Day: August 9, 2023

Rambling through central Illinois, thankful to live in the heart of sweet-corn country. • • • Not that this is news, but we had it good with Jesse White in office – and not just because of his fun-to-watch tumblers. New Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has decided that requiring people to have appointments will make things run smoother at driver services facilities. “This is sort of the first major step in implementing the rest of our modernization goals,” Giannoulias said. Appointments can be made by visiting the secretary of state’s website at ilsos.gov or by calling (844) 817-4649….

By JOHN A. BALLENTINEFor The Prairie News TOULON – Toulon City parks could see an upgrade if a $750,000 grant application is approved. The council met Monday for a special meeting and voted 4-2 to use the $750,000 to refurbish Toulon’s city park and add a splash pad for children. An alternate site for the grant money were the city’s baseball fields, located east of the Stark County High School property. After discussion, the council approved directing the grant money from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, if awarded, to the city park. Connie Jacobson, Art Nutzhorn, Brandon Simpson and…

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Traffic citations &Ordinance violation7-15 – Michael E. Chizmar – Driving 15-20 mph above limit.7-16 – Raife A. Hammons – Driving 21-25 mph above limit.7-21 – Aaron M. Harmon – Driving 15-20 mph above limit.7-21 – Scott T. LaFore – Driving 15-20 mph above limit.7-22 – Christopher M. Morrow – Operating uninsured vehicle, unlicensed, and no valid registration.7-25 – Morgan Dee Ann Miller – Driving 15-20 mph above limit.7-26 – Nathan Scott Qatoum – Driving 15-20 mph above limit.7-26 – John C….

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Peoria man a suspect in Farmington crimesFARMINGTON – Authorities are investigating whether a Peoria man is connected to a spate of recent vehicle burglaries and thefts in Farmington. Cameron A. Puryear, 20, was arrested in connection with a Farmington vehicle theft that resulted in a police chase of more than 100 mph. Peoria police apprehended Puryear about 3 a.m. July 20 near Glen Oak Park in the city’s East Bluff neighborhood.A vehicle reported stolen the previous day from the 200 block…