(Undated-jm) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 9,126 Coronavirus cases since Friday and 30 additional deaths. The seven day positivity rate has risen to 6 percent. Locally since last week, Iroquois County reported 43 new cases bringing their total to 3,445. Vermilion County reported 148 new cases and 2 additional deaths, bringing their total number of cases to 10,878 and deaths to 158. Champaign County reported 219 new cases and 1 additional death bringing their total number of cases to 22,863 and deaths to 165. Ford County did not have a report.
(Springfield-jm) -- Four new state laws are designed to further protect Illinois seniors. One law extends the sale of the lottery’s Alzheimer’s scratch-off ticket which raises money for awareness and care. Another, hits close to home for Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, whose mom’s Alzheimer's went undiagnosed until it was at a very advanced stage…
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton. Another lets seniors take an online defensive driving course and still get a discount on their car insurance while the fourth ensures that residents of long term care facilities can speak virtually with family during a public health emergency.
(Rural Paxton-jm) -- Paxton firefighters were called to a vehicle fire Monday. Crews were called to the fire on 500 North between 1 and 2 miles west of Paxton. No injuries were reported.
(Gibson City--jc) Gibson City leaders approved spending 100 thousand dollars to help with recovery efforts at a special meeting last night. Gibson City residents and businesses continue to recover from devastating flood waters from last Thursday. The money comes from a special fund set up by local leaders. Those wanting to help residents and businesses can start by going on line at gibson-city-illinois-com-com
(Urbana-jm) -- University of Illinois students are returning. Freshman started moving in yesterday. The rest will begin their transition back throughout the week. The first day of classes is August 23rd.
(Springfield-jm) -- Older adults in Illinois will have better access to driver training programs that may cut their insurance costs, under a new law sponsored by State Representative Dan Brady of Normal. Brady talks about the measure..
State Representative Dan Brady of Normal.
(Gibson City-jm) -- Governor J-B Pritzker is requesting a federal review of damage assessments in Ford County following last week's floods. The assessments, which are tentatively scheduled to begin on August 18, could provide the documentation necessary to support a request for federal assistance.
(Gifford-jm) -- An area bank has made a donation to a school supply drive. Gifford State Bank recently donated $500 to Country Health and Rehab’s school supply drive to help purchase school supplies for area kids.
(Washington-jm) -- The latest corn and soybean condition ratings compared unfavorably with the same time last year. Stephanie Ho reports…
(Springfield-jm) -- Governor J-B Pritzker is signing a package of legislation to further honor and protect Illinois service members. One of the seven new laws means families of fallen National Guard soldiers killed in active duty will be presented with the American Flag while another reverses dishonorable charges that were issued because of a service member's sexuality, says the Governor…
Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker. Other new laws help expedite professional license applications submitted by service members or their spouses and require the POW/MIA flag to be flown at all state parks within five years.
(Buckley-jm) -- The village of Buckley has a new ordinance control officer. Terry Whitebird was hired for the position. Chris White, the village’s former police officer handled ordinance complaints up until he was fired earlier this year.
(Springfield-jm) -- The state is one month into the new fiscal year which began July 1st. 106th District State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City talks about how the state has done so far…
106th District State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City.
(Paxton-jm) -- The Ford County Board will meet this afternoon for a special meeting where they are expected to issue a disaster declaration following flooding in the Gibson City and Elliott areas. Damage assessment crews spent the weekend in those communities assessing damage. Those with damage that did not receive a visit can call the Ford County Emergency Management Agencies Emergency Operations Center at 217-379-9498 or 217-379-9499.
(Urbana-jm) -- A proposal passed by State Senator Scott Bennett of Champaign requiring pharmaceutical companies to post a notice informing consumers that they may request current pharmacy retail prices at the point of sale was signed into law by Governor J-B Pritzker. Customers will also be told the retail price of a prescription drug, both in writing and electronically, prior to purchase.
(Washington-jm) -- A USDA report shows China's imports of U.S. agricultural products slowed down in June, but were still higher than a year ago. Gary Crawford reports…
(Cissna Park--jc) -- Cissna Park’s 134 annual Old Settlers celebration is set to begin later this week. The annual parade steps off on Saturday at noon. WPXN will be broadcasting the parade live with Becky Puetz as part of our Summer Fun tour.
