(Springfield-jm) -- Governor J-B Pritzker is signing a new law creating economic incentives for electric vehicle production. The measure provides tax credits to electric vehicle manufacturers which create jobs and build facilities in Illinois says Governor Pritzker…

 

 

Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker. The Governor says this is a major step towards his goal of having one million vehicles on the road by 2030.

 

 

(Undated-jm) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting 3,005 new Coronavirus cases and 20 additional deaths. The seven day positivity rate rose to 3.4 percent. Champaign County reported 72 new cases. Vermilion County reported 77 new cases. Ford and Iroquois Counties did not have a report Tuesday.

 

(Gordyville-tr)-- The Country Christmas Craft Show held at Gordyville has featured many unique crafts and holiday decor for 38 years. Christmas Craft Show Spokesperson Stacy Huls took time to honor 38 years of successful craft shows…

 

 

Country Christmas Craft Show Spokesperson Stacy Huls.

 

(Champaign-jm) -- Champaign Police were dispatched to the Texas Roadhouse on Country Fair Drive around 9:30 p.m. Monday in response to reported shots fired. After an investigation, police officers said there was a domestic dispute that began inside the restaurant. The dispute carried over outdoors to the parking lot where shots were fired.

 

(Farmer City-tr) -- A big crowd is expected at this year's Farmer City Christmas Parade being held on Sunday, November 21st. Farmer City Christmas Parade Spokesperson Chad Wills says more than just locals join in the holiday cheer…

 

 

Farmer City Christmas Parade Spokesperson Chad Wills.

 

 

(Watseka-jm) -- The Iroquois County Public Health Department is offering Pfizer and Moderna COVID boosters. The health department will host the boosters Monday through Friday 9 to 3:30. The boosters will be given by appointment only.

 

 

(Washington-jm) -- 2022 could be a very unusual year for the nation's meat sector. Gary Crawford reports…

 

 

 

(Springfield-jm) -- The Illinois Department of Transportation is announcing some improvements to its winter road conditions website. “Getting Around Illinois dot com” just got a makeover that will provide more localized information, says IDOT Spokesperson Paul Wappel…

 

 

IDOT Spokesperson Paul Wappel. Priority will be given to the most traveled interstates and U-S Routes by appearing more boldly on the map. The website, getting around illinois dot com, is updated constantly, 24 hours a day.

 

(Gibson City-tr) -- The Gibson City Council approved a new part time officer to patrol in Gibson City. Gibson City Mayor Dan Dickey says the job also came with a bonus…

 

 

Gibson City Mayor Dan Dickey.

 

 

(Urbana-jm) -- A man sentenced to 60 months’ imprisonment for receipt and possession of child pornography. According to officials, Neal A. Evans, 51, previously of Piatt County and now of rural Ogden, Illinois, was sentenced yesterday. Evans pleaded guilty to attempted receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography, back in July 2021.

 

 

(Rantoul-tr) -- The Community Service Center in Rantoul is accepting donations for their Holiday Bureau program to help families in need. Holiday Bureau Spokesperson Andy Kulczyki has more on eligibility...

 

 

Holiday Bureau Spokesperson Andy Kulczyki.

 

 

(Champaign County-jm) -- The Champaign County Coroner has identified the male driver involved in a single motor vehicle crash on Sunday morning.  According to officials, on November 14, Ezekiel Short III, 39, of Villa Grove, was pronounced dead at 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Officials say Short was traveling on Homer Lake Rd. near Ogden, IL when the crash occurred.  Champaign County Coroner Duane Northrup pronounced Short dead on scene, and preliminary autopsy results indicate Short died from blunt force injuries he received when he was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.

 

 

(Washington-jm) -- Analysts are already trying to predict the outcome of next spring's planting season. Will producers plant more corn? The answer is a definite "maybe".  Gary Crawford reports…

 

 

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at Iroquois West High School today from 9-3.

 

The Paxton Emergency Response Service will hold their all you can eat chicken and noodle supper tomorrow from 5-7 pm at their building located at 134 W. State Street. Meal includes chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread dessert and drink for $10.