(Undated-jm) – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have decreased by 8.4 cents per gallon over the past week, now averaging $3.28 per gallon, according to a survey by GasBuddy of 4,378 stations in the state. This marks a 17.4-cent drop from a month ago and a 12.2-cent decrease compared to the same time last year.
(Springfield–jc) The first week of the Illinois legislature fall veto session is coming October 14th through the 16th. 106th District State Representative Jason Bunting, Republican from Emmington says needed topics are ethic reforms, estate tax reform and lowering property taxes. These subjects are not expected to come to the floor. Buenting says a new green deal for electric rates and that measure could cost Illinoisans even more for electricity…
106th District State Representative Jason Bunting, Republican from Emmington.
(Fisher-jm) – A Fisher business is closing its doors at the end of the month. Ingolds Meat and Deli announced on Facebook Monday they will be closing after 7 years. They say high prices and competition from big box stores made it impossible to compete. Ingolds Meat and Deli’s last day is October 31st.
(Rantoul-jm) – The Village of Rantoul is receiving a $25,000 grant towards their downtown streetscape project. The funding comes from the Canadian National Railroad and a non-profit group called America in Bloom. The village hopes to use the money to spruce up the landscaping in downtown including planting around 40 trees after all the construction is completed. Construction is expected to be completed next month.
(Paxton–jc) With the start of October, plans continue for the city of Paxton for the annual Christmas parade. This year’s parade will step off on Saturday November 29th at 1-30 in the afternoon. Paxton Christmas Parade Committee Chairman Dawn Mertes invites those wanting to participate to use this year’s theme in….”Once Upon A Christmas”...
Paxton Christmas Parade Committee Chairman Dawn Mertes. More information is found by stopping by A Picket Fence Florist in downtown Paxton.
(The Center Square) – Illinois Republicans are backing a former candidate, Desi Anderson’s, complaint to the U.S. Department of Education over student data privacy. The federal complaint accuses Illinois State University of violating privacy laws by sharing student data with ALL IN and ISU’s Center for Civic Engagement for election-related activities without consent. The complaint alleges the misuses of student information in theFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
(Chicago–dm)-Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan must report to prison Oct. 13 after a federal appeals court denied his request to remain free. Madigan, who also served as the chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois, was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison in February for corruption.
(Hoopeston–jc) Today’s WPXN Businesses of the Day are three businesses in downtown Hoopeston owned by the Brown family. Boxcar Books and vinyl, Bricks and Ivy Sports Collectibles and the 1-1-2 Coffee and Wine shop are all located in downtown Hoopeston. Co-Owner Emily Brown says the redevelopment of the downtown area in Hoopeston continues and the community sees a continued bright future…
Brown talks about Boxcar Books and Vinyl located in downtown Hoopeston…
Boxcar Books and Vinyl, Bricks and Ivy Sports Collectibles and the 1-1-2 Coffee and Wine Shop Co Owner Emily Brown. They are the WPXN Business of the Day, Today.
(Chicago–dm)-President Donald Trump will federalize 300 Illinois National Guard troops, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in a statement Saturday. 'Pritzker said Saturday morning the U.S. Department of War gave him an ultimatum to either call the Guard up or the Trump administration would. Trump for weeks has said he was considering deploying members of the Illinois National Guard to Chicago to fight rampant crime there and protect federal agents and property. The state and the City of Chicago announced late Monday they were going to sue the Trump Administration over the move.
(Illinois–dm)-Illinois farmers are known for all of the corn and soybeans they grow, but did you know Illinois grows more pumpkins than anywhere else in the United States? 53rd District Illinois State Senator Chris Balkema Republican from Channahon has more information.
53rd District Illinois State Senator Chris Balkema, Republican from Channahon
(Champaign-jm) – The Champaign Police Department is seeking the community's assistance in investigating a bank robbery. Champaign police said that officers were called after 11 a.m. September 24 for a report of a bank robbery at the Clock Tower Community Bank on South Neil Street. The suspect, later identified as 34-year-old Dekimbay Johnson, had damaged security glass while demanding money and threatening workers. The suspect eventually ran off with an undisclosed amount of money. No injuries were reported, and Champaign police said that there was no evidence of a gun being used at any point.
(Bloomington–jm) – The Bloomington Fire Department responded to Eastland Mall Monday after a car crashed into Kohl's Department Store and caught fire. The call came in at 3:58 a.m., and by 4 a.m., the first units arrived to find the vehicle ablaze and partially inside the store. Firefighters determined that no one was inside the car, but the fire had already spread to the building. The situation escalated, leading to a full recall of off-duty firefighters to assist in battling the blaze.
(Paxton–dm)- During the Month of October you might notice thePaxton Police officers wearing Pink Patches on their uniforms. WPXN’s Dan Mushrush explains why?
(Washington-jm) — President Donald Trump is planning a significant aid package to U.S. soybean farmers to help them survive China’s boycott of American beans in response to his trade war even as the president says he is still seeking a soybean deal with Beijing. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday said on CNBC that the public could expect news of “substantial support for our farmers, especially the soybean farmers” as soon as today. Details of the aid package are unknown, but it would come as the world’s two largest economies have been unable to reach a trade deal and China has halted purchases of U.S. beans. China, the biggest foreign buyer of American soybeans for many years, last bought American beans in May and has not bought any for this harvest season, which began in September. The soybeans that China imports largely for oil extraction and animal feed are an important crop for U.S. agriculture because they are the top U.S. food export, accounting for about 14% of all farm goods sent overseas and China has been buying 25% of all American soybeans in recent years. U.S. farmers grew $60.7 billion worth of soybeans, or nearly 4.3 billion bushels, in the 2022-2023 marketing year, according to the American Soybean Association. Just over half were exported. Illinois is the top soybean growing state, but Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota are also large producers.
(Paxton–jc) – The Ford County executive committee is looking to coordinate the counties special advocates program with McLean county when they meet this afternoon in Paxton. An agreement with the Ford County Soil and Water Conservation District for fiscal year 20-26 is also a topic for local leaders. The committee is also expected to make several commissioner appointment recommendations to the full board. The Ford County executive committee meets at 4-30 this afternoon at the courthouse in Paxton
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Paxton’s Fall Gathering sponsored by Paxton Main Street, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 11, at Veterans Square in downtown Paxton. A pancake breakfast runs from 8 to 11 a.m., with the meal of pancakes, sausage and a drink costing $8 for people over age 10 and free for those age 10 and under. A vendor and artist show is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 75th Annual St. Malachy’s Fall Fest will take place on Sunday, October 12th from 11-3. Activities include a turkey dinner, kids games and raffles. Cost is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $12 for kids under 12.
The East Central Illinois Master Naturalists will hold a Sibley Burr Oak Grove workday on Saturday, October 11th from 9-noon at the Sibley Burr Oak Grove Nature Preserve.
The Grand Prairie Friends will host a Prairie Seed Collection and Field Trip Day at the Loda Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve on Saturday, October 11th from 11-1.
The Cadillac in Paxton will host the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Experience on Saturday, October 11th. Doors open at 6 with the show beginning at 8.
