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Springfield man given decades in prison for murder

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A Springfield man is going to prison for the next several decades after pleading guilty to a murder more than a year ago. Court records indicate a judge last week sentenced Justin Pickrell, 25, to 45 years in prison, with credit for over 500 days served in the Sangamon County Jail.

Springfield, IL · 22h
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Christian Co. man arrested after traffic stop reveals between 15–100 grams of meth

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A Christian County man is facing a Class X felony drug charge after police said they found him in possession of between 15–100 grams of methamphetamine. The Taylorville Police Department said investigators were looking into reports of suspected drug sales when officers made a traffic stop on Cheney Street and Park. […]

Taylorville, IL · 1d

Breeze-Courier

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Pana Electoral Board sustains objection to Katie McKenna’s candidacy

PANA — The City of Pana Official’s Electoral Board held a meeting on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at 4 p.m. to hear and pass upon the case of Chad Coleman v. Katie McKenna. Chad Coleman, Butch Hocq, and Katie McKenna all filed the necessary paperwork to run for Ward 1 Alderman in the upcoming spring municipal election. Chad Coleman filed an objection to Katie McKenna's nomination papers. Under 65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-5 of the Illinois Municipal Code, the statute sets forth statutory qualifications and disqualifications for holding elected municipal office. The statute states a person cannot hold or take the oath of office if, at the time, they have been convicted of a felony.

Pana, IL · 1d
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Mayor Bruce Barry Discusses Various Projects Throughout Community

Outdoor dining could be coming to downtown Taylorville if the City Council can create a program for the new business to take advantage of. Mayor Barry told the Hart Media Group that there is a downtown business interested in leasing two parking spots for outdoor dining, and he hopes to see the Council establish a leasing program.

Taylorville, IL · 1d
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Taylorville School Board To Discuss Campus Maintenance And Staffing

Campus maintenance will be the highlight of tonight’s Taylorville Board of Education meeting. The Board will take up the approval of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the City to being construction on new tennis courts at Taylorville High School. The Hart Media Group spoke with Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry about this last week. https://www.taylorvilledailynews.com/mayor-bruce-barry-discusses-various-projects-throughout-community/

Taylorville, IL · 23h

Effingham Radio

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Illinois State Police Announces Results Of Roadside Safety Checks In October

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Bruce Waggoner, announces the results of Roadside Safety Checks (RSC) held in Effingham and Fayette Counties during October. Violations/Enforcement Activity:. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Citations – 5 Other Alcohol/Drug Citations – 7 Occupant Restraint Offenses –...

Fayette County, IL · 13h

Breeze-Courier

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Youth participate in Night at the Museum event

CHRISTIAN COUNTY — Youth from the Taylorville Evangelical Free Church and Destiny Fellowship Church of Mowequa participated in a Night at the Museum at the Christian County Historical Museum on November 1. The group was the first to enjoy the museum’s new pavilion, constructed with funds donated by the Westrick-Appleton family and built to preserve and protect the roughly two hundred year old log cabin that has been a key focal point of the museum since the 1970s. The donation also covered new picnic tables, which were a much-needed improvement for the museum.

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