(Springfield-jm) – State and local police are beefing up patrols for the Saint Patrick’s Day holiday. The annual Saint Patty’s Enforcement is already underway and will last through the early morning hours of March 18th says Illinois Department of Transportation Spokesperson Paul Wappel…
Illinois Department of Transportation Spokesperson Paul Wappel. Wappel says the best thing you can do is make a plan ahead of time for how you’re going to safely get home after drinking.
(Springfield-jm) – A bacteria that can cause Legionnaires’ disease has been detected at two Illinois Department of Corrections facilities. The Illinois Department of Public Health and Department of Corrections on Friday announced legionella bacteria was detected during routine water testing at the Stateville and Joliet Treatment Center facilities. Currently, no inmates or staff at either facility are exhibiting symptoms of the disease and all potentially affected individuals in custody have been notified.
(Springfield-jm) – This is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and the Illinois Department of Human Services says help is available. Those with a gambling addiction often hide their problem from family members, so DHS is working to let the public know about support services and the signs of this disorder, says Spokesperson Patrick Laughlin…
Illinois Department of Human Services Spokesperson Patrick Laughlin. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit the website: we know the feeling dot org.
(Champaign-jm) – The Champaign Fire Department responded to a house fire early Sunday afternoon. Firefighters arrived at 2509 Maplewood Drive at 2:24 p.m. on Sunday and found a fire in the house’s kitchen. They deployed several hose lines and were able to extinguish the fire. The fire was attributed to cooking. No firefighters or house occupants were injured, but the occupants will be displaced as a result of the damage.
(Rantoul-tr) – The Village of Rantoul Recreation Department is hosting a Rules of the Road Class at the recreation building in Rantoul on March 15th at 10am. Rantoul Recreation Department Director Luke Humphrey says it's good study time for those looking to take their written drivers exam…
Village of Rantoul Recreation Department Director Luke Humphrey.
(Undated-jm) – The crop numbers are in and central Illinois topped the state in yields last year. For soybeans, Piatt County came in on top with 76.1 bushels per acre. Champaign County came in second at 74.2 bushels per acre. Macon, Moultire and Sangamon Counties rounded out the top 5. DeWitt County 69.6, Vermilion County 66.3, Ford County 65.8 and Iroquois County 56.9. As for corn, Champaign County led the state with 222.4 bushels per acre. Piatt County 212.8, DeWitt County 209.2, Ford County 199, Vermilion County 196.9 and Iroquois County 194.2.
(Washington-jm) – The Agriculture Department is currently providing technical assistance and feedback as Congress begins the process of shaping a new Farm Bill. Rod Bain reports…
(Springfield-jm) – The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging the public to check their smoke alarms as they sprang forward this weekend. Daylight Saving Time serves as a great reminder to make sure your smoke detectors are working, testing and replacing batteries as needed, says Fire Marshal Spokesperson J-C Fultz…
State Fire Marshal Spokesperson JC Fultz. Fultz also recommends families practice their escape plan and meeting area in case of a fire.
(Washington-jm) – Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis has introduced legislation that creates a loan program to incentivize new investments in rural areas. The Rural Investment in America Act would provide enhanced lending authority to the Small Business Administration to provide loans to businesses that manufacture goods in industrial parks by offering partial loan forgiveness. To qualify, a business must establish a new presence or expand in a rural area industrial park.
(Springfield-jm) – Secretary of State Jesse White’s office is giving the public more time to get their driver’s license and ID cards renewed. No need to rush into a driver’s services facility, you now have until the end of July to update your license, says Secretary of State Spokesperson Henry Haupt…
Secretary of State Spokesperson Henry Haupt. The extension does not apply to CDL’s. Haupt reminds there are things you can take care of online, like renewing your license plate sticker: at il sos dot gov.
(Rantoul-jm) – A Rantoul man who shot in self defense has been sentenced to a year probation after pleading guilty to a single count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. 52 year old Antonio Davis received the sentence after pleading guilty in February in connection to the August 9th shooting death of Blake Williams of Buckley. Williams forced his way into Davis’ Rantoul home and got into a struggle with Davis before Davis shot him with a shotgun.
(Ashkum-jm) – District 21 Illinois State Police will be conducting distracted driving enforcement patrols tonight. WPXN’s Jason Madden has the details…
(Springfield-jm) – The spring legislative session is winding down. 106th District State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City talks about what's next for the general assembly…
106th District State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City.
(Paxton-jm) – A salt truck flipped over on its side Friday morning. This happened on Route 9 going east in Paxton. No injuries were reported.
(Washington-jm) – The Agriculture Secretary believes biofuels will play an important part in our nation's energy security both in the present and in the future. Rod Bain reports…
