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Mason County son sentenced to 55 years for killing his father
GOOFY RIDGE, Ill. (WMBD) — A Mason County man was sentenced 55 years in prison Thursday for killing his father in March 2023. Paul A. Harris, 43, whose last known address was listed in court records as being in Topeka, was found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the March 2023 death of 69-year-old Paul D. Harris.
1 Killed in Fiery Freeway Crash on 105 Freeway in South Los Angeles
SOUTH LOS ANGELES, May 3 (KNN) — At least one person has died as a result of a fiery traffic collision late Thursday night on the 105 Freeway in the Athens area within South Los Angeles. California Highway Patrol’s West Los Angeles officers responded to reports of a stalled...
Prison closures to impact about 500 Central Illinois jobs
(The Center Square) – With a plan to demolish the Logan County Correctional Center and the Stateville prison, a lawmaker is raising concerns about the economic losses multiple Illinois counties will see. State Rep. Bill Hauter, R-Morton, said the conversations with Illinois Department of Corrections and the governor’s office have all indicated the Logan County Correctional Center in Lincoln will be rebuilt on the campus of Stateville, which is in Joliet. ...
Editor of the Petersburg Observer Jane Cutright, the enduring force behind Menard County's local paper
Jane Cutright is the owner of the Petersburg Observer, a newspaper catering to the Menard County area. Cutright spoke to Community Voices about how she joined her family’s business and the challenges her paper faces in an increasingly digitalized world.
Prep sports recap for May 2, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Sara Finn had four hits, including a triple and a three-run homer as Illini Bluffs beat visiting Havana, 14-2, in softball on Thursday. Havana scored a pair of runs on a two-out single in the first by Hannah Hodgson. But IB broke through with a nine-run rally in the third inning. […]
Tremont looking for new boys basketball coach
Tremont is looking for a new head boys basketball coach. Troy Schmidt announced on social media Tuesday night he's stepping down as the Turks coach, taking on the roles as the school's athletics director and dean of students for the 2024-25 school year. These moves are pending approval at the May 9 school board meeting. ...
Lincoln Christian Institute will remain open despite college closing
LINCOLN, Ill. (WCIA) — Less than a month before their final day of operation as a university, a college in Logan County has plans to continue. Lincoln Christian University will continue offering classes through the Lincoln Christian Institute. The Institute will not offer degrees, nor will it be accredited. But officials are celebrating that the […]
Home caregivers recognized for their service
PEORIA (25News Now) - April 30 is officially a day of appreciation for those who provide in-home services to families looking for support. After the Illinois County Board made the official declaration, the Children’s Home Association of Illinois held a breakfast to appreciate everything home visitors do for the community. A home visitor is essentially in the social work field, and their job is to visit families at home to offer parents resources to make sure their children’s needs are met.
'Pain, grief, with a sense of joy and unity': Lincoln Christian University says goodbye
Brian Messner plunks down on his desk a manila envelope full of notes from his former students telling him what a difference he made in their lives. A 29-year teaching veteran in Lincoln Christian University's history department, Messner admitted his favorite came from a student working at a state agency. She thanked him for making her write shorter papers.
Mapleton home damaged by midday fire
MAPLETON (25News Now) - A Mapleton home is damaged after a fire broke out in the living room. Logan-Trivoli Fire Chief David Tuttle says firefighters were called to West Camelot Court around 1:20 p.m. Wednesday for a living room fire. The fire, which was knocked down within 10 minutes, was...
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