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Towing community remembers life of slain businessman
HERVEY CITY, Ill. (WAND) - The towing community mourned the loss of 48-year-old, Gregory Hostetler, Tuesday night at a vigil service. Hosterler was shot and killed in an altercation Monday afternoon. He was the owner of Greg's Towing & Recovery as well as Five Star Auto Sales in Hervey City.
Toxins in the air: Central Illinois factories and plants release millions of pounds of risky chemicals
The Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) facility in Decatur, which processes grain products into food ingredients and ethanol, released 2.7 million pounds of toxic chemicals in 2022, including one that can damage the central nervous system. In Champaign, just blocks away from a residential neighborhood, the Kraft Heinz factory, which makes...
Illinois man arrested after an alleged multi-county pursuit
FOUNTAIN COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — An Illinois man is accused of leading police on a long pursuit in Fountain and Montgomery counties. A press release from Indiana State Police says the chase started just after midnight Monday at the 20 mile marker on I-74 in Fountain County. A trooper...
Mt. Zion School District announces passing of long-time track coach Bill Harbeck
MT. ZION, Ill. (WAND) - Mt. Zion Community Unit School District announced the passing of its long-time track and cross-country coach, Bill Harbeck. "He served our students for the past 18 years. Bill’s passion and dedication to our students and coaches has left a permanent mark on our athletic community," the District said in a statement.
City changes code governing CFD
CLINTON — Clinton resident Seth Redington addressed the city council about an ongoing issue he has pursued in regard to commissioner Dan Ballenger. “I think the city needs to audit the hours, because I’ve already requested and received them,” Redington told commissioners during the May 7 council meeting.
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