(The Center Square) – Attorneys for the state of Illinois filed a notice of appeal with the federal district court that found the state's gun and magazine ban violates the U.S. Constitution. Illinois banned the sale and possession of more than 170 semi-automatic firearms and magazines over certain capacities in January 2023. Consolidated cases challenging the ban were heard during a bench trial in East St. Louis in September. Southern District of Illinois federal Judge Stephen McGlynn said in his ruling Friday that the ban is "an affront to the Second Amendment and must be enjoined ."He issued a permanent injunction against the law but held that from taking effect for 30 days.
(Rantoul–dm)- The Community Service Center in Rantoul has its annual "Holiday Bureau" busy collecting toys and raising money to help residents of Northern Champaign county this holiday season. Community Service Center Director Cindy Crawford gives us the number of citizens the Holiday Bureau helped last year.
Community Service Center Executive Director Cindy Crawford
(The Center Square) – Pepsi workers in Chicago are out of a job after the company announced the closure of the only plant left in the city. Simultaneously, Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is urging Stellantis to reopen its plant in Belvidere. State Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, said Stellantis choosing to expand elsewhere and not in Illinois is a result of bad public policy. The company, which owns the Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge and Fiat brands, said it will invest more than $6.1 billion into its Brazil plant.
(The Center Square) – Veto session begins at the Illinois Statehouse in Springfield Tuesday and last week's election of Donald Trump may be top of mind. Governor J.B. Pritzker expects the Illinois Legislature to work on policies he said would be aimed at countering anything coming from an incoming Trump administration. Illinois Governor J B Pritzker says the democratic majority will continue to push their policies...
Illinois Governor J B Pritzker
In running for the office he ultimately won, Trump promised to close the border, deport violent illegal aliens and end sanctuary cities.
(Illinois–dm)-The Illinois Dept of Public Health is seeking proposals for a health equity zone pilot project. WPXN's Joel Cluver has more information
(Rantoul–jc)-- Monday was Veteran's Day and it remains a day to be thankful for our Veterans across the United States. Rantoul-Paxton V F W 67-50 Spokesperson Joe Manka reminds the public to thank veterans, not only on Veterans Day, but all days for their service to our country...
Rantoul Paxton V F W 67-50 Spokesperson Joe Manka
(Springfield–jc) One week after the general election, the fall veto session gets underway at the Illinois State Capitol today. And while the Democrat leadership say they will be looking at ways to "Trump proof" the state of Illinois, chances are nothing significant will take place until the general assembly's spring legislative session gets underway in January or possibly during a "lame duck" session right after the first of the year. Illinois House Spokesperson Dean Abbott has more...
(Washington–jc) With last Friday's crop report, what do the numbers show?
U-S-D-A Chief Economist Seth Meyer looks at the reaction to the markets....
U-S-D-A Chief Economist Seth Meyer
(Chicago–jc) The bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker and Democratic Party of Illinois Chairman Michael Madigan is set to resume this morning after a four-day weekend. The court was not in session Friday and the federal courthouse in Chicago is closed Monday for Veterans Day. Former ComEd executive and cooperating witness Fidel Marquez is expected to return to the witness stand after three days of direct testimony last week.
(Champaign–dm)- Shingles. It's a word that stings just coming out of your mouth. And it's certainly an illness you want to avoid. There are time-tested treatments for the disease that's associated with chickenpox – namely an effective vaccine.
Tim Ditman of OSF HealthCare has more from a local doctor.
Doctor Burke recommends you get the chickenpox and shingles vaccine when you reach the right age
WPXN News notes...
A Family Caregiver Support Group will take place on Thursday, November 14th from 1:30-2:30 at the Watseka Public Library.
St. Paul's School in Woodworth will hold ar Woodworth style fish fry fundraiser on Friday, November 15th from 4-7 pm.
Paxton IGA will hold a cookout benefiting thePaxton Buckley Loda Class of 20-26 on Saturday, November 16th from 10-2.
The Cissna Park FFA Scholarship Auction will take place on Saturday, November 16th at 6pm at the Cissna Park High School Gym.
