(Springfield-jm) -- The next drawing for the state’s vaccine lottery will be held today. In the second drawing, three prizes of 100 thousand dollars will be awarded from a statewide pool of adults. That will happen each Monday through August 16th says Governor J-B Pritzker…
Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker. The state will check the vaccine rolls a week prior to see who is eligible and a grand finale drawing will be held August 26th. More than 72 percent of Illinois adults have received at least one dose of the vaccine and 57 percent are now fully vaccinated.
(Springfield-jm) -- Better make sure you have auto insurance, because Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s Office will be checking. The office is using a new system to track down those that aren’t covered as required by law, says Secretary of State Spokesperson Henry Haupt…
Secretary of State Spokesperson Henry Haupt. Those busted will be hit with a 100 dollar fine and have their license plate suspended. But, if you get a letter from the Secretary of State’s office saying you don’t have insurance but you actually do, you’ll need to contact your agent to get that verified.
(Thomasboro-jm) -- Two people were taken to the hospital following an accident near Thomasboro Saturday afternoon. State police say both vehicles were traveling south on Route 45 just after 1pm, when one vehicle swerved to miss the other. The vehicles collided and ended up in the median. The driver of the vehicle that struck the other vehicle was cited for aggravated DUI, driving while license revoked, failure to reduce speed and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
(Rantoul-jm) -- Police have arrested one of two suspects in the drive-by shooting in which two young girls were shot and three men grazed by bullets on July 4th. 18 year old Teigan Hunt was arrested. Police are also looking for a 16 year old. Bond was set at 1 million dollars.
(Springfield-jm) -- The Illinois General Assembly approved a $42 billion budget in the waning hours of the spring legislative session. 106th District State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City talks about the budget process…
Representative Bennett says during the rush to push it through a critical error was made…
106th District State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City.
(Undated-jm) -- The Illinois Department of Transportation is announcing construction on Route 9 from the Ford/Vermilion County line to Route 1 in Hoopeston will begin today. The project involves pavement patching and resurfacing and intermittent lane closures will be required. Work is expected to be completed in late November.
(Paxton--jc) -- A local blood drive is set for today at the First Lutheran Church in Paxton. Event coordinator Kevin Hanson says those who are donating will receive a thank you gift…
Paxton Blood Drive Event Coordinator Kevin Hanson
Blood supplies are in short supply in the local area, region and state.
(Springfield-jm) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health is adopting school COVID-19 prevention guidance put out by the CDC. Under the guidance, teachers and students who are fully vaccinated do not have to wear a mask, but it’s recommended that those who aren’t continue wearing a mask indoors. Governor J-B Pritzker says he’s pleased the information has been put out…
Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker. The CDC also recommends that students in the classroom are spaced three feet apart and that disinfection, handwashing, screening testing and other measures continue.
(Paxton-jm) -- Paxton firefighters were called to an oven fire Sunday morning. Crews were called to the fire in the 600 block of East Pells Street just before 11 am. No injuries were reported.
(Piper City-jm) -- The Ford County Public Health Department is teaming up with the Illinois National Guard to do a COVID vaccine clinic in Piper City. The Pfizer vaccine clinic will be held at Piper City Junior High from 8 to 2:30 on July 15th. Those to get a vaccine on the 15th will be eligible to win tickets to Six Flags.
(Springfield-jm) -- Republican members of the Illinois General Assembly have filed a lawsuit over the Democrats redistricting efforts. 53rd District State Senator Jason Barickman of Bloomington says its not just Republicans that disagree with the way the maps were drawn…
Senator Barickman says he believes the lawsuits will stand and there could be changes…
53rd District State Senator Jason Barickman of Bloomington.
(Undated-jm) -- RSV cases in kids are on the rise in Central Illinois. RSV is a respiratory virus that has common cold-like symptoms. Normal respiratory illness season starts in October and ends in April or May.
