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Gasoline thefts being reported in Iroquois County

(Iroquois County-jm) – The Iroquois County Sheriff's Office is investigating several reported thefts of hundreds of gallons of gasoline from rural farm sites in the Gilman, Onarga, and Thawville areas. Police say the majority of reports involved on site fuel thefts, but in some cases the victims reported their bulk fuel tanks being taken. Given the recent increase in fuel prices and the state of the economy as a whole, the Sheriff's Office would like to remind the public that an increase in the cost of goods and services and a rise in burglaries and thefts go hand in hand.  The Sheriff's Office also recommends everyone take the necessary steps to properly and effectively secure your property, but also asks everyone to be vigilant of suspicious activity and if detected report it to 911. 

 

(Springfield-jm) – This is Flood Safety Week and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency has some important reminders. One of the biggest tips is to avoid flooded areas altogether, no matter how shallow you think it might be. IEMA Spokesperson Kevin Sur says just six inches of moving water can take a person down, and 12 inches can move a car…

 

 

IEMA Spokesperson Kevin Sur. Sur says you should also avoid bridges over fast moving flood waters. Learn more about flooding including clean up, online at: ready dot illinois dot gov.

 

(Gibson City-jm) – Gibson City police have released their recent activity report. On March 7th, Dewey Couch of Rankin and Eric Couch of Rantoul were arrested on in-state warrants.  On March 12th, Valerie Zachgo of Gibson City was arrested for disorderly conduct and filing a false police report. Steven Campbell of Gibson City was also arrested on March 12th for domestic battery.

 

(Thomasboro-jm) – A Chicago man has been charged with armed violence after police found drugs and a loaded weapon in his vehicle. Melvin Ector was charged with possession with intent to deliver cannabis, possession of cannabis and aggravated unlawful use of weapons after he was stopped on I-57 between Rantoul and Thomasboro. 

 

(Rantoul-tr) – The Village of Rantoul Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for youth baseball, softball, and t-ball. Rantoul Recreation Department Director Luke Humphrey is encouraging all youth interested to sign up…

 

 

Rantoul Recreation Department Director Luke Humphrey 

 

(Urbana-jm) – Champaign County prosecutors have dismissed charges against a former U of I student who had been at the heart of a sexual harassment complaint against a professor in 2019. Charges alleging Sunny Naqvi made false reports against one former boyfriend and entered and damaged the property of another were dismissed. Naqvi accused professor Joseph Petry of sexual harassment. He later resigned. 

 

(Urbana-jm) – The next dean of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine has been chosen. Pending Board of Trustee approval, the job will be Dr. Mark Cohen. Cohen will also assume the role of senior vice president and chief academic officer at Carle Health. He comes from the University of Michigan and will start in May.

 

(Washington-jm) – USDA has lowered expectations for U.S. wheat exports, amidst historically high prices. Stephanie Ho reports…

 

 

(Springfield-jm) – Governor J-B Pritzker is announcing the “Enjoy Illinois 300” NASCAR Cup Series in the Metro East area. The inaugural series will be held June 5th at the World Wide Technology Raceway in downstate Madison. The Governor says this will be great for the region…

 

 

Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker. There will be live entertainment as well and other area events including the World of Outlaws late model series in Pontoon Beach.

 

(Vermilion County-jm) – A man who attacked a jail custodian, stole his clothes and tried to escape custody in Vermilion County will serve prison time. Eric Lang was arrested on June 2, 2021, for stealing personal items from the home of a deceased victim. On June 5, while Lang was in custody at the Vermilion County Jail, he lured a custodian to a remote part of the jail, beat him up and stole his clothes, communication equipment and keys. Lang then tried to impersonate an employee to escape the jail, but was quickly exposed as an impostor, prosecutors said. Lang was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

 

(Pesotum-jm) – Illinois State Police will be conducting Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols in Champaign County tonight. WPXN’s Jason Madden has the details…

 

 

On Friday, March 11, 2022, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Kankakee Areas Metropolitan Enforcement Group Agents executed a search warrant at 323 N. Illinois Avenue, Kankakee, IL. During a search, Agents seized 5 firearms, approximately 164.5 grams of cannabis, approximately 6.7 grams of cocaine, multiple rounds of varying caliber ammunition and drug paraphernalia. The following residents were arrested, transported to the Jerome Combs Detention Center, and charged with the listed offenses. KAMEG was assisted by the Illinois State Police SWAT and Kankakee City Police Department. Anthony Sandoval, age 42, – No FOID, Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon by Felon, Unlawful Possession of Weapon by Felon, Unlawful Possession of Weapon by Gang Member, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Unlawful Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver. Sandoval is currently on parole through the Illinois Department of Corrections for Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm into Occupied Vehicle. An IDOC warrant was issued for parole violation. Charles R. Blomlie, age 44 – Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Christopher A. Gama, age 20 – Two Kankakee County warrants (Domestic Battery & Aggravated Battery), No FOID, Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Unlawful Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver. Ramona E. Ownbey, age 46 – Kankakee County warrant (No valid DL), Unlawful Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver, No FOID, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver. KAMEG reminds the public to call KAMEG at (815) 933-1710 to report non-emergency information about drug dealing and gang problems.

 

(Rantoul-jm) – This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in collecting information regarding a shooting. According to police, on February 26, at around 11:45 p.m., they were dispatched to a location on North Garrard Street in Rantoul in response to a report of a fight. While they were on the way, officers learned gunshots were fired and one person had been shot. The victim, who was later identified as 24-year-old Carlos Navarrete, was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

 

(Washington-jm) – The latest Consumer Price Index report shows a substantial spike in food prices last month. Gary Crawford reports…

 

 

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