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Springfield Man Hit, Killed While Crossing the Street

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The driver said she was swerving to avoid another pedestrian when she hit and killed the man Sunday night.

Former UI Football Player Arrested for Theft

By: Matt Loveless

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Former defensive back accused of stealing purse, using debit card.

Motorist arrested after for Reckless Conduct on I-57

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CHAMPAIGN COUNTY – A man is in custody after he jumped onto the hood of a vehicle after he was involved in a crash on Interstate 57 northbound.

Crime Tracker Mugshots

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Click here for the latest information on arrests made in central Illinois.

By: Megan O’Dell

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DECATUR- Aissa Norris lost her function and ability to move her fingers and hands both in the span of less than two years.

Horace Mann Chief Financial Officer passes away after brief medical leave

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SPRINGFIELD – In an update to a story WAND News brought you Monday, the Chief Financial Officer of Horace Mann Educators Corporation has died days after taking medical leave.

Champaign Mayor issues Emergency Order ahead of Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day

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CHAMPAIGN – Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen announced Monday a series of guidelines within an emergency order to combat a possible threat to public health, safety and welfare during Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day.

Lake Shelbyville needs volunteers for Fish Habitat Improvement Day

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SHELBYVILLE – Volunteers are needed to help enhance the fisheries of Lake Shelbyville for years to come.

Technology Oriented Dance Performance Allows Audience to Participate

By: Meredith Hackler

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When you attend an event at the theater, you’re typically told to turn your phone off. However, at the University of Illinois, the tables have been turned.  

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Democrat state Rep. Carol Sente of Vernon Hills is encouraging local students to apply for her Summer Legislative Internship Program, which provides firsthand experience with state government and constituent service. Interns work in her full-time constituent service office at the Laschen Community Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Responsibilities include researching and writing about legislation, learning about local and state issues, assisting with community outreach projects and events, and developing a detailed understanding of office communications and operations. The internship lasts from June through August, is unpaid, and offers flexible work hours. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to RepSente@gmail.com or a paper version to the office.

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ALTON – To continue his fight against burdensome property taxes in the state of Illinois, state Rep. Dan Beiser, D-Alton, introduced House Bill 277 which would allow more seniors to qualify for exemptions on property taxes.

“Our seniors are being hit from all ends with a rising cost of living, care expenses increasing, all while property taxes continue to go up each year,” Beiser said. “It’s unfair to ask citizens who are living on a fixed income or a pension to continually pay more in property taxes, despite the value of their property going down, which is often the case. This legislation would help take some of the weight off of our seniors by allowing more access to property tax exemption.”

HB 277 would increase the limit of the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption from $55,000 to $75,000, as long as the person is 65 years or older. By expanding the income limit, it would allow more seniors to qualify for the exemption. This bill continues an already established effort by Beiser to hold the line on property taxes for seniors, as well as for working families.

“During my time as state representative, I have supported property taxes freezes nearly 20 times for our state, and worked on legislation to provide more exemptions for seniors and disabled veterans,” Beiser said. “By letting residents keep more money in their pockets or to be spent locally, we can help contribute to and grow our local economy.”

For more information on this or any other issue, please contact Beiser’s constituent services office at 618-465-5900 or email dvbeiser@sbcglobal.net.

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