(Champaign County–jm) – The potential trials Aaron and Carol Ammons could take place in the first quarter of 20-27. Lawyers for the Ammons made the filing last week Court documents in the case of Aaron Ammons show Aaron requested that his trial, currently set for December 7, be postponed to late April or early May. Amons cited his duties as Champaign County Clerk as the main reason for the extension. . The Ammons have requested a joint trial in the case.
(Coles County–jc Traffic along Interstate 57 near Mattoon was slowed for several hours, including around 30 minutes where the interstate in that area was closed, due to a three vehicle accident. The accident happened just after 2 this morning. There were injuries in this accident. No word was provided. I-57 at mile marker 190 was back open as of 5-30am.
(Champaign-jm) – Two men were sentenced in Champaign County court to spend decades behind bars for shooting and killing a man last year. 33-year-old Tyson Moore of Champaign and 38-year-old DeAndre Newbill of Urbana were in court on Monday. Both men were charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder, and they were found guilty after a three-day trial. After hearing statements from both defendants and the wife and daughter of their victim, Judge Randy Rosenbaum sentenced Newbill to 60 years in prison and Moore to 55 years.
(Champaign–jc) The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting a resource fair for veterans on Thursday in Urbana. Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Director Terry Prince says information and support is available on Thursday at the Urbana National Guard building…
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Director Terry Prince. The event runs from 10am t 6pm on Thursday
(Vermilion County-jm) – Part of Interstate 74 was closed late Monday afternoon in Vermilion County after “several grass fires” broke out in the area. State Police said crews were called to I-74, between mileposts 198 and 201 in Fithian, for the report of brush fires on both sides of the interstate around 4:19 p.m. Both the eastbound and westbound lanes were temporarily closed.
(The Center Square) – A Bloomington man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison plus a lifetime term of supervised release after he pleaded guilty to attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. Prosecutors said Jason Alan Isaacson, 46, sent videos of himself to someone he believed to be 13 years of age and requested that she send him explicit pictures. U.S. Secret Service and Bloomington police investigated the case.
(Paxton–jc) With the holiday’s ahead of us, planning for summer events has started for the Paxton Mainstreet Group. Paxton Mainstreet Executive Director Donna Pepper says they are in the process of getting bands and dates set for the 20-27 summer concert series in the city…
Paxton Mainstreet Executive Director Donna Pepper
(CHampaign–jc) Champaign City leaders are set to amend the city’s budget when they meet tonight at 7. Other topics will include a Janitorial services contract, and implementation of a road weather information system. The council is also expected to approve the process for physicals for the fire department.
(Farmer City–jc) The annual Christmas parade in Farmer City is set for Sunday November 22nd at 2pm from the fairgrounds into downtown Farmer City. Farmer City Christmas Parade Chairman Chad Wills encourages entries to use this year’s theme…”Buddy the Elf”...
Farmer City Christmas Parade Chairman Chad Wills.
(Springfield–jc) Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Monday announced that the Bright Start 529 College Savings Plan has earned its eighth Gold rating from independent investment analyst Morningstar, once again placing Illinois’ direct-sold college savings plan among the best in the nation. Bright Start 529 is one of only nine Gold-rated 529 college savings plans in the country.
(Champaign-jm) – The 4 juveniles involved in an incident in Champaign over the weekend near the Barnes and Noble store will remain behind bars until their jury trial. A Champaign County judge made that decision Monday for the 4 teens ages 15-17. It’s unknown exactly what charges they will face. A 5th suspect is still on the loose. The incident started with an Automated License Plate Reader detecting a stolen vehicle near Market Street and Anthony Drive. When officers arrived they found a wrecked vehicle and 3 firearms.
(Champaign-jm) – Champaign Police are looking for tips through Crime Stoppers in finding the person who stole $3,000 worth of merchandise from Best Buy. The theft happened the afternoon of September 20 at the store on Prospect Avenue. Officials said that around 4:48 p.m., a man entered the store and picked out a gaming computer, a monitor and two headsets. He made no attempt to pay for the merchandise before leaving. Police described him as white, 30 to 40 years old and wearing a tan baseball cap, a gray hoodie and jeans. He was driving a black four-door Dodge Charger.
(Washington–dm)-An Extension expert explains how can you know if its a cold call, text, or e-mail about home repairs or improvement projects is from a legitimate company or individual? Rod Bain has the story
(Undated-jm) – Less than a week after Republicans across the state saw their minority get even smaller, a top candidate on the losing end of the election wants change. Darren Bailey’s running mate, Aaron Del Mar, said the losses were embarrassing, but the biggest issue is lack of support from the Illinois Republican Party. Del Mar said the Illinois GOP is decimated, and the state should hold a Republican convention in March to adopt new rules, a stronger platform, and better leaders. Republican activists, lawmakers, and party leaders would work together to move the party forward.
(Paxton–jc) If you want to help local non-profit Clove Alliance, your next opportunity is Saturday in Kankakee. That is when the group is hosting a cosmic bingo event. Clove Alliance helps sexual violence survivors and their families. Clove Alliance Executive Director Tracy Noe Slach (‘No-ee, Slaw) says they are using their new space in Paxton for service, meetings and more…
Clove Alliance Executive Director Tracy Noe Slach. The group's cosmic bingo is this Saturday in Kankakee with funds raised to support the group. Ticket information is found on line and on facebook
(Paxton–dm)-The Paxton City Council will hold their Monthly meeting tonight. Items on the agenda include a levy of a library tax extension. The council is expected to purchase replacement trucks for the street and alley department and water and sewer department, approve the wastewater treatment plant upgrade proposal from Clark Deitz Inc. and act upon a resolution consenting to the Mayor’s appointment of Andrew Turner as the ERS Director. The meeting is scheduled for 7pm.
(Woodworth–dm)-St.Paul Lutheran School in Woodworth invites you to a Veterans Day program this Wednesday November 11th. St. Paul Lutheran School in Woodworth Principal Dan Hughes has the details.
St. Paul Lutheran School in Woodworth Principal Dan Hughes
(Springfield–dm)-Gov. J.B. Pritzker has paused public events due to an outpatient urology procedure scheduled on Monday. Matt Hill, the governor’s deputy chief of staff for communications, said this is the standard and final follow-up to the same procedure he completed in May 2026. Later that month, the governor said he went to a Springfield hospital after he felt something that might have been related to the procedure. According to Hill's statement, Pritzker is grateful for well wishes and looks forward to resuming public events soon.
WPXN News notes…
The Original Woodworth Fish Fry will take place on Friday, November 13th at St. Paul’s Lutheran School Woodworth. Carryouts will be available starting at 4 with dine in starting at 5.
The Elliott Amvets will hold their spaghetti dinner on Friday, November 13th from 5-7 pm. Cost is $10.
The Gifford Fire Department will hold their spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Saturday, November 14th from 4-7 pm at the German Fall Festival Building in Gifford.
The Cissna Park FFA scholarship auction will take place on Saturday, November 14th starting at 6pm.
The Paxton Carnegie Library along with the Ford-Iroquois 4-H will host their Art Lit to Go for kids in grades K through 3 on Monday, November 16th from 4-5 pm.
The Paxton Emergency Response Services will hold their all you can eat chicken and noodle dinner on Thursday, November 19th from 4:30-6:30 pm at their station located at 134 W. State Street. Dinner includes chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert and drink for $11 for adults, $6 for kids 6-12, kids under 5 are free.
The Onarga American Legion will hold their fish fry on Friday, November 20th from 4:30-7 at the Legion Hall at Durham Park.
The Rankin Lions Club will hold their Ham n Bean and Chili Dinner on Friday, November 20th from 4:30-7:30 pm.
