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53 Year old Clifford Brewer arrested for 3 counts of first degree murder in Cullum

CULLOM, Ill. (AP) — A 53-year-old man has been arrested in the Christmas Day shootings of three people in a small eastern Illinois community. The bodies of a 51-year-old man, 48-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man were found at a home early Wednesday morning in Cullom. Dispatchers received a call about the shootings shortly after 2 a.m. State police say Clifford Brewer was arrested Wednesday and jailed on three counts of first-degree murder. A court hearing is expected today.  The names of the victims, their relationships to the suspect and a motive behind the shootings were not immediately released. About 550 people live in Cullom.

 

NEW LENOX, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois freeway has been shut down after a semitrailer rolled over and leaked acid onto the roadway. State police say the 33-year-old driver was heading west on Interstate 80 near New Lenox about 8 a.m. Thursday when the truck began to sway as he tried to change lanes. The vehicle struck the guardrail and rolled over in a ditch. An estimated 100 gallons (378 liters) of phosphoric acid leaked from the truck. Hazardous materials teams were called in to contain the chemical. No injuries were reported. Police say the driver was cited for improper lane usage. New Lenox is about 40 miles (64 kilometers) southwest of Chicago. 

 

CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois Gaming Board has moved to revoke the license of a video gambling operator for allegedly offering a $5 million “illegal inducement” to the owner of a gambling parlor chain. A spokesman for Rick Heidner has dismissed the claim, calling it a "smear campaign." The board's disciplinary complaint earlier this month comes after Heidner's name came up in a federal search warrant of then-state Sen. Martin Sandoval's offices. Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration has also said it won't sell state-owned land to Heidner for a proposed combined race track and casino project, Heidner hasn't been charged with wrongdoing. 

 

 

(Paxton-jm) -- Renovations to Clara Peterson Elementary School are pretty much wrapped up. There are just a handful of small projects left to be completed. Paxton Buckley Loda Schools Superintendent Cliff McClure talks about some of the features of the renovation…

 

 

PBL Schools Superintendent Cliff McClure.

 

(Buckley--jc)  Family and friends in and around the Buckley area are saying goodbye to a popular businessman, family member and friend on Saturday. Roger Weber of Buckley passed away on Wednesday morning . Roger owned and operated Weber Fertilizer and Trucking in Loda and Buckley. Weber’s interest ranged from cattle buying, the Buckley Dutchmasters, golf and fishng to playing cards. He was a devoted family man and cared for his family and community. He will be missed by all. Roger Weber’s funeral is set for Saturday morning at 11 at St John’s Lutheran Church in Buckley

 

 

Tri-County Players have set auditions for their next play, “The Last Séance”, by Herb Hassler, for Saturday, January 4th from 10 – noon. The auditions will be held at the Paxton Market Street Theatre, 120 N. Market St., Paxton. We will be looking for 3 men and 6 women to fill the parts in this slick farce: A family-operated séance scam is laid out before us. Attempts to conceal the swindle lead to a number of surprising twists amid frenetic action. The final startling twist of the play reveals to us - and the family - why this must be the last séance.To audition, you will need to read excerpts from the play. We will begin practicing on Monday, January 6th. Practices will be Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. The show dates are February 14 – 16 and 21 – 23.For additional information or to set up a different time to audition, contact Tammy Belanger at 217-766-1174.

 

 

(Undated-jm) -- Winter is hereand that means cold and snow. Experts have these tips to keep your four legged friends safe this winter. WPXN’s Jason Madden reports…

 

 

(Sprigfield--jc)  -- A new law will remove the statute of limitations for sexual assault crimes in Illinois.Lawmakers passed House Bill 2135 this spring. Oswego state Rep. Keith Wheeler introduced the measure in the House. Aurora state Sen. Linda Holmes introduced the Senate version. The law will remove the statute of limitations for the prosecution of sexual assault crimes against adults.  

General Counsel for the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Sarah Beuning said the new law was “a very big deal in the message it sends to survivors about how serious sexual assault is as a crime.”

 

(Springfield--jc)  -- Illinoisans will soon find out if the state's population has continued to decline The U.S. Census is scheduled to release its annual population estimates on Monday for the 12 months that ended in July 2019. This estimate will be the final one before the federal agency begins its ten-year count next spring. Last year, Illinois became the sixth most populous state, losing an estimated 45,000 people and falling behind Pennsylvania.  Some experts in the field say the loss of population trend in Illinois is likely to continue

 

 

(Washington-jm) -- What are some of the reasons behind USDA's recent adjustment of hog prices down for both this year and next? Rod Bain has the details…

 

 

 

(Ludlow-jm) -- The Ludlow Grade School District is seeking a four point nine nine percent increase to their tax levy. The increase would bring in an additional $463,791 to the district. District leaders say the increase is due to a climb in the total equalized assessed valuation in the district from $17,4771,640 to $17,908,431.

 

 

(Springfield--jc)  Now that Christmas is over, a horticulturist at the University of Illinois Extension has some tips for disposing of your live tree. Some communities and waste haulers have recycling programs. U of I Extension’s Richard Hentschel says there are other ways of disposing of that holiday tree…

 

 

 U of I Extension Horticulturist Richard Henschel

 

(Fisher-jm) -- The Fisher School District has received a commendable rating from the state in their recent report card. Juniors SAT scores as well as freshman and sophomore PSAT scores came in above the state average. The district says they are working on a plan to continue making improvements.

 

 

(Gifford-jm) -- Gifford’s water main project is moving forward. Bids for the project are expected to go out soon with the plans expected to be completed by Christmas. The plans must be submitted to the state EPA before the project can be awarded. Trustees are expected to review bids in February.

 

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