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Clinton Man Treated Following Thursday Morning Fire Call
A Clinton resident had to be taken to the hospital following a fire call Thursday morning. The Clinton Fire Department reports they were … [MORE]

Shofner Sworn In As Sheriff
DeWitt County officially has a new sheriff. Jered Shofner was sworn in Wednesday afternoon at the DeWitt County building in a public … [MORE]

Boa Loose In Maroa
Police are encouraging Maroa residents to be on the lookout for a big snake. A man's 9-foot pet boa constrictor is on the loose, and … [MORE]

DCDC Announces Forums & Survey On Lake Property
A local agency wants your input on how DeWitt County should pursue development on the 80-acres of land it owns near Clinton Lake. The … [MORE]

Southern Music Exhibit Opens At Warner Library
The next special exhibition from a national organization opens tonight (THU) at Clinton's Vespasian Warner Public Library. "Rhythm … [MORE]

Millikin Begins President Search
A Decatur university is seeking a new president. Millikin University plans to start interviewing some of the more than 80 applicants for … [MORE]

ICC Releases Taylorville Energy Center Cost Report
(Springfield, IL) -- State Regulators say using synthetic natural gas from a proposed Christian County clean coal power plant would be more … [MORE]

Congressman Not Convinced Futuregen Is A Go
(Undated) -- The Futuregen Alliance told energy officials they plan to move ahead with the clean coal project slated for Meredosia, but one … [MORE]

Work Begins On High Speed Rail
The first step toward high speed rail is beginning with a very slow train in downstate Illinois. The Illinois Department of … [MORE]

Former Governor Ryan's Attorneys Push For His Release
(Undated) -- Attorneys representing former Illinois Governor George Ryan have asked the judge who handled his trial to toss out parts of … [MORE]

IDPH: Flu Shots Will Arrive Soon
(Springfield, IL) -- State Health officials say flu shots should be available soon across the state. Illinois Department of Public Health … [MORE]

USDA: Harvest Under Way
Corn harvest has officially begun in Illinois. Mark Schleusener has more in this week's USDA Crop … [MORE]

Accused Southern Illinois Teen Pleads Not Guilty To Murder
(Pinckneyville, IL) -- A southern Illinois teen has pleaded not guilty to charges he killed a 15-year-old girl and dumped her body in a … [MORE]

State To Investigate What LaGrange "Earthquake" Was
(McCook, IL) -- The state is investigating whether a reported earthquake in Chicago's west suburbs was actually a natural phenomenon or the … [MORE]

More Images From Swearing In Of Sheriff Jered Shofner
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UPDATE: Shofner Sworn Is As DeWitt County Sheriff
DeWitt County officially has a new sheriff. Jered Shofner was sworn in Wednesday afternoon at the DeWitt County building in a public … [MORE]

New DeWitt County Sheriff To Be Sworn In Today
The transition of the DeWitt County Sheriff's Department is scheduled to take place this (WED) afternoon. Current Chief Deputy of the … [MORE]

Clinton Man Faces Child Porn Charges
A Clinton man faces federal charges of receiving child pornography. 48-year old John M. Thorp, of Stone Road, was arrested last week … [MORE]

Clinton Y Shut Down This Week For Repairs
The Clinton Community YMCA is getting a bit of a make over this week. Jann Martin, Executive Director of the Clinton "Y," … [MORE]

DeWitt County 4-H Shooting Sports Club Kicking Off This Month
A new special interest 4-H club officially begins this month in DeWitt County. A group of local volunteers have worked to institute a … [MORE]