(Rantoul-jm) – The Rantoul Fire Department is searching for the person that threw a brick injuring a firefighter during the village’s 4th of July parade. The department said it happened near Wabash and Frederick. The firefighter had to be taken to the hospital to be treated for their injury. Anyone with information is asked to contact Rantoul Police.
(Bloomington-jm) – Homeowners in Illinois covered by State Farm could see a large insurance rate increase. The Bloomington-based company revealed in a July 10 statement that the plans for a substantial hike are due to rising home improvement costs and more frequent severe weather events. Inflation was one of the main factors for the hike, as the costs of materials and labor have risen, affecting the costs of repairing or rebuilding homes. The company also cited damaging storms like wind, hail and tornadoes on the rise throughout the state as another factor. In 2024, Illinois was second in the nation with $638 million in hail damage claims, just behind Texas at $1.1 billion. Illinois customers will now be required to have a minimum 1% wind/hail deductible included in their home insurance policy. Additionally, auto insurance rates in Illinois will decrease an average of 5.7%, with some customers seeing premium reductions up to 15%. The rate adjustments will apply to new and existing policies beginning July 18.
(Penfield-bp) There are a lot of food options at this year’s Historic Farm Days in Penfield. One of the vendors has set up at the Historic Farm days.. Jojo's Grill. Owner Jody Pound talks about the food she serves …
She says they have been providing great food for a long time…
Jojo's Grill Owner Jody Pound…
(Champaign County-jm) – Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman has announced his intention to seek re-election for a third term in 2026. Sheriff Heuerman was first elected in 2018.
(Fisher–dm)-The Fisher Fair continues tonight in Fisher. WPXN’s Joel Cluver had a chance to talk to Fisher Fair Jr. Miss McKinlee Robison about what the benefits are of being Fisher Fair Junior. Miss.
Fisher Fair Jr. Miss McKinlee Robison. Activities tonight at the Fisher Fair include gates open at 4, the commercial building opens at 4,Fisher Amvets Fish Fry starts at midway is open from 6 to 10 and at 730 country singer Jarrod Nieman will take the stage
(Champaign County-jm) – The Champaign County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has relocated to the first floor of the Bennett Administrative Center as of Thursday. Most of the office's services are now operational. Residents can inquire about specific services or request further assistance by calling the office at 217-384-3720.
(Illinois-bp) -Birth to five Illinois region 9 Champaign and Ford County has announced the release of its new action planned progress infographic WPXN’s Brayden Perzee has the story…
CHAMPAIGN - The Champaign Police Department conducted a traffic enforcement campaign to reduce impaired driving and address seatbelt violations from June 20 to July 7, reminding motorists to share the road and ensure that everyone gets home safely around the Independence Day holiday. The effort was conducted by Champaign Police in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies. During this 18-day period, efforts by Champaign Police led to:
11 arrests for Driving Under the Influence
2 warnings and 6 citations for speeding
3 citations for driving without insurance
2 citations for driving without a valid license
2 citations for moving violations
1 warning and 1 citation for equipment violations
(Springfield-jm) – Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, will lead a media briefing Today to provide an update on Illinois' measles outbreak. The briefing will take place at 10 a.m. at the Sangamon County Health Department in Springfield. Other public health and healthcare leaders will join Vohra to discuss the status of the outbreak and the importance of immunization in preventing vaccine-preventable diseases.
(USDA–dm)-- USDA's July World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report will be released Friday, July 11, at Noon Eastern Time. Rod Bain explains
What some of the key data points that will make up USDA's latest look at monthly supply and demand estimates for crops?
(Springfield-jm) – The Illinois Auditor General says the Pritzker administration failed to meet key equity requirements of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act from June 2022 to June 2024. A new compliance audit shows the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity missed the mark on multiple provisions of the law moving Illinois toward 100% clean energy by 2050. There was about $30 million into these programs that were set for local grants for job opportunities and had goals to be tracked that weren't met. Auditors found Illinois did not dedicate at least one-third of the clean jobs workforce network program placements to applicants living in areas impacted by economic and environmental hardship. They also reported DCEO failed to administer the clean energy contractor incubator program for 13 community-based organizations across the state during the two-year period. Auditors also said Illinois did not start the returning residents' clean jobs training program despite the mandate taking effect in 2021. This was likely because DCEO did not select and approve administrators for the returning residents program before the end of the audit.
(Farmer City–jc– Illinois State Police responded to a three car accident near Farmer City along Interstate 74 on Thursday. Traffic was re routed for several hours in that area. No word on injuries or property damage has been provided by State Police.
(Penfield-bp) -The Historic Farm days are going on now through July 13th… Historic Farm Days SpokesPerson Chris Karr expresses how excited he is for this year’s show…
Historic Farm Days Spokesperson SpokesPerson Chris Karr. Among the large number of static displays is the feature tractors of the Oliver brand.. Oliver Club Board Director Doug Jones talks about a few of the tractors….
Oliver Club Board Director Doug Jones..
(Savoy-jm) – Members of the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division executed a search warrant in the 100-block of Sterling Court in Savoy. The search was part of an ongoing investigation into an aggravated battery to a child case. During the search of the residence, detectives located two firearms and ammunition. As a result, Latroy Hodges, 28, was taken into custody and arrested for aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and on an outstanding arrest warrant for driving while license suspended.
(Gibson City–dm)-The Gibson City American Legion Riders is a group of motorcycle riders that raise money to help support veterans and first responders. Legion Riders President Wayne Link lets us know how to join the Legion Riders.
Legion Rider President Wayne Link. The Legion Riders next fundraiser is July 19th
(Illinois–jc) –Illinois’ median personal income for 2023 was $115,000, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau Thursday. That ranks 19th among all states. Illinois’ ranking is up two spots from 2013 where $79,000 was the median income, but down from ranking 15th in 2021 with the median income of $116,000.
WPXN Weekend News Notes…
The 84th annual Fisher Community Fair continues tonight and Saturday. Tonight, its $30 armbands from 6-10pm with country artist Jerrod Niemann performing at 7:30. On Saturday, its the 5k at 7:30 am, mutt show at 9 am, amusement rides 1-10 pm and the demo derby at 6.
The 2025 Historic Farm Days in Penfield continues through Sunday with the featured tractors of Oliver, Cockshutt and White. Today its tractor games at 10 am, tractor parade at 1pm and ITPA tractor pulls at 5pm. Saturday, its tractor games at 10 am, tractor parade at 1pm, kiddie tractor pull at 2:30pm and IPA tractor pulls at 5. Sunday, its the tractor drive at 9 am, church service at 9:30 am and tractor parade at 1pm.
The 2025 Kempton’s Day in the Park will take place on Saturday with a tractor drive at 8 am, bounce house, lego show and vendor show at 10 am, kids water fight at noon, mechanical bull at 4pm, live music with Seasonal Disorder at 7 pm.
The Shop in the Park in Cissna Park will take place on Saturday from 9-1. Activities include craft and vendors, live music and food.
The Buckley Sportsman’s Club will host a Hunter Safety Course Saturday and Sunday. The course takes place at the Buckley American Legion .
Kirby Foods in Paxton will hold a cookout benefiting the Girl Scouts on Saturday from 10-2.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in L’Erable will hold their annual parish homecoming on Sunday. Mass will begin at 11 am with chicken and pork chop dinner from noon to 5, kiddie tractor pulls and games start at 1. Raffles, bingo, crafts and food round out the days activities.
