(Undated–jc)  Former President Donald Trump is the projected winner of the President's race as some results are still coming in to be tabulated. In Illinois Vice President Kamala Harris carried Illinois with 54 percent of the vote.  Congressional race winners were Incumbent Robin Kelly in District 2;  Mike Bost in District 13 and Eric Sorensen in District 17. Also,  in the 13th district Nicki Budzinski is the projected winner. As for Illinois State house races, Brandun Schweizer is the winner in the 104th district. In the State Senate race in the 52nd district Democrat Paul Faraci won over Jeff Browfield. 

(County–jc)-- In Champaign County George Danos won the Counties auditor race over Alan Anderson. The proposal to approve a quarter of one cent sales tax for public safety went down  66 percent to 34 percent. In the Mahomet Seymour school district the school building referendum was defeated with 4,623 No votes and 3,922 yes votes

The issue to increase the limiting rate for the Thomasboro school district also failed last night 350 No votes and 299 yes votes. 

In Iroquois County, Donald Trump won the county with 78 percent of the vote. The non-binding question to separate from Cook County was approved 9,129 Yes votes and 3,403 No votes, In county board district one, the winner is Chad McGinnis

In Ford County, Donald Trump carried Ford County with 73 percent of the vote. County races were uncontested.

(Paxton–jc)  For the next several days, WPXN news is taking a closer look at a proposed new subdivision area that is planned for Paxton's west side. Paxton Mayor Bill Ingold says the area will be developed in three phases. Mayor Ingold talks about phase one...

Paxton Mayor Bill Ingold

Site work is underway with more planned yet this year to start the project.

(Hoopeston–jc)  –  Hoopeston Jaycees  are set for their annual Toys for Kids project. The efforts allow qualifying families to select new toys and stocking stuffers for children ages zero to -12. Participation is open to all residents of the Hoopeston Area School District, including Hoopeston, Rankin, East Lynn, Wellington and Cheneyville. There are income qualifications. More information is found by contacting the Hoopeston Jaycees on their facebook page.

(Gibson City–jc)  State leaders are raising awareness concerning distracted driving. 

53rd District State Senator Tom Bennett of Gibson City says it's called One road-One focus...

53rd District State Senator Tom Bennett of Gibson City

(Rantoul–jc)  Registration for the annual Holiday Bureau program with the Community Service Center in Rantoul began on Monday. Community Service Center Executive Director Cindy Crawford says the distribution dates are December 11th and 12th...

Rantoul based Community Service Center Executive Director Cindy Crawford

Donations of new toys and games, food and dollars are being accepted now at the Rantoul office. 

(Washington–jc)  The soybean crop harvest is nearing completion. The latest look around the states comes from U S D A Meteorologist Brad Rippy...
        

U S D A Meteorologist Brad Rippy

(The Center Square) – November is Lung Cancer Awareness month, and officials say it is a good time to get screened.   According to the Lung Association, Illinois ranks as 16th worst in the country for new lung cancer cases. Data from the Illinois Department of Public Health shows lung cancer is the leading cause of death and is the third most common cancer in the state.  Kristina Hamilton, Lung Association's director for Advocacy for Illinois, said the screening rate for those at high-risk for lung cancer is less than 6%.  If lung cancer is caught before it spreads, the likelihood of surviving five years or more improves to 63%. 

(Paxton–jc)  Improvements and new additions in business continue for the city of Paxton as the holiday shopping season is underway here at the start of November. Paxton Area Chamber of Commerce President Dawn Stack says Paxton continues to rise as a destination for restaurants, shopping and more...

Paxton Area Chamber of Commerce President Dawn Stack

WPXN News notes..

The Eastern Illinois Foodbank will hold a foodmobile on Friday, November 8th from 9-10 am at the Fountain Valley Mobile Home basketball courts and from 10:30-11 at the Ludlow community center.

The Elliott Amvets will hold their spaghetti dinner on Friday, November 8th from 5-7 pm. Cost is $10 per plate.

Paxton IGA will hold a cookout benefiting the Loda FIreworks on Saturday, November 9th from 10-2.