(Springfield-jm) – The state’s 2023 Cover Crop Program will start accepting applications today. The “Fall Covers for Spring Savings” program opens at 8 am, and Brian Rennecker with the Illinois Department of Agriculture says there is some urgency to apply…
Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Brian Rennecker. Last year the program filled up in about 10 hours. Rennecker says farmers need to certify that their cover crops are approved by their local Farm Service Agency before applying. The application is available on the State Department of Agriculture’s website.
(Champaign-jm) – The Champaign County State’s Attorney’s Office has filed charges against a second teenager in connection to a shooting that left another teenager dead last month. Thomas Woodson, 16 of Urbana, was charged on Wednesday with six adult counts related to the death of 18-year-old Nizeri Carter on Nov. 4. Those counts consist of four for murder, one for attempted murder and one for aggravated discharge of a firearm. Woodson and 17-year-old Keshawn Brown are accused of shooting Carter multiple times in the area of Elm Street and Bradley Avenue the evening of November 4. Carter later died from her injuries at the hospital.
(Champaign County-jm) – Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is coming to you if you need help with your energy bills. The Champaign Regional Planning Commission is showing off its new outreach truck to help underserved communities in Champaign County. It includes four workstations, computers and a sound system.
(Springfield-jm) – There were some revenue projections released for Illinois recently. 106th District State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City talks about what they say and what it means…
106th District State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City.
(Champaign-jm) – The Champaign County democrats office is handing out memorabilia to show support for Scott Bennett. You can go by the office and pick up yard signs, t-shirts, and bumper stickers. Bennet passed away on Friday from complications of a large brain tumor. Bennett represented the 52nd district which covered Champaign. Bennett has held that position since 2015.
(Woodland-jm) – Water samples tested OK and the State of Illinois has given the all-clear for the Village of Woodland to lift its Boil Order. A switcher went bad last Saturday, forcing officials to drain the water supply. The water pressure has stabilized and the boil order ended Wednesday morning.
(Hoopeston-jm) – Hoopeston Police have arrested 26 year old Haley Edwards of Hoopeston on possession and intent to deliver charges after allegedly finding several methamphetamines, heroin, and controlled substances in her vehicle at the Casey’s at 912 South Dixie Highway. Edwards is also facing charges from a hit and run accident on December 10th, followed by charges of filing a false police report concerning a stolen vehicle.
(Springfield-jm) – The Illinois Department of Human Services is launching a new campaign to help people who have a gambling problem. The campaign is called “Are You Really Winning?” and hi-lites the signs of addiction says Spokesperson Patrick Laughlin. This includes asking yourself questions such as…
Illinois Department of Human Services Spokesperson Patrick Laughlin. The campaign also focuses on resources such as a 24 hour confidential helpline at: 1-800-gambler and the website: are you really winning dot com.
(Champaign-jm) – Champaign Police responded to a report of a burglary at The Original Pancake House on Wednesday. Police were called just before 5:30. The restaurant was closed yesterday but is expected to reopen today. It’s unknown at this time if anything was taken.
(Urbana-jm) – NASA is turning to the University of Illinois for help. U of I’s Beckman Institute was recently awarded $1 million that will be used to research how to keep astronauts healthy during long space missions. Astronauts can lose up to 20 pounds of muscle mass during space travel. U of I researchers believe exercise-based therapy sessions can help to prevent muscle or recover it. The research might be helpful to more than just astronauts. People with disabilities could benefit from exercise therapy as well.
(Rantoul–jc) The Community Service Center and its volunteers are busy today and tomorrow with their annual Holiday Bureau which places toys for Christmas in the hands of children in the area along with some holiday food for their families. The local charity group is helping more than 400 children in the Rantoul area this year. Community Service Center Executive Director Cindy Crawford says they are working with the Meijer store on North Prospect in Champaign with a giving campaign through the end of the month and anyone donating this Saturday, Meijer Stores are doubling their donation …
Community Service Center Executive Director Cindy Crawford.
(Champaign-jm) – An Urbana man was arrested, after allegedly looking at child pornography at the Champaign Public Library. James Tippett, 68, admitted to the Champaign police he was watching pornographic videos on a library computer. Police say an individual at the library had witnessed him looking at the videos, recorded him, and contacted the police. Tippet was charged with four counts of child pornography.
(Champaign-jm) – Two people shot in Champaign have been released from the hospital. A 48 year old and 28 year old were shot in Champaign Tuesday night near Beardsley and Prospect Avenues. Both victims were shot in the leg. No arrests have been made.
(Urbana-jm) – A 16-year-old Urbana High School student has pleaded guilty to felony disorderly conduct, after admitting she sent threatening emails to the school last month. The 16-year-old admitted that between November 15 and 28 she sent several alarming emails to one teacher threatening to kill her and her students while at school. She currently faces penalties ranging from probation to one to three years in prison; her sentence will be determined by Department of Juvenile Justice authorities on January 25. Police also arrested a second female, also 16-years-old, from Chicago on November 22 for admitting to making threatening calls to the high school. The Chicago teen's sentencing is scheduled for January 9.
