PAXTON — At 12:07 p.m. Saturday, April 11, there was a traffic accident reported on the 100 block of N. Market Street. Terry L. Whitebird, 50, of Buckley, who was driving a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria — a Ford County-owned vehicle — was deemed at fault as he backed out of a parking space and struck a vehicle traveling southbound […]
David Porter: ‘No other performer has ever meant as much to me as John Prine has’
I was first introduced to John Prine’s music in 1990. The self-titled album was nearly 20 years old but it was new to me. It was an eclectic group of folksy stories that were seldom played on the radio. It was clear that John Prine did not adhere to industry standards. In fact, he bucked the system to the point […]
Gibson City police blotter (April 13, 2020)
From the Gibson City Police Department: Due to changes in rules 3.6 and 3.8 trial publicity handed down from the Illinois State’s Attorneys Association and the Illinois Supreme Court, this department will release only the following information with this disclaimer. The following information of charges are merely an accusation and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. April […]
Illinois Department of Labor reminding Illinoisans about farm safety
From Illinois State Representative Tom Bennett: While it seems like nearly everything in Illinois is shut down because of the coronavirus outbreak, our farmers continue their critical work feeding the world. The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is sharing safety measures about the importance of farm safety as we continue with the spring planting season. IDOL is reminding Illinoisans about […]
Obituary: Bennie L. Buchanan
BEAVERVILLE — Bennie L. Buchanan, 85 of Beaverville passed away at his home on Sunday, April 12, 2020. He was born on November 17, 1934 in New Liberty, the son of Clyde and Lucille (Owens) Buchanan. He married Donna Haney on October 5, 1954 in Corinth, MS and she preceded him in death on March 11, 1997. He was also […]
Fourth positive case of COVID-19 in Ford County confirmed
The following is a press release from the Ford County Public Health Department: Ford County Public Health Department (FCPHD) is announcing one additional case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The individual is a female in her 40’s. This makes a total of four confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ford County. There has been one COVID-19 related death. These numbers are accurate […]
Pritzker defends IDES response to record unemployment claims
House Republicans say more should be done to handle volume of calls, applications By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday that his administration is stepping up efforts to keep up with the flood of unemployment applications coming into the Illinois Department of Employment Security as the state is seeing a record number of claims being […]
Ford County Public Health Department reports no recoveries in positive COVID-19 cases
PAXTON — As of 3 p.m. Monday, April 13, the Ford County Public Health Department has confirmed four positive cases of coronavirus in the county. According to Danielle Walls, the community health educator at the Ford County Public Health Department, none of the cases has resulted in recovery as of 3:42 p.m. that same Monday. Walls stated that the FCPHD […]
Gibson City Special Council Meeting Agenda for April 16, 2020
GIBSON CITY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAThursday April 16, 20207:00 P.M.Meeting will be held Via ZoomCouncil Meeting Room will be open for public comment or text 217.781.1905 or email mayor@gibsoncityillinois.com Roll Call New Business– Consideration of ordinance no. 2020-O-02 an ordinance implementing –emergency meeting procedures to allow for electronic meetings.– Consideration to spend not to exceed $250.00 for flowers/plants to decorate […]
House Republicans call for beefing up state’s unemployment system
Pritzker says agency is coping with unprecedented number of jobless claims By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Republicans on Monday called on Gov. JB Pritzker to do more to handle the unprecedented volume of new claims for unemployment benefits coming into the Illinois Department of Employment Security, even if that means reassigning workers there from other state […]
