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Kris Phipps Resigns as Interim Chief of Mattoon Fire Department
Kris Phipps has resigned as interim chief of the Mattoon Fire Department. Phipps, who was hired in March, said the reason was a difference of opinion on safety issues. For the time being, the fire dep...
Oct 31, 2019
Michigan Truck Driver Killed in Accident on I-70
A Dearborn, Michigan truck driver was killed in a crash on I-70 yesterday morning, Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Illinois State Police say 38-year-old Maher Qaid-Hassan Adam was eastbound at mile post ...
Oct 31, 2019
St. Elmo Man Killed in Crash on Route 40
A St. Elmo man was killed in a crash west of Effingham, yesterday morning, October 30, 2019. According to the Illinois State Police, a vehicle driven by 19-year-old Seth Reeves was eastbound on Route ...
Oct 31, 2019
Fatal Accident on I-70
A Texas man was killed in a crash on I-70 yesterday, Wednesday, October 30, 2019. According to the Illinois State Police, 19-year-old Gerardo Navarrete was eastbound near mile post 80 in Effingham Cou...
Oct 31, 2019
Investigations Target Champaign Used-Car Dealership
Investigations Target Champaign Used-Car Dealership (Champaign, IL) -- Two state-level investigations are targeting a Champaign used-car dealership. The Illinois Attorney General and Secretary of Stat...
Oct 31, 2019
Illinois House Okays College Athlete Payments
Illinois House Okays College Athlete Payments (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois is a big step closer to allowing some college athletes to get paid. The Illinois House yesterday okayed a plan that will all...
Oct 31, 2019
Blue Ridge Teacher Contract Agreement Finalized
Blue Ridge Teacher Contract Agreement Finalized (Farmer City, IL) -- Teachers in Farmer City have a new contract. The Blue Ridge School Board voted unanimously Wednesday night to ratify a three-year a...
Oct 31, 2019
New Details Release In Jane Doe Cold Case Murder
New Details Release In Jane Doe Cold Case Murder (Champaign, IL) -- New details are being released about the Jane Doe victim of a 1995 homicide. Officials released information yesterday about items fo...
Oct 31, 2019
Illinois State Police: Cell Phone Usage the Cause of Collision on I-57 S
The Illinois State Police released information regarding a collision which took place past the 186 mile marker on I-57 south around 1pm on Wednesdsay. According to the preliminary investigation, a 201...
Oct 30, 2019 Tony Webster / CC
First Neighbor Bank Scoreboard: H.S. Volleyball Regionals (10/30/2019)
For all your local area scores, here is your First Neighbor Bank Scoreboard! H.S. Volleyball Regionals: Class 1A: Altamont defeated St. Elmo/Brownstown: 25-14. 25-3 South Central defeated Clay City: 2...
Oct 30, 2019
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