April 23, 2021 – April 30, 2021
The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 is investigating the report of deceased body found in the waters of Lake Shelbyville near Wolf Creek State Park in Shelby County.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville and Friends of Lake Shelbyville is hosting a free fishing tournament for children 12 and under on Saturday, June 5, at Opossum Pond. The pond is located near the entrance to the Opossum Creek Recreation Area. Participants must preregister by calling 217-774-3951 ext. 2, or email lakeshelbyville@usace.army.mil. Information needed: name of participant, age of participant on event day, name of parent/guardian, and phone number for parent/guardian.
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Property Transfers April 16, 2021 – April 30, 2021
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The body of Sherry Hubbartt, 72, was discovered on Sunday inside her residence in Shelby County and two men have been charged in conection with the death, according to Illinois State Police.
April 9, 2021 – April 16, 2021
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker has announced that $1.6 billion in federal funding will be allocated toward early childhood education and child care providers in Illinois.
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More art from area adults will be added to what is already hung of the Shelby County Art Show 2021 Adult division as of this writing and will be ready to see in its entirety.
Lake Land College students elected engineering major Katherine "Katie" Greuel, Windsor, to serve as the student trustee for 2021-2022. In this role, Greuel will serve as a liaison between the student body and the Lake Land College Board of Trustees. She will also have the ability to make and second motions and will have an advisory vote on the board.
Clarksburg, IL - On April 17, 2021, Sherry Hubbartt, a 72-year-old female, was reported missing by her family to the Shelby County, Illinois Sheriff’s Office.
American Legion Auxiliary Liberty Unit 289 President Sarah Wyckoff called to order the April 13 meeting. Those in attendance sang the "Battle Hymn of the Republic."
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Friends of Lake Shelbyville are hosting the Loop Lake Shelbyville bike ride on Saturday, June 12.
Farm Credit Illinois named 29 high school seniors as agriculture scholarship recipients and awarded 50 community improvement grants to FFA chapters and 4-H clubs in central and southern Illinois.
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Shelby County State’s Attorney Nichole Kroncke announced Tuesday that on Monday, April 12, after deliberating for 10 minutes, a Shelby County jury found Brian M. Mahnke of Pana guilty of the offense of Aggravated Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Peace Officer, a Class 4 felony.
April 2, 2021 – April 9, 2021
SPRINGFIELD – Over the past seven days, 132,188 doses of COVID-19 vaccine had been administered daily on average in Illinois as of Monday, an increase of more than 27,000 from the daily average one week ago.
Strasburg’s American Legion Auxiliary Annual Easter Egg Hunt was held on April 3 at Strasburg park. Over 89 children, toddlers through third grade, enjoyed “hunting” the various candies that had been scattered throughout the park. Prizes of stuffed bunnies were given. The event has been an a…
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STEWARDSON — Six candidates are running for five trustee seats on the Stewardson Fire and Ambulance Protection District Board in the first trustee election since a referendum that changed the way they are selected for the board passed in November.
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CHARLESTON – The Illinois Capital Development Board on Wednesday announced that $7.4 million has been released for the renovation and upgrading of the utility tunnel and boiler at Eastern Illinois University from the state.
SPRINGFIELD — A bill to expand the use of vote-by-mail and curbside voting in future elections passed the Illinois Senate Thursday, meaning it needs only a signature from the governor to become law.
For the third consecutive year, Lake Land College's Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) chapter earned Five Star Chapter status.
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SPRINGFIELD — Legislation backed by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group would require farming equipment manufacturers to make software required for repairs available to consumers for purchase.
Cowden-Herrick teachers have named Braylen Bunch and Emily Finley March Students of the Month.
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“Open ONLY to Residences and Workers of Shelby County, Illinois”
On March 3, 2021, the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Zone 5, obtained a warrant for the arrest of Chris L. Williams, 54, of Tower Hill, through the Shelby County State’s Attorney’s Office for two counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse. Williams was …
East-central Illinois school districts have an even greater difficulty filling teaching positions than the statewide average, according to a new study from a regional superintendents group.
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SPRINGFIELD – A new survey of Illinois school districts shows most are continuing to have trouble filling open teaching positions with qualified teachers and even more are having difficulty hiring substitute teachers.
It is time for adult artists in Shelby County and adjoining counties to register their artwork, up to 10 pieces, for this year’s Shelby County Art Show.
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Shelby County State’s Attorney Nichole Kroncke announced that on Wednesday, Feb. 24, Richard L. Page, 54, was sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for Unlawful Failure to Register as an Illinois Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth.
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Local Republican lawmakers are critical of the way Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed budget would reform the way Illinois businesses are taxed and other aspects of the plan.
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For the past week, State Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Louisville, has been teasing an “important announcement about the future of Illinois” on Monday night.
When parts of Texas’ independent power grid went offline this week due to unusually extreme cold weather in the south, the amount of expected energy production lost was equivalent to the amount of electricity used to keep the lights on in the entire state of Illinois.
February 5, 2021- February 12, 2021
SPRINGFIELD – Public health officials announced 58,189 COVID-19 vaccinations were administered statewide Monday, nearly double the one-day total from the same day a week ago.
The Lake Land College Foundation and Alumni Association will host Love a Laker, a weeklong giving event, from Feb. 14 to 20. The event will introduce a new giving platform.
Stewardson-Strasburg High School announced its second quarter honor roll.
Mid-America Preparatory School, Herrick, announced its second quarter honor roll.
January 1, 2021 – January 8, 2021
Cowden-Herrick Junior High math teacher Kelsey Mayfield held a competition for her students to see who could collect the most soda tabs. This is her ninth year having the competition.
Two Shelby County drivers were injured in an accident Tuesday morning in Summit Township.
