(Champaign-jm) – The University of Illinois Police Department says a suspicious device led to the evacuation of Temple Hoyne Buell around 5:30pm. An all clear was given just over an hour later. UIPD says the bomb squad determined it to be a replica grenade.

 

(Undated-jm) – Another week with higher gas and diesel prices at the pump. GasBuddy reports the average price of diesel is $5.58 which is 17 cents higher than last week and less than a quarter from the all time high set in 2022. The national average for gasoline rose another 3 cents to $4.05. In Illinois, the average price of gas rose 8 cents to $4.36. That’s 13 cents higher than a month ago and more than a dollar higher than one year ago. GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan says while it appears some oil shipments are getting through the Strait of Hormuz, the growing loss of Russian refinery capacity is hitting the oil markets hard.

 

(Paxton–jc)  The Paxton E R S have canvassed the city for properties affected by the August flooding, but those with damage or other issues are asked to contact the city if they have not done so. City of Paxton E R S Coordinator Andrew Turner says it is a huge help, to get them the damage information…

 

 

City of Paxton E R S Coordinator Andrew Turner

 

(Paxton-jm) – Another supply distribution for flood victims will take place this evening in Paxton. The Paxton Emergency Response Service is teaming up with the Chamber of Commerce to host the distribution. Fans, contractor bags, damp rid and Moldex will be among the items distributed. The distribution will take place from 5:30 until 7 unless supplies run out first. The distribution will take place at the Paxton Emergency Response Services building located at 134 W. State Street.

 

(Paxton–jc)  –  City of Paxton leaders have met with most area legislative leaders from city and county to State Representative Jason Bunting, State Senator Chris Balkema and Illinois Congresswoman  Robin Kelly over the August Paxton floods. Paxton Mayor Bill Ingold says the subject of city infrastructure continues to be a subject with area lawmakers…

   

Paxton Mayor Bill Ingold

 

(Champaign County–jc)  Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking information from the public on a shoplifting event at the Champaign Wal Mart on August 9th. Police say a man and a woman entered the Walmart on Prospect avenue just before noon August 9th and left the store without paying for merchandise valued at more than 500 dollars. Anyone with information is asked to call Champaign County Crimestoppers at  217-373-8477.

 

(Iroquois County–dm)-Petition Packets are now available for candidates seeking elections in the April 6th 2027 Consolidated Election .Iroquois County Clerk Breein Suver tells us where you can pick up the packets.

   

Iroquois County Clerk Breein Suver.  You can also pick up election packets at the county clerk's office.

 

(Vermilion County–jc)  Vermilion County leaders will look to replace several culverts in the county that were affected by the recent flooding in East Central Illinois. Three are in MiddleFork Township and the fourth is in Butler Township. The Vermilion County Transportation Committee will meet at 5 on Wednesday afternoon to address the damaged culvert issue. 

 

(Champaign-jm) – The federal court cases against State Representative Carol Ammons and her husband Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons has been rescheduled to November. Carol and Aaron both filed motions for continuances last week. Their trials were scheduled to begin on September 22nd. Aaron will have a pretrial hearing on Election Day at 10 am followed by Carol at 10:15 that morning. The trials are now scheduled to begin on November 17th.

 

(Paxton–jc) School leaders are in charge of the budget and must keep a close eye on all expenditures. Paxton Buckley Loda School Superintendent Eric Bohm says the district has done a good job through its school board policies and the PBL District budget is good, though dollars will be tight from the state…

 

 

Paxton Buckley Loda School Superintendent Eric Bohm

 

(Paxton–dm)-With all of the rain we’ve had lately you may have found out your sump pump needs replacing, or you are thinking ahead and replacing your sump pump before it’s too late.  Paxton Hardware and Rental owner Scott Allen tells us about the different types of sump pumps you can get.

 

 

Paxton Hardware and Rental owner Scott Allen.  You can hear more from Scott Saturday Mornings at 730 on Scott’s Tips for Success.

 

(Danville-jc)  A motorcyclist was injured in Vermilion County just east of Danville Monday morning. Police say the person on the motorcycle avoided a car turning into its path just before 8am. The injured motorcyclist was taken to an area hospital. No condition report was provided

 

(Cissna Park–dm)-Rhonda and Brandon Thomas are the new owners of a restaurant in Cissna Park, Thomas Grill and Creamery.  Along with ice cream treats, they have some new food  items.  Co-owner Rhonda Thomas talks about some of the new additions to the menu.

 

 

Thomas Grill and Creamery owner Rhonda Thomas

 

(Paxton–jc)  The Ford County Public Building Commission will look at the county’s water treatment program and the fiscal year 20-27 levy with Ford County when they meet later this week. A progress report on the elevator project and bids for the county jails cell doors and locks project are also on the agenda. The committee meets Thursday morning at 9 at the small courthouse in Paxton . 

 

WPXN News notes…

The 2026 Gibson Harvest Fest will take place on Friday, September 11th and Saturday, September 12th. Headlining Friday night is Country star Drew Baldridge. Saturday night is Pop 2000 Tour with All Nighter.

The 2026 Team Hope Walk for Huntington's Disease will take place on Saturday, September 12th at Lakeview Country Club in Loda. Check in begins at 730 am with the walk beginning at 8.

 

The final Shop in the Park in downtown Cissna Park will take place on Saturday, September 12th from 9-1.

 

Paxton’s annual Swine n Dine BBQ Competition and Festival will take place on Saturday, September 19th in downtown Paxton. The evening's entertainment includes live music with Gina Miles and Gabby Barrett.

 

The Ford County Historical Society’s annual meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 23rd at 6pm at the Arcade restaurant in Paxton.

 

The 58th annual Clinton Apple n Pork Festival will take place on Saturday, September 26th and Sunday, September 27th.