CARLYLE, Ill. – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8 is investigating an officer involved death (OID) involving a deputy from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO). On Dec. 29, 2021 at approximately 5:00 a.m., ISP DCI Zone 8 was requested to assist with an officer involved shooting. Preliminary […]
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URBANA, Ill. — With the way this year has been going, I wanted to get a head start on preparing my home for cold temperatures before old man winter makes a full appearance. Taking steps to get your house ready for colder weather can save you money and help you and your family stay safe and warm. Each year,
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A memorial service will be held at a future date for 65-year-old Daniel E. Maly Sr. of Chester, Ill., who passed away at 9 p.m., Monday, December 27, 2021 at Memorial Hospital, Chester. He was born December 28, 1955 in Chicago, Ill., the son of Robert and Norma (nee Langenhan) Maly who both preceded
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A private service will be held at a later date for 72-year-old Dennis G. Kalmer of Red Bud, Ill., who passed away at 3:50 pm, Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1949 in Red Bud, the son of Gregory James and Alice (nee Winkelmann) Kalmer who both preceded
A funeral will be held Friday, December 31, 2021 for 89-year-old Gladys C. Engert of Altenburg who passed away December 28, 2021 at her home in Altenburg, Mo. She was born August 4, 1932 in Farrar, Mo, daughter of Theodore and Clara (Kassel) Lorenz who both preceded her in death. She and Norman
PERRYVILLE — Yesterday was the last day to file for the municipal and school election in April. There are seven filings for the Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education: Glendon Sattler filed for the three-year term. Casey Brewer filed for the one-year term. Melissa Hahn filed for the one-year term. Roger Sample
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By Ken Johnson, Horticulture Educator, University of Illinois Extension URBANA, Ill. – Once holidays are over, the Christmas trees tend to come down. Instead of hauling this year’s tree to the dump or having the city pick it up, consider repurposing it in your landscape. University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Ken Johnson says one popular use
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JEFFERSON CITY – On Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approve a major disaster declaration for Missouri to provide federal assistance to a total of seven counties in response to severe storms and deadly tornadoes that swept across the state on the evening of December 10, resulting in extensive
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KANKAKEE – A new law on the books will prevent children’s lemonade stands from being shut down for not having a permit thanks to State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex). Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) with Hayli Martinez testifying during a hearing on Hayli’s Law. This new law was inspired by 12-year-old Hayli Martinez, whose lemonade stand
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