http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news 20 Latest News Articles 2012-05-18T03:51:17Z

The Boiler Alert has been lifted for the City of Maroa. Residents may resume drinking and using water per usual.

2012-05-18T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32521

Clinton's annual May Days festival is in full swing and the Chamber of Commerce has a full Saturday and Sunday of activities in store.Saturday things get going bright and early at 8 am with the Farmers Market, which runs until noon. The 'Amazing Scra...

2012-05-18T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32505

The Clinton Fire Department responded to a fire at AREA Disposal Thursday night. Around 10:30 pm firefighters responded to reports of smoke coming from AREA Disposal in Clinton. Upon arriving on scene, surface material had caught fire. Assistance wa...

2012-05-18T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32503

The DeWitt County Sportsman Club is hosting a special event this Saturday.Guns Save Life is hosting a Preparedness Expo to help people become better prepared for emergencies. Vice President of the Sportsman Club and coordinator of the event, Ed Adcoc...

2012-05-18T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32426

Corn is popping up all across Illinois, but there could also be weeds coming up in those fields too.  Jared White has more...[audio:51412TimeForPostemergenceApplicationWRAP.mp3] [/audio]

2012-05-18T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32425

ILLINOIS IS ENJOYING ANOTHER DROP IN THE STATE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE. THE ILLINOIS JOBLESS RATE DROPPED FROM EIGHT POINT EIGHT PERCENT IN MARCH…TO EIGHT POINT SEVEN LAST MONTH SAYS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY SPOKESPERSON GREG RIVARA.[...

2012-05-18T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32423

A girl from Cuba, Illinois who was recently honored for academic success is among five students busted for drinking alcohol inside Cuba High School.  Fulton County Sheriff's deputies say they found Tiffany Deakin and four other students inside t...

2012-05-18T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32421

A federal grand jury has indicted a Peoria couple captured after spending 12 years on the run from accusations they bilked investors out of about $1.7 million.U.S. Attorney Jim Lewis says Nelson and Janet Hallahan were indicted Thursday for failure t...

2012-05-18T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32420

Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka is joining the call for higher cigarette taxes in Illinois, but she has a few conditions.The Republican says she would support the increase only if it's accompanied by gambling expansion, including a Chicago casino and s...

2012-05-18T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32419

A federal appeals court is backing Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn over pay raises his administration canceled for thousands of union workers.A U.S. District Court dismissed an effort by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees to for...

2012-05-18T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32418

Household hazardous waste collections have been scheduled in six Illinois communities for spring and fall.The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced the schedule Thursday.The events give citizens the opportunity to safely dispose of unuse...

2012-05-18T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32417

The Big Ten network started in 2007 with plans to mix up to 660 hours of non-sports programs every year into its menu of football, basketball and other sports.The network has added viewers and generated money for its schools. But the BTN has cut back...

2012-05-18T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32416

Two airlines are beginning service this week to connect Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington with Orlando, Fla., and Denver.Allegiant Air began its nonstop service to Orlando Sanford International Airport on Wednesday.The new flights will...

2012-05-18T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32414

The Champaign County Coroner says an autopsy confirms a 3-year-old Urbana boy died of a gunshot wound to the head in what investigators believe was an accident.Coroner Duane Northrup said Thursday that Mekhi Woods died Wednesday night at Carle Founda...

2012-05-18T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32412

Clinton High School's girls track team will take their record setting season to the IHSA State Tournament this weekend.The team was bumped up from Class 1A to 2A at the start of this year. Head Coach of the Lady Maroons, Randy Anderson said he was a ...

2012-05-17T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32362

A boil order is in effect until further notice in Clinton for resdients living west of Wood Street and South of Washington Street. This includes Main Street, Lincoln Street, Elm Street, Cedar Street and Maple Street.

2012-05-17T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32350

On May 15, 2012 members of the Clinton Police Department, assisted by the Dewitt County Sheriff’s Department, Logan County Sheriff’s Department and Illinois State Police Central SWAT, executed two search warrants as part of the ongoing in...

2012-05-16T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32216

Clinton's annual May Days festival kicks off this Thursday.May Days is an annual fundraiser for the Clinton Chamber. Anyone interested in still purchasing tickets for the four day festival can still get those noon today. Executive Director of the Cli...

2012-05-17T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32298

Clinton Junior High School had some outstanding athletes recognized at the Board of Education's regular monthly meeting this past Tuesday.The 7th grade boys track team went through their regular season undefeated. Coach Jessie Basalay explains there ...

2012-05-16T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32223

Is your non-for profit group seeking transportation at a cheaper cost?Show Bus offers a variety of vouchers for non-profit groups. Laura Dick, Director of Show Bus explains they work with non-profits to to provide transportation to a group or individ...

2012-05-17T05:00:00Z http://www.dewittdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=22&id=32297