(Undated-jm) – Yesterday was election day. WPXN’s Joel Cluver looks at the state race results…

 

(The Center Square) – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has announced the launch of its Clean Trucks Program, backed by $3 million from the federal EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program and more than $935,000 from the federal Diesel Emissions Reduction Act. The Illinois EPA said it is seeking qualified firms for the $3 million Clean Fleet and Freight Concierge Service effort to accelerate electrification, coordinate clean transportation planning and support small and medium-sized fleets in the northern and southern regions of the state. The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding is designed to help fleet operators replace diesel vehicles with battery-electric options.

 

(Washington–jc)  The Corn harvest is ahead of schedule locally in East Central Illinois. Several weeks of dry autumn weather have helped advance the corn harvest. U S D A Meteorologist Brad Rippey says some states are behind in the corn harvest…

U S D A Meteorologist Brad Rippey

 

 

(Hoopeston-jm) – In updating our story from yesterday, a Rankin man has pleaded not guilty to stabbing two people in Hoopeston Sunday morning. It happened near the intersection of Market Street and Honeywell Avenue. Police responded to a report of a fight and two people stabbed. 21-year-old Alexander Rossolille of Rankin is facing four counts of aggravated battery, and two counts of misdemeanor domestic battery. He was due in court yesterday for a pretrial detention hearing.

 

(Rantoul—jc)  Sign up for the Holiday Bureau toy and food distribution in Rantoul has started and will run through November 21st. Community Service Center Executive Director Cindy Crawford says there are several ways to sign up this year…

 

Community Service Center Executive Director Cindy Crawford

 

(Springfield–jc)  Illinois ranks 10th on a list of America’s states with the worst infrastructure. The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia compared all 50 states across seven measures of infrastructure conditions, reliability and investment.  The study said 13% of Illinois’ roads are in poor condition and 11.15% of the state’s bridges are poor. Illinois finished last in flights not being on time at 28.5%. The report said West Virginia had the worst infrastructure and Delaware had the best.

 

(Undated-jm) – The Justice Department  sent monitors to polling locations in five Illinois counties Tuesday.  Cook, Champaign, Sangamon, St. Clair and Madison counties were among the monitored sites in Illinois. Monitors checked for compliance with federal voting rights statutes, ensured voters with disabilities had equal access at polling places and watched for voter intimidation or suppression based on race, color, national origin or religion.

 

(Paxton–jc)  – November brings several holiday time events for the city of Paxton. Paxton Main Street Executive Director Donna Pepper says times for the annual tree lighting and parade are set following Thanksgiving…

Paxton Main Street Executive Director Donna Pepper

 

(Savoy-jm) – One organization is campaigning for a skilled nursing facility in Savoy. Advocates for Aging Care is a support group for people who are taking care of their loved ones who need skilled nursing care. But, because there are not enough skilled care beds in the community, with a shortage of more than 300 beds, the group is asking for $3 million to fill that void. The money would go toward a skilled nursing facility with 120 beds. Carle Health also created a challenge; when they get to $2.5 million, they will give the organization another $500,000 to get them to their goal. The group has already raised $1.8 million, and hopes the rest of the money will be raised in a year, with the groundbreaking process set to begin in spring of 2027.

 

(Kankakee–jc)  Clove Alliance is a group the serves survivors and families of sexual violence. The non-profit has offices in Kankakee, Watseka and a new office in downtown Paxton. Clove Alliance Executive Director Tracy Noe Slach (No-E Slaw) says one fundraiser for the group is coming a week from Friday in Kankakee…

Clove Alliance Executive Director Tracy Noe Slach

 

(Rantoul-dg)-Rantoul Village Administrator, Scott Eisenhower announced at the Rantoul Rotary meeting that he has been relieved of his duties. According to the News Gazette, Eisenhower was contacted by mayor Sam Hall the third and was informed of the decision on Monday. Eisenhower had been on the job since 2018 after 15 years as Danville’s Mayor. 

 

 

WPXN News notes…

A Holiday Craft Sale will take place on Saturday, November 7th and Sunday, November 8th from 9-3 both days at the Kruse Center in Gibson City.

 

The Rantoul/Paxton VFW Auxiliary will host a holiday bazaar at the Rantoul/Paxton VFW post on Saturday, November 7th from 11-3.

 

The Philo Country Opry will perform at the Melvin Community Hall on Saturday, November 7th. Doors open at 5:30 with the show starting at 7.

 

The Cadillac in Paxton will host Emo Night Live with All American Throwbacks on Saturday, November 7th at 7pm.

 

The Ford-Iroquois 4-H Foundation will hold their auction on Sunday, November 8th at 2 pm at St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Woodworth. 

 

The Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their Coffee and Connections on Wednesday, November 11th from 8-9 am at the Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce office.

 

The Circle of Friends Artisan Market will take place on Friday, November 13th from 3-7 pm and on Saturday, November 14th from 9-3 at the Rantoul Recreation Center.