Village of Roseville Seeks Public Opinion on 67 Bypass Macomb, Illinois, May 17, 2013 - The Village of Roseville along with the Western Illinois Regional Council is conducting a public input mee [ ... ]

GROUP SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR 2013 ILLINOISANS OF THE DAY   SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is looking for ten individuals to spotlight as Illinoisans of the Day at  [ ... ]

    Monmouth Police  Blotter   From: 5/15/13 To: 5/15/13 23:59:59   Monmouth PD   Time: 05/15 - 12:37 Case: MP:13-006473 Location: N 3 ST / E BOSTON AV, MONMOUTH ACCIDENT INVOL [ ... ]

  May 16, 2013 @ 7:45     ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT   The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police   WHAT: Personal Injury Crash, Truck Tractor Semi-Tan [ ... ]

  MetroSource News 05/16/2013 Illinois Summary Possible Motive Unveiled For Beason Murders (Peoria, IL)  --  Jurors may have a possible motive into the murders of a family in Beason.  Jason Ha [ ... ]

The Western Illinois Animal Rescure will be conducting another Doggie Wash Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Monmouth Small Animal Hospital. All proceeds support WIAR. Cost is $10 for a wash and $10 f [ ... ]

The annual Hopeful Helpers Golf Outing is just a few weeks away. Organizer Penny Mackey tells us more:   http://1330wram.com/audio/mackey1.mp3| http://1330wram.com/audio/mackey2.mp3|
The group do [ ... ]

MetroSource News 05/14/2013
Illinois Summary

Lawmakers Act Quick After Limo Driver Busted For DUI

(Springfield, IL)  --  A Chicago limo driver is facing charges after getting busted for DUI while tak [ ... ]

United High School's graduation is Sunday at 3 p.m. at United High School, the first graduation in the new building. Superintendent Jeff Whitsitt said time seems to be moving more rapidly.   http:/ [ ... ]

Superintendent Jeff Whitsitt presented an amended budget at the United School Board meeting. Whitsitt said they came close to projecting the budget accurately  but there was an area that came in a li [ ... ]

Preventing Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
The best way to protect yourself against tickborne illness, such as Lyme Disease, is to avoid tick bites. This includes avoiding known tick- infested areas. Howev [ ... ]

USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Provide Technical Assistance to Help Rural Businesses Grow Grants Also Support "Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership" Initiative  [ ... ]

MetroSource News 05/14/2013
Illinois Summary

Constitutional Carry Closer To Reality In Illinois

(Springfield, IL)  --  The clock is ticking on the deadline to pass concealed carry in Illinois.  If th [ ... ]

2013 Click It or Ticket Memorial Day Mobilization
Kicks Off in Illinois
Police step up enforcement 24/7 as IDOT data show
unbuckled fatalities increase in late-afternoon hours

Chicago (May 13, 2013) â [ ... ]

MC’s Bell to speak about leadership at May meeting of Monmouth Associates

Monmouth College football coach Steve Bell will address the final Monmouth Associates luncheon of the academic year on May 1 [ ... ]

Monmouth
Blotter

From: 05/10/2013 To: 05/13/2013



Monmouth PD

Time: 05/10 - 16:54   Dept: MP  

ACCIDENT INVOLVING NON-INJURY
OPERATING UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE
NO DRIVERS LICENSE
Responding Agencies: SOUT [ ... ]

MetroSource News 05/13/2013
Illinois Summary

Quinn Launches Park Upgrades

(Undated)  --  Governor Quinn says he'll spend millions to upgrade Illinois' parks.  Quinn will allocate 15-million dollars of [ ... ]

WGN's Samuelson to be keynote speaker at May 10 ceremony   Monmouth College’s $40 million Center for Science and Business will be formally dedicated on May 10 at 3 p.m.

Prior to the ceremony, w [ ... ]

>>Constitutional Intent Is Center Stage In Pension Debate

(Springfield, IL)  --  The question of constitutional intent has taken center stage in the state's efforts to get the pension systems u [ ... ]

DCFS Urges Parents to Prevent Childhood Drownings

Drowning leading cause of unintentional deaths for toddlers and preschoolers



As summer approaches, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Servi [ ... ]

The Henderson County Sherff's Office is warning of a pair of telephone scams currently at work in the area. The first scam involves calls from those claiming to be loved ones stating they have been in [ ... ]

>>Medical Marijuana Meets Resistance In Senate Committee

(Springfield, IL)  --  A plan to legalize marijuana for medical reasons isn't getting the warmest of welcomes in the senate. Some are co [ ... ]

In a release from the Sgt. Robert Schwartz, Special Operations Division of the Galesburg Police Department a trio of area residents, two from Galesburg and another from Kirkwood have been arrested on  [ ... ]

    Monmouth Police Blotter   From: 5/7/13 To: 5/7/13 23:59:59   Monmouth PD   Time: 05/07 - 05:35 Case: MP:13-006018 Location: 900 BLK,N MAIN ST, MONMOUTH TRAFFIC STOP SPEEDI [ ... ]

MetroSource News 05/08/2013
Illinois Summary

Cost Shift Still On The Radar

(Springfield, IL)  --  School districts still aren't off the hook when it comes to paying more toward teacher pensions.  Hou [ ... ]

Monmouth College’s Godde receives Hatch Award for academic excellence

Biology professor James Godde has received one of Monmouth College’s Hatch Academic Excellence Awards, which was presented duri [ ... ]

>>GOP Chairman Steps Down

(Chicago, IL)  --  Former GOP Chairman Pat Brady isn't apologizing for supporting gay marriage.  He says he stands by his decision to back the proposal moving through [ ... ]

    Monmouth Blotter   From: 5/6/13 To: 5/6/13 23:59:59   Monmouth PD   Time: 05/06 - 02:04 Case: MP:13-005949 Location: 1000 BLK,E DETROIT AV, MONMOUTH RESIDENTIAL PARKING 2 AM [ ... ]

MetroSource News 05/07/2013
Illinois Summary

GOP Chairman To Resign

(Chicago, IL)  --  GOP Party Chairman Pat Brady is expected to resign today.  The announcement will reportedly come through a news [ ... ]

Time: 05/03 - 00:58   Dept: MP

TRAFFIC STOP
NO DRIVERS LICENSE
OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE
FORGERY
Responding Agencies: SOUTH-POLICE,COVER-POLICE DRIVER,ARRESTED - Name: LEDESMA-SANCHEZ, CECILIA   Sex: F   [ ... ]

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL) announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has made a $23,6 [ ... ]

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos presented replacement military awards to Jason Bates of Galva, the grandson of Cpl. Floyd Lee Wolf, who served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II.  Cpl. Wolf wa [ ... ]

THE ILLINOIS SENATE APPROVED A NEW GAMBLING EXPANSION PACKAGE WEDNESDAY THAT LAWMAKERS HOPE WILL BE MORE PALATABLE TO GOVERNOR PAT QUINN.
https://1330wram.com/audio/kim35-2.mp3

Wentzville Mother Shoots Son, Kills Herself

(Wentzville, MO)  --  A Wentzville boy has been upgraded to serious condition, after his mom apparently shot him before turning the gun on herself.  Pol [ ... ]

Quinn Vetoes Electric Rate Hike Bill

(Chicago, IL)  --  A debate could be brewing over whether Ameren and ComEd customers will pay more in electric rates.  Lawmakers approved the rate hike when th [ ... ]

MetroSource News 05/03/2013
Illinois Summary (1st)

Vote On Gay Marriage Still A Ways Off

(Springfield, IL)  --  A vote on gay marriage is still a ways off in the House.  Speaker Michael Madigan says  [ ... ]

Reckless Driver Ends Up in Jail


Illinois State Police District Seven announced the arrest of Travis K. Ladson, 25, Kewanee, IL for multiple driving offenses.

Wednesday at approximately 8:20 a.m. a Dis [ ... ]

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos presented replacement military awards to Jason Bates of Galva, the grandson of Cpl. Floyd Lee Wolf, who served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II.  Cpl. Wolf wa [ ... ]

Carl Sandburg College Automotive Club Cruise-In May 5

The 11th annual Carl Sandburg College Automotive Club Cruise-In will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5 in the Building C parking lot on the M [ ... ]

Working with the FBI's Laboratory and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, the Knox County Sheriff's Department has established an updated profile and facial approximation of the "Jan [ ... ]

The 9th Judicial Circuit Court in Warren County modified the probation for David L. Hayes on the offense of Aggrivated Criminal Sexual Abuse. The current sentencing for Hayes is 120 days in the Warren [ ... ]

  Appearing in Monmouth, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos made comments to a group of area seniors regarding legislation she is pursuing. Amongst the first bills is legislation to maintain and update the  [ ... ]

MetroSource News 05/02/2013
Illinois Summary (1st)

Senate Passes Gambling Bill

(Springfield, IL)  --  The third time might be the charm when it comes to bringing more casinos to Illinois.  The state  [ ... ]

The Commencement address this spring at Monmouth College will be given by Bob Graham the former 2-term Florida Governor and 3-term senator.  Graham was also known as a leader who could get things don [ ... ]

Monmouth College is ready to dedicate and open their new Center for Science and Business. President Mauri Ditzler said it has been a long process to get the campus and school where it is now.

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Congresswoman Cheri Bustos appeared in several locations around the area this week, at the end of her first 100 days in office. Amongst her stops was London Mills to assess flood damage and Galesburg  [ ... ]

USDA Expands Support for Farmers Markets to Accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits
Will offer more retail opportunities for SNAP recipients to access fresh, healthy food

Agriculture  [ ... ]

  Four students received special awards at Monmouth College’s annual honors convocation last week.

Senior and Freshman Man of the Year honors were awarded by the Monmouth chapter of Blue Key Honor  [ ... ]

President, Nancy Pelosi Coming To Chicago

(Chicago, IL)  --  President Obama and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi are coming to Chicago.  They'll be in town on May 29th for two fundraisers for  [ ... ]

Police Investigate Possibility Teacher Had More  Victims

(St. Louis, MO)  --  St. Louis Police want to know if there are more victims, now that a teacher has been charged with having sex with a s [ ... ]