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An Illinois judge has ruled parts of the Safe-T Act unconstitutional

(Kankakee County-jm) – An Illinois judge has ruled parts of the Safe-T Act unconstitutional. In a ruling announced late Wednesday night, Circuit Judge Thomas Cunnington ruled the bail reform and pre-trial release provisions unconstitutional and therefore will not go into effect January 1st in the 65 counties that were part of the lawsuit against the state. Other provisions of the law including body cameras and training were upheld. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a statement saying the state will appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court.

 

(Springfield-jm) – A new law taking effect January 1st lowers license plate fees for low income seniors. The cost of an annual license plate sticker will drop from $24 to just $10 next month, says Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s Spokesperson Henry Haupt. He explains the eligibility requirements…

 

 

Illinois Secretary of State Spokesperson Henry Haupt. To learn more, visit the Illinois Department on Aging’s website at: il aging dot illinois dot gov, click on “programs” and select “benefit access.”

 

(Champaign-jm) – An Urbana man allegedly punched a man in the face so hard that he knocked the victim's tooth out. Terren Gaither, 31, was arrested by Champaign County sheriff’s deputies and charged with two counts of aggravated battery alleging he caused great bodily harm to a person while using a deadly weapon. Police say the victim, a 42 year-old man, said Gaither became upset with him for keeping a truck too long and lashed out by hitting him across the face several times with a hard object. Officials say the injuries include a right eye that was swollen shut, a cut to the right eyelid, a cut under the eye, a cut under the lip, a missing tooth, and a cut on the side of the head.

 

(Washington-jm) – How many acres will U.S. farmers plant of soybeans this spring? Gary Crawford reports…

 

 

(Paxton-jm) – A drawing was held Wednesday morning to determine the position of two contested races in the April election for Paxton Alderman in Wards 2 and 4. For Ward 2, newcomer Joe Reinhart will appear first, while incumbent Paul Crutcher will appear 2nd. In Ward 4, incumbent Jonas Hoedebecke will appear first, with newcomer Kristin Larson 2nd.

 

(Urbana-jm) – Champaign County Circuit Clerk Susan McGrath is announcing a phone issue in her office. McGrath says employees can call out, however, the office can’t receive incoming calls. The issue was first detected before Christmas but the company that handles the county’s communication devices has yet to determine what the problem is.

 

(Rantoul–jc)  What is in the future for area communities as we transition into 20-23? That is a question WPXN news posed to area civic and business leaders. Rantoul Mayor Chuck Smith says the village continues to grow and and seeing positive economic growth and that is going to continue for years to come…

 

 

Rantoul Mayor Chuck Smith

 

(Springfield-jm) – The state minimum wage is increasing January 1st. Starting next year, the minimum wage in Illinois will be $13 an hour. This is the fifth increase since a law was passed in 2019, bringing the minimum wage to 15 bucks an hour by 2025. State Department of Labor Director Jane Flanagan…

 

 

State Department of Labor Director Jane Flanagan. Workers under 18 who work less than 650 hours a year will earn a minimum wage of $10.50 an hour.

 

(Urbana-jm) – The Urbana Police Department is searching for a person of interest in a recent retail theft at a local Walmart store. The police department shared an image of the person from video footage on Facebook, and are asking that anyone who can identify the person or has additional information or video footage of the incident can contact police at 217-384-2320.

 

(Washington-jm) – What are some of the concerns for agriculture due to last week's arctic cold front that covered most of the country? Rod Bain reports…

 

 

(Rantoul-jm) – Rantoul residents will have a referendum on the ballot in April. The referendum would seek to reverse a 2018 referendum that called for trustees on the village board to be elected by districts instead of at large. The change went into effect last year. Proponents say trustees were elected with too few votes while opponents say the system allows for better representation of the village.

 

(Champaign-jm) – A man was cited for reckless discharge after police said he shot himself in the leg Tuesday night. According to Assistant to the Chief of Police for Community Services Joe Lamberson, Champaign Police responded to a report of shots fired around 9:39 p.m. When officers arrived to the 1200 block of Anthony Drive, they found a man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. After speaking with the subject, they determined the wound was self-inflicted “following the discharge of a firearm.”

 

(Rantoul–jc)  What are the hopes and dreams of area civic and business leaders as we head into 20-23? We asked that question of Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amanda Vickery. The local chamber is looking to raise money in early 20-23 for a dog park in Rantoul…

 

 

Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amanda Vickery

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