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(Champaign-jm) – The 16 year old teen that struck and killed a St. Joseph tow truck driver in Champaign has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. On the night of March 5, Ross Booker was using a broom and bucket to clean up the road at the intersection of South Neil Street and Windsor Road in Champaign following another car wreck. Dash camera footage from a Champaign Police squad car and a tow truck shows the 20-year-old sweeping in reflective clothing near the emergency vehicles with flashing lights on. Booker walked out of camera view before the moment he was hit. The 16-year-old driver, who was described as “fully cooperative and distraught”, was originally charged with improper lane passing involving an emergency vehicle, a Scott’s Law violation.  State’s Attorney Julia Rietz divulged in court Wednesday that the 16-year-old was driving in the proper lane that police left open to through traffic. That charge was dropped in court Wednesday. Instead, the teenager was convicted of failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. The 16-year-old’s driver’s license will be revoked.

 

(Springfield-jm) – Early voting for the June primary begins today. You can cast your ballot at your local county clerk or elections office says Illinois State Board of Elections Spokesperson Matt Dietrich…

 

 

Illinois State Board of Elections Spokesperson Matt Dietrich. Additionally, local election authorities can start sending out vote-by mail ballots to those who have requested one. You can find more voting information including how to register online at: elections dot il dot gov. The primary will be held June 28th.

 

(Undated-jm) – An investigation of hepatitis impacting children now involves patients from dozens of U.S. states and territories including Illinois.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 36 states and territories have reported 180 pediatric patients under investigation in the last seven months. This is an increase of 71 from the 109 patients reported on May 5. 

 

(Undated-jm) – Illinois State Police will be conducting Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols this weekend. WPXN’s Jason Madden has the details…

 

 

(Champaign-jm) – Parkland College trustees held a moment of silence for one of their own. Former State Representative Tim Johnson died last week at 75. Johnson served in the Illinois House from 1976-2000 before representing the 15th Congressional District from 2001-2013. Johnson was then elected to the Parkland College Board in 2015 and has served up until his passing.

 

(Chatsworth-jm) – A Chatsworth man is facing child sex charges. 36-year old Jessie Sanders is charged with traveling to meet a minor and indecent solicitation. 

 

(Champaign-jm) – The Champaign Police Department will hold their annual memorial service this Friday. The ceremony will take place at the memorial at west side park at 9 am. 

 

(Springfield-jm) – Governor J-B Pritzker is signing a new law banning ghost guns in Illinois. Criminals are increasingly turning to homemade ghost guns since they are easier to get and don’t require a background check, says the Governor…

 

 

Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker. Supporters say cracking down on ghost guns is a vital part of combating gun violence.

 

(Springfield-jm) – Two bills signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker are focused on providing better health care access for rural Illinoisans.  Senate Bill 3017, changes the Loan Repayment Assistance for Physicians Act to address a health care provider shortage. Senate Bill 1435 changes hospital licensing procedures in order to clear the way for health center mergers and greater health care coordination in rural districts. 

 

(Springfield-jm) – Schools got some support recently from the state. 106th District State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City explains…

 

 

106th District State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City.

 

(Champaign-jm) – A Champaign man has been sentenced to probation for forging checks from his employer. Corey Mims received the sentence in Champaign County court to 1st offender probation after he forged several thousand dollars in checks.

 

(Springfield-jm) – House Republican lawmakers are calling on changes at the Department of Children and Family Services. An audit detailed serious failures to protect children and the department’s head Marc Smith has been found in contempt of court 10 times since January. State Representative Tom Weber of Lake Villa says it's time for a change in leadership…

 

 

State Representative Tom Weber of Lake Villa. Governor Pritzker has blamed the situation on the Rauner Administration's 793 day long budget impasse.

 

(Champaign-jm) – The Champaign County Clerk’s Office announces early voting begins today. Voting will be open at 8:30 a.m. this morning in the Brookens Admin Building in the gymnasium. The Champaign County Clerk has expanded early voting sites to help voters have access to the voting booth.  

 

(Urbana-jm) – An Urbana facility is receiving several hundred thousand dollars from the state for workforce training. Cunningham Children's Home in Urbana is receiving $450,000. It’s part of a $20 million initiative from Governor J-B Pritzker.

 

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the First Presbyterian Church in Hoopeston today from 12-4 pm.

 

The Girl Scout Space Science Adventurer Badge workshop will be held tonight from 7-8:30 pm at Parkland College’s Staerkel Planetarium. Cost is $4 per scout.

 

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