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News from August 2019

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Decatur Airport receives nearly $3 million grant

By Colin Froment | Aug 9, 2019

Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) announced on July 26 that Decatur Airport is receiving $2,929,500 in grant money to repair infrastructure and to open up new construction jobs.

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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Pittsfield convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 9, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Pittsfield during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Pittsfield convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 9, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Pittsfield during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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Rep. Hammond-sponsored law amending the Downstate Teachers and State Universities Articles of the Illinois Pension Code goes into effect on Aug. 7

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 9, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Norine K. Hammond (R-93) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Downstate Teachers and State Universities Articles of the Illinois Pension Code went into effect on Aug. 7, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62330 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 9, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole near Illinois zip code 62330 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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Rep. Davidsmeyer-sponsored law amending the Downstate Teachers and State Universities Articles of the Illinois Pension Code goes into effect on Aug. 7

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 9, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-100) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Downstate Teachers and State Universities Articles of the Illinois Pension Code went into effect on Aug. 7, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

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2018 Recap: Parolees in La Harpe convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 9, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in La Harpe during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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Sen. McClure-sponsored law amending the Downstate Teachers and State Universities Articles of the Illinois Pension Code goes into effect on Aug. 7

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 9, 2019

A new law sponsored by Sen. Steve McClure (R-50) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Downstate Teachers and State Universities Articles of the Illinois Pension Code went into effect on Aug. 7, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Pike County convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 9, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Pike County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62691 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 9, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 62691 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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Roll Call: Frese votes against legalizing recreational marijuana

By LGIS News Service | Aug 9, 2019

State Rep. Randy E. Frese (R-94) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

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2018 Recap: Parolees in La Harpe convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 8, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in La Harpe during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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Bradley K. and Ellen J. Froman unload 4 Windy Court, Warsaw

By West Central Reporter | Aug 8, 2019

On Aug. 8, 2019, Bradley K. and Ellen J. Froman sold their home at 4 Windy Court, Warsaw to Trevor Knipe for $85,000.

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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Pike County convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 8, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Pike County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Niota convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 8, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Niota during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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Rep. Hammond-sponsored law amending the State Property Control Act now in effect

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 8, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Norine K. Hammond (R-93) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the State Property Control Act went into effect on Aug. 7, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

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86 Buchanan St., Carthage unloaded by County of Hancock

By West Central Reporter | Aug 8, 2019

On Aug. 8, 2019, County of Hancock sold their property at 86 Buchanan St., Carthage to care of Don Little Hancock Public Building Comm for $65,280.

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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62681 convicted of homicide

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 8, 2019

There was an offender convicted of homicide released on parole near Illinois zip code 62681 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62330 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 8, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 62330 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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Krista Johnson sells 319 Fourth St., Dallas City

By West Central Reporter | Aug 8, 2019

On Aug. 8, 2019, Noel and Jean M. Carden purchased a home at 319 Fourth St., Dallas City from Krista Johnson for $100,000.