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Tuscola resident charged with murder

  By Dominik Stallings Tuscola resident Joshua M. Henderson, 42, was charged with first-degree murder after he was arrested at 2:34 p.m. on March 13 at 400 S. Parke Street. One person died of stab wounds. According to the probable cause affidavit, Henderson allegedly stabbed or sliced Phillip B. Sanders three or four times in…

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Arthur Villa Board- Hire officer; commmit $6k to fireworks

By Ariana R. Cherry Members of the Arthur Village Board voted to hire Beau Jones of Bourbon as part of the Arthur Police Department at the March 4 meeting. Chief Mike Goodman stated that he plans on Jones attending the Police Academy in April with a graduation date of Aug. 9. Following the vote, Jones was…

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Jones family donation makes splash pad possible in Villa Grove

By Tony Hooker When visitors arrive at the new community center for the grand opening on March 17, they’ll notice something interesting and exciting, before they even step foot in the main entryway. Just south of the magnificent structure, they’ll see a splash pad water feature taking shape, all thanks to a generous $200,000 donation…

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Tuscola City Council- Cedes bonds rights; tables alley issue

By David Porter It was mostly routine business at Monday’s Tuscola City Council. The Council voted to give its private bonding authority to the Eastern Illinois Economic Development Authority, which it typically does each year. The bonding authority is a state-limited borrowing mechanism for tax-exempt private development. By ceding the authority to the regional group,…

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ALOLF benefit supper and auction set for April 12

The Arthur Legacy of Love Foundation is sponsoring a Raise the Roof Benefit Supper and Auction on Friday, April 12, at the Otto Center south of Arthur. Serving will be from 4–7 p.m. No advance tickets are required. A menu of barbeque chicken, scalloped potatoes, green beans, salad, homemade bread, cake and ice cream, and…

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Primary challenge in coroner’s race

The race for Douglas County coroner is the only locally contested contest on this month’s primary ballot. Todd Ray of Tuscola is challenging incumbent Lisa Edwards of Arcola. Edwards was appointed to the position in 2022, succeeding Heather Skinner, who had been appointed by the Douglas County Board in 2020 following the death of long-time…

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Cabot Donation to North Ward PTO

CABOT TUSCOLA made a $200 donation to Tuscola’s North Ward Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for the upcoming Tiger Trot. The 6th annual Tiger Trot will be held on May 3, where all preschool through 4th grade students will participate in healthy and fun activities. 100% of the proceeds will go to funding worthwhile materials and activities for…

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Villa Grove State Bank earns 5-star rating from BauerFinancial again

Villa Grove, Illinois – March 2024: BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, announced that Villa Grove State Bank has earned its highest, 5-Star Superior rating for financial strength and stability. This marks the 138th consecutive quarter that Villa Grove State Bank has earned a recommended rating (5-Stars or 4-Stars) from the rating firm.…

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Moultrie County final multiplier announced

SPRINGFIELD, IL, – Moultrie County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). Read the rest of this story in the E-edition by subscribing to the County Chronicle.

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