(Champaign-jm) – Champaign police are investigating a shooting that occurred on North Prospect Monday evening. Police were called for shots fired near Dotty’s by the Meijer on North Prospect Avenue. No word on if anyone was injured in the shooting.
(Undated-jm) – Winter weather will be making its way through central Illinois this week. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from tonight through Thursday night. Forecasters say over a foot of snow is possible making travel impossible. Stay with WPXN News for the latest.
(Springfield-jm) – 1099-G tax forms are now available for those who collected state or federal unemployment benefits last year. If you received unemployment in 2021, you’re going to need this form to do your taxes, says Illinois Department of Employment Security Acting Director Kristin Richards…
State Department of Employment Security Acting Director Kristin Richards. Claimants who have already opted to get the form electronically should have gotten an email with instructions. Everyone else will get a paper in the mail. Again that website is: ides dot illinois dot gov.
(Undated-jm) – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 23,797 new Coronavirus cases and 255 additional deaths since Friday. The seven day positivity rate is down to 9.1 percent. Locally since Friday, Champaign County reported 1,987 new cases and 1 additional death. Iroquois County reported 206 new cases and 4 additional deaths. Vermilion County reported 302 new cases and 1 additional death. Ford County did not have a report.
(Paxton-jm) – Paxton city leaders are working to address flooding issues within the community. Mayor Bill Ingold says they’ve identified some areas and are working with engineers to address the problem…
Paxton Mayor Bill Ingold.
(Champaign-jm) – Firefighters were called to a house in Champaign Monday afternoon after a shed at that house caught fire. The fire happened at 1221 Holiday Drive. Firefighters reported flames and smoke coming from the shed when they arrived and deployed several hose lines. The fire was extinguished shortly after. Firefighters were able to determine that the fire was accidental and caused by outdoor gasoline power equipment. No one was hurt.
(Springfield-jm) – Governor J-B Pritzker will give his State of the State and Budget Address before both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly Wednesday. 106th District State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City talks about the address…
106th District State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City. WPXN News will have the latest on the Governor’s address as well as local reaction on our afternoon news Wednesday and our morning news on Thursday.
(Undated-jm) – Mike Marron will face a familiar opponent in the November election. Cindy Cunningham of Royal announced she will once again seek the Democratic nomination for the 104th House District. She was defeated by Marron in 2018 and 2020.
(Washington-jm) – Low numbers in USDA cattle inventory report have surprised many analysts. Gary Crawford reports…
(Springfield-jm) – There’s a renewed push for legislation ending a special surcharge on your natural gas bill. Lawmakers approved the surcharge in 2013 to help utilities pay for urgent infrastructure repairs, says Representative Joyce Mason of Gurnee…
State Representative Joyce Mason. Mason’s proposal ends the surcharge on Peoples Gas, Nicor and Ameren Illinois bills. She says families are already struggling to pay home heating costs and don’t need to be saddled with extra fees.
(Gifford-tr) – Even with supply chain bottlenecks causing shortages of multiple different goods throughout the country, Double Y Sales of Cissna Park owner Tom Yergler is proud to have a well stocked inventory heading into the upcoming spring season. Winter is a good time for deals on mowers, he will store your new mower and get it to you this spring...
Double Y Sales of Cissna Park owner Tom Yergler.
(Champaign-jm) – A new autism treatment center opened yesterday at 2301 W Bradley Avenue in Champaign. Lighthouse Autism Center offers applied behavior analysis therapy for children who are on the spectrum. This treatment includes customized plans to fit each child’s needs. They say they can enroll more than 20 kids and create 40 new jobs. Lighthouse has several locations in Indiana and Michigan – but this is their first center in Illinois.
(Paxton-tr) – Over 300 kids are involved in the K-5th grade Paxton Park District basketball program. Many of them even come from different towns in the area. Paxton Park District Director Cody Evans has more about the program…
Paxton Park District Director Cody Evans.
(Undated-jm) – The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s working lands, water and wildlife partnership project is looking to improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat and preserve farmland around the state. Funding will go to 26 Illinois counties including Ford, Iroquois, Champaign and Vermilion Counties.
(Washington-jm) – The latest farm price index report from USDA shows that 2021 ended with a surge in the prices of most commodities. Gary Crawford reports…
