LODA — Less than a month after a collision at Oak and Washington streets in Loda claimed the lives of two women, the village board agreed during its monthly meeting Wednesday, May 8, to seek the state’s approval to prohibit parking immediately north of the intersection, which town trustees have long warned poses a danger due to a combination of […]
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Paxton Police Blotter: Paxton man arrested for DUI, cocaine
PAXTON — The Paxton Police Department released the following list of recent activity: — Juan Carlos Lopez Suentes, 27, of Paxton, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, driving with no valid driver’s license and attempting to flee or elude a police officer, plus was ticketed for operating an uninsured vehicle and […]
TODAY IN HISTORY
Today is Wednesday, May 8, the 129th day of 2024. There are 237 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 8, 1996, South Africa took another step from apartheid to democracy by adopting a constitution that guaranteed equal rights for Blacks and whites. On this date: n In 1541, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto reached the […]
DIFFERENCES OF OPINION
Proponents, opponents of carbon capture and storage project bring debate to courthouseONE EARTH SEQUESTRATION’S PROPOSED CARBON DIOXIDE PIPELINE
GIBSON CITY — Those for and against One Earth Sequestration LLC’s proposed carbon dioxide capture and storage project outside of Gibson City had a chance to air their views at an April 23 meeting of the Ford County Board’s zoning committee at the courthouse in Paxton. The five-member committee of the 12-member county board invited OES executives and Lan and […]
Earthrise Energy funds grants for students pursuing renewable energy skills certificate
RISE Grant totaling $22,200 to benefit students at Normal community collegeEARTHRISE ENERGY
NORMAL — Earthrise Energy announced Thursday its establishment of a $22,200 grant to fund four scholarships for students pursuing a certificate in renewable energy skills at Heartland Community College in Normal. The Arlington, Va.- based company launched its RISE Grant program to help fund local initiatives that champion excellence in education, protect the environment and support the communities where Earthrise […]
POLICE BLOTTER
IROQUOIS COUNTYWATSEKA — The Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office released the following list of recent activity: n Robert P. Corp, 37, of Watseka, was arrested by sheriff’s deputies on an Iroquois County warrant charging him with driving with a suspended driver’s license on Friday, May 3. Corp, who was being held in the Livingston County, was transported to the Iroquois County Jail […]
CIRCUIT COURT CASES
Following is a list of cases filed recently in Ford County Circuit Court: MISDEMEANORS • Kevin B. Bunney, 63, of Gibson City, for retail theft (less than $300). • Lindsey M. Alsene, 26, of Paxton, for retail theft (less than $300). TRAFFIC TICKETS • Avery N. Sturm, 20, of Paxton, for driving 15-20 mph above the speed limit. • Edward […]
Paxton ERS Director Ed Hanson remembered for his humor, kindness, dedication
By WILL BRUMLEVE will@fordcountychronicle.com PAXTON — Sometime soon after Ed Hanson was appointed as director of the Paxton Emergency Response Service in June 2007, I mistakenly printed his name incorrectly, calling him Ed “Hancock.” I can’t remember if he pointed it out — or if instead I saw it and told him I did it — but I nevertheless made […]
PETS OF THE WEEK
Each week, the Chronicle will publish its “Pets of the Week,” and nominations can be submitted by readers at any time by emailing the same information found below to will@fordcountychronicle.com.
Arrests made for drugs, DUI, child neglect, traveling to meet minor
POLICE BLOTTERAlso, Paxton police make arrests for driving with suspended license
PAXTON — The Paxton Police Department released the following list of recent activity: n Dylan K. Maag, 28, of Rankin, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a suspended driver’s license and was ticketed for operating a vehicle with suspended registration and operating an uninsured vehicle during a traffic stop at 12:25 a.m. Saturday, April […]
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