Day: February 21, 2025
The Prairie News public record for 2-21-25
NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Incidents & AccidentsStark County2-8 – Christian L. Kenogle, 54, of Joliet, was involved in a deer-related vehicle accident on Route 93 and 1300E. No injuries reported but estimated vehicle damage was over $1,500.2-9 – Nicholette C. Williams, 24, Phoenix, Ariz., cited for speeding 93 mph in a 55 zone and issued a court date to appear.2-10 – Kevin L. Code, 32, Peoria, was cited for improper lighting and driving while his license was suspended. He was also arrested on three outstanding warrants for failure to appear…
The Weekly Post public record 2-20-25
NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Police reports • ELMWOOD – A dog was killed but no people were injured in a fire at an Elmwood residence, according to authorities. The blaze began about 1:45 p.m. Feb. 6 at 403 W. South St., according to Elmwood Fire Chief Bob Tannock. When firefighters arrived, significant smoke and fire were emanating from the rear of the residence. The fire spread to the attic. The resident wasn’t home, but five dogs were rescued. Damage was estimated at $35,000, according to Tannock. Firefighters from the Akron-Princeville,…
Of hope, that most dangerous state of being
Rambling through central Illinois, amazed at how much misery February can pack into its few days. • • There is reason for optimism as this week draws to an end, bitterly cold though it was and full of political upheavals that have some smiling and others grimacing. In this ode to hope, we start with ex-Hanna City Mayor Fred Winterroth, whose dogged 20-year pursuit of a 25-mile rails-to-trails conversion is still alive. “The only thing I can verify is that I have not given up on it,” Winterroth said Tuesday. “The communities and government agencies are not involved anymore. If it…
