(Springfield-jm) – More than 740,000 registered Illinois voters have already cast a ballot. While the election is less than two weeks away, data from the Illinois State Board of Elections shows of the 8 million active registered voters, more than 1.1 million people requested a mail-in ballot. Nearly 432,000 have returned their ballot and 305,000 have voted early as of Tuesday. The election is November 5.
(Washington-jm) – USDA's October supply and demand ledgers for both world and U.S. soybeans noted minimal changes but how did the totals balance out? Rod Bain reports...
(Urbana-jm) – An Urbana man is facing a federal charge after authorities found over a hundred weapons and explosives in his house. According to federal court documents, Customs and Border Protections agents intercepted five packages earlier this year addressed to Yashua Baker, which contained multiple silencers, switches and other firearm accessories. Special agents found five fully automatic machine guns, more than 100 firearms, thousands of ammunition rounds and several firearms accessories. Federal authorities also found around 20 tiki torch containers fashioned into improvised explosive devices.
(Rantoul–jc– Some repairs and a pavilion project are coming to the Rantoul Sports Complex this fall. Rantoul Village leaders gave their go-ahead for the work says Rantoul Mayor Chuck Smith...
Rantoul Mayor Chuck Smith
(Champaign-jjm) – Beginning in the 2024-25 academic year, two Central Illinois colleges will have a new transfer partnership. Millikin University and Parkland College announced a partnership to strengthen the transfer process and provide a seamless transfer experience for students. According to Millikin, students at Parkland who have completed an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Applied Science or Associate in Engineering Science with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 will be automatically accepted into a Millikin baccalaureate degree program. They will also be provided a study plan that will allow them to complete their Millikin degree in two years.
(Paxton–jc) The Gibson Area Hospital Foundation Glo Bingo events are set for Friday and Saturday this week. Gibson Area Hospital Director of Employee and Community Events Bill Kirby says some tickets remain, so check them out on-line...
Gibson Area Hospital Director of Employee and Community Events Bill Kirby
(Cissna Park–dm)-The National FFA Convention will be taking place this week in Indianapolis and several area FFA chapters will be attending. Cissna Park FFA Advisor Jeff Clifton tells us about some of the activities the students will be taking part in.
Cissna Park FFA Advisor Jeff Clifton.
(Paxton–jc) Today's WPXN Businesses of the Day are the Cadillac and Mom and Pops Kettle Korn Stop, both in downtown Paxton. Owner Alan Meyer says Mom and Pops started as a fundraising business in 2008 and now the downtown store has a wide variety of kettlekorn, popcorn, to a snickerdoodle flavor and bulk candies. Meyer says the popcorn for the butter popcorn at the store is purchased locally from Bauer Farms in Ford County...
The Cadillac is set to host the Gibson Area Hospital Foundation's Glo Bingo on Friday night and a band from Iowa on Saturday called Jive Radio. A Halloween celebration is also set for Saturday at The Cadillac. The Cadillac and Mom and Pops Kettle Korn Stop are the WPXN Businesses of the Day, today.
Alan Meyer says the Cadillac is busy for drinks and gaming. Meyer says the Cadillac is set to host several events this weekend,..
The Cadillac and Mom and Pops Kettle Korn Stop Owner Alan Meyer.
Tickets for both shows are available on line. More information about both businesses is found on their facebook pages.
(Springfield-jm) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is warning that flood-damaged vehicles from recent hurricanes Helene and Milton may soon appear on the used car market, taking advantage of the nationwide vehicle shortage. Thousands of vehicles were flooded across southeastern states, and some sellers may try to hide this damage through extensive cleaning and moving vehicles through multiple states to conceal their history.
(Rantoul-jm) – Rantoul's Fire Department has a new Emergency Medical Service certification for the first time in 30 years. This means more training for its crew, two paramedics on staff and new medical gear. The department says there are times where multiple EMS calls come in at one time overwhelming the ambulance service in town requiring an ambulance to come from Champaign. This will allow responders to begin care to those who need it before advanced care arrives.
(Paxton–jc) The city of Paxton received a good grade for its annual audit. Officials from Feller Kuester Accountants told the city council this month they are doing a good job...
Paxton Mayor Bill Ingold
(Mahomet-jm) – If you live in Mahomet, get ready to see a familiar question on your ballot. The school district is asking for millions of dollars to improve and expand its buildings. The school district is proposing a nearly $113 million dollar question that would bring extra space. The district would build a new 2nd and 3rd grade building behind Middletown Prairie. That would remove the second graders from Middletown Prairie and the third-grade students from Lincoln Trail Elementary to free up space for both of those buildings. The plan also calls for shifting and adding school sites, like improvements to Lincoln Trail School, building a new junior high building, adding a new track to the junior high site, and moving the soccer field from the junior high to the high school.
(Fisher–dm)-Between 60,000 and 70,000 FFA Students will be attending the National FFA Convention this week in Indianapolis. Fisher FFA Advisor Emily McClure tells us what's in store for the Fisher FFA Students.
Fisher FFA Advisor Emily McClure.
