontiff's designation Wednesday of the Rev. Augustine Tolton as venerable means the church intensely scrutinized his life and recognizes it as one of "heroic virtue." The designation puts Tolton two steps away from possible canonization.


 

(Paxton--jc)  One group continues to seek another use for the Eastlawn School Building. The Paxton Buckley Loda School Board says they have already made plans to tear down the building as part of a new school project. No one came to the board during the referendum process and planning stages concerning the future of the aging building. A group wanting to save the structure made their pitch at last nights school board meeting. The consensus of the board is to continue with their plans.

 

(Milfor--ba) The annual Milford Fun Days are this weekend. The weekend is full of activities says Spokesperson Jason Reed...

 

Milford Fun Days Spokesperson Jason Reed

 

(Springfield--jc)  -- Some success stories with the Paxton Buckley Loda F F A from the state convention in Springfield. The local chapter had 3 students compete in the state Agriscience fair. Autumn Bruens and Lizzy Ruetter won their area of Plant Systems and were announced as National Finalist candidates. Christina White also competed. Mikayla Jones was named one of the top 10 chapter presidents. Kelsey Vaughn was recognized as one of Illinois' American Degree candidates. PBL was also recognized multiple times for National Chapter Awards.Today is the final day for the F F A convention. Fisher High Schools Sophia Horton will serve her last day representing the state as F F A President. A new slate of officers will be elected later today.



Paxton, IL—06/19/19—The Ford County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce the implementation of the Medical Priority Dispatch Systemto better serve the residents of Ford County in emergency situations. With this new system, emergency dispatchers will follow nationally recognized standards and research-based protocols to identify life-threatening situations and to safely prioritize calls for fast response. The protocols guide emergency dispatchers through a series of questions they ask callers in order to identify the issue so they can send the correct help to the victim.  Emergency dispatchers will also use the questions to provide responders with accurate information so they can more effectively give care once they’re on the scene. Additionally, with the MPDS® emergency dispatchers can provide lifesaving and safety instructions to callers and victims before responders arrive. For example, by using the MPDS, the emergency dispatcher can instruct a caller on performing CPR or delivering a baby.

 

 

(Paxton---jc)  -- Officials with the Paxton Ole Fashioned 4th of July Celebration are looking for the next Little Mister and Little Miss for the annual celebration. Entry forms are found on  the Paxton Chamber of Commerce website. The contest is set for 6pm July 3rd at Pells Park in the city. WPXN will be sponsoring the annual watermelon eating contest on the 4th of July at the park.

(Springfield--jc)  --A case challenging Illinois’ Firearm Owners Identification card law is headed to the Illinois Supreme Court, but a gun rights group said it could end up in the nation's highest court. Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson said the case out of White County involved a disabled woman who had a single-shot .22 caliber rifle. Pearson says the judge in White County said the FOID card is unconstitutional in the home. The case now bypasses the appellate court because it deals with constitutional issues If the state Supreme Court agrees with the White County judge's decision, Pearson said it means people could keep a firearm in the home without a FOID card.

 

(Springfield--jc)  --New polling found Illinois’ proposed progressive income tax ballot initiative may be off to a rocky start in terms of public opinion.A  We-Ask-America poll of 800 likely Illinois voters shows support for changing the state’s flat income tax to one that would allow lawmakers to tax higher earners at higher rates stood at 51 percent as of the last days of May. While 51 percent would be just enough for the measure to succeed in November 2020, it has dropped eight percentage points since February. Governor. J.B. Pritzker says that groups like Ideas Illinois, which funded the poll, have spread misinformation about what his income tax proposal would do.

 

(Springfield--jc)  --With Fathers’ Day just around the corner, consumer finance website WalletHub ranked the best and worst states for dads. Illinois came in just above the middle of the pack at No. 21. The highest ranked subcategory was daycare quality, where Illinois ranked No. 7. Illinois ranked No. 47 for the unemployment rate for dads with children younger than 18.

 

 

(Paxton--jc)  A food distribution event is set for one local church today. St Marys and St Joseph Parish Center Spokesperson Judy Popel has the details…

 

 

St Marys and St Joseph Parish Center Spokesperson Judy Popel

 

FAIR OAKS, Ind. (AP) — Authorities have arrested one of three people charged with animal cruelty following the release of video showing workers kicking and throwing young calves at a northwestern Indiana dairy farm that's an agritourism destination. The Newton County Sheriff's Department said Wednesday 36-year-old Edgar Gardozo-Vasquez of Brook is being held at the Newton County Jail on a felony charge of torturing or mutilating a vertebrate animal and misdemeanor animal cruelty at Fair Oaks Farms.

 

(Gibson City--dg)  -- The seventh annual Mid-Summer Fun Run, sponsored by the American Legion Riders Post 568 in Gibson City and the Ford County Old-Timers, will be held Saturday, July 13. The event starts at the Urbana VFW post with signups starting at 10:30 a.m. The ride leaves the VFW post at noon. Food, beverages and entertainment will be provided at the final stop, the Carter household. There will also be 50/50 drawings, live music, an auction, a bonfire after dark and free camping. Donations of $20 per person will be accepted for the poker run ($15 at the gate). All profits and donations will benefit local veterans in Champaign County. Participants must be at least 21 years old. For more information or to make a donation, contact Larry Carter (217-841-6357), Ted Kaiser (217-249-4556) or Steve Bemount (217-841-8181).

 

 

The Gibson Area Chamber of Commerce annual Fish Fry is today from 5-7 pm at North Park Pavillion. Musical Entertainment will be provided by the Gibson City Community band from 6-7pm.  Menu included all-you-can-eat fish along with baked beans, coleslaw, macaroni salad, chips, bread and drink. Cost is $5. Carryout orders will be available. Desert provided by the G-C-M-S Band Boosters.


 

 

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