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The Illinois Conservation Police is joining other law enforcement agencies in beefing up DUI patrols for the holidays

(Springfield-jm) – COVID cases are increasing and the Illinois Department of Public Health is urging people to take precautions to protect themselves and others. 86 counties in Illinois are now at an elevated risk for transmission of the virus. That compares to 74 last week. 43 counties are considered high risk and more than 17 hundred patients were in the hospital with COVID. But State Infectious Disease Chief Heidi Clark says that’s not the only concern…

 

 

State Infectious Disease Chief Heidi Clark. Clark urges everyone six months and up to get the bivalent COVID booster and annual flu shot. She says if you get sick, stay home and contact your doctor to see if a COVID treatment would be helpful.

 

(Washington-jm) – U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger bid farewell to Congress by criticizing Republicans and Democrats for not putting the country ahead of politics. Kinzinger, who represents Illinois’ 16th District, did not run for reelection. 

In his farewell address on the House floor, the Republican said the party of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan now embraces lies and deceit. He accused Democrats of playing political games this election year by pumping millions of dollars into the primary campaigns of candidates supporting former President Donald Trump because they would be easier to defeat in the general election.

 

(Springfield-jm) – The Illinois Conservation Police is joining other law enforcement agencies in beefing up DUI patrols for the holidays. The “Drive Sober, Get Pulled Over” campaign is underway and runs through January 2nd. State Conservation Police Lieutenant Curt Lewis says they will have zero tolerance for drunk and high drivers…

 

 

Illinois Conservation Police Lieutenant Curt Lewis. Lewis says officers will also be helping out with highway patrols. He asks if you see an impaired driver to pull over and call 9-1-1.

 

 

(Champaign-jm) – A Champaign man is facing multiple charges following a crime spree. Tyler Faulkner is accused of breaking into the Original Pancake House Wednesday morning. The restaurant is owned by his father and Faulkner was fired back in January. Police say he took $850 cash and also tried to set the restaurant on fire. It was discovered around 4:30 that morning. A short time later, firefighters were called to Faulkner’s home on Duncan Road, for a fire. When they arrived, the house was fully involved. Investigators found accelerants in two places at the home. About 2 hours later, U of I police responded to a burglary at a marijuana dispensary on campus. An officer spotted Faulkner hitting the window of the dispensary with a shovel. Faulkner is charged with residential arson, burglary and criminal property damage. He’s being held on a $500,000 bond.

 

(Springfield-jm) – Every week we hear more about the Safe-T Act and a court is expected to hear a lawsuit over the controversial law that eliminates cash bail on January 1st. 106th District State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City has the latest…

 

 

106th District State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City.

 

(Urbana-jm) – An Urbana man is accused of breaking into the same church twice. Willie Fulford is charged with two counts of burglary. He’s accused of breaking into the church on October 31st and November 25th. On October 31st, police responded to an alarm twice at the church, the second time, finding a door open and the church president noticing two video cameras, a speaker and a keyboard stolen. On November 25th, a speaker system and percussion pad valued at over $2,000 were stolen. Surveillance cameras identified Fulford as the suspect. He was arrested after an officer, knowing Fulford was wanted in four other cases, was spotted.

 

 

(Champaign-jm) – Two men have been arrested for stealing packages in Champaign. Police say an Uber driver saw a man trying to get into apartment buildings on White Street. After several unsuccessful attempts, he got into one and came out with a package and handed it to another man. Ronald Smith and Dytrell Thomas were identified as the suspects and charged with burglary. 

 

(Washington-jm) – Milk product imports and exports and class price adjustments were part of this month's USDA outlook for that commodity and its products. Rod Bain reports…

 

 

(Springfield-jm) – The Illinois Lottery is urging families to avoid giving instant tickets to children this holiday season. Lottery tickets make good stocking stuffers, but not for kids says Bill Johnson with the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling…

 

 

Illinois Council on Problem Gambling’s Bill Johnson. The group is working with the state lottery to promote responsible gifting.

 

(Springfield-jm) – The Illinois State Police have commissioned 42 new troopers from a cadet class at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The newest troopers completed a 28-week program of physical and classroom instruction, which included training in domestic violence, firearms and criminal law. The total number of troopers added since 2019 now stands at 368.

 

 

(Springfield-jm) – The State Board of Education is launching a new online tool to show how federal pandemic relief money is being spent in Illinois. The state received nearly $8 billion through three rounds of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief, or “ESSER” funding to help get schools and students back on track. The Board’s Deputy Operational Education Officer Krish Mohip says this new dashboard makes it clear how that money has been used…

 

 

State Board of Education Deputy Operational Education Officer Krish Mohip. The dashboard lists spending in areas like teacher salaries, food services and student mental health support. You can check it out online at: isbe dot net.

 

(Champaign-jm) – More details have been announced for Senator Scott Bennett’s memorial service. According to a release from his office, the memorial will take place today at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts on University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. Doors will open at 9 a.m. before the ceremony starts at 10. Governor J.B. Pritzker, Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs, UIUC Chancellor Robert Jones, Senate President Don Harmon, State Representative Tom Bennett, Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz and Champaign mayor Deborah Frank Feinen are all scheduled to attend the ceremony.

 

(Paxton-jm) – A blood drive will be held on December 26th in Paxton. Coordinator Kevin Hanson says they have gifts for those who donate…

 

 

Local blood drive coordinator Kevin Hanson.

 

(Paxton-jm) – A Paxton woman was arrested on drug charges. 36-year-old Kristina Lopez faces drug and traffic charges following a traffic stop by Paxton Police. Lopez was found in possession of more than 7-grams of meth when stopped for driving with a missing license plate. She had a suspended driver’s license. She was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.

 

 

(Champaign-jm) – A few weeks ago, a Salvation Army kettle was stolen in Savoy. It has now been found and returned to the organization in Champaign. The kettle was found in an Urbana dumpster recently. The Salvation Army says they’re happy to have back. Urbana Police are investigating the stolen red kettle, but the Salvation Army has not pressed charges.

 

(Washington-jm) – The mailboxes of millions of farmers will soon be filled with more than just holiday cards and catalogs. Gary Crawford reports…

 

 

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