Gary L. Smith
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Stark County to have enhanced 911 service through partnership with Peoria County
Stark County is building a new state-of-the-art emergency communications center in Toulon, Illinois. → Read More
Washington man dies while mushroom hunting in Marshall County
An Illinois man was found dead in Marshall County. He had traveled from Washington to hunt morel mushrooms. → Read More
Sheriff: Wet pavement contributed to fatal crash that killed 58-year-old near Lacon
Steven R. Adams, 58, was the sole occupant of a vehicle that hit a tree last week on wet pavement north of Lacon. → Read More
Enough power for 10,000 homes: New energy project nears approval just north of Peoria
The project is estimated to bring in $3.5 million of property tax revenues over three decades to local governments, most of it to local schools → Read More
'End of its repairable life': Old Illinois River bridge getting $128 million replacement
Construction is a few years away, but decisions are being made soon on the location for a new bridge and how other parts of the replacement will go. → Read More
Peorian killed in rollover crash in Marshall County on Tuesday
Edgar Teran-Loredo, 46, was driving east on Western Rd. near County Rd. 500E at about 3 p.m. when his BMW sedan left the roadway. → Read More
In 190 years, this Illinois county has never had a female clerk. That changes July 1
Tina Dolder will succeed Dan Kuhn in the Putnam County position, and plans to seek election in 2022. → Read More
Marshall County trial: Gary Berchtold convicted of murder in death of former Peoria resident
The 41-year-old Edelstein man was convicted Friday of shooting former Peoria resident Tiffini Marie Murphy to death. He faces at least 20 years. → Read More
Marshall County will have its first murder trial in 11 years. What to know as it begins
Gary Berchtold of rural Edelstein faces charges for crimes that he allegedly committed nearly three years ago. → Read More
This central Illinois city is eliminating its police department. What happens next?
The Marshall County Sheriff's Department will take over policing in Wenona, an Illinois community of about 1,000 people. → Read More
Stark County crash victim remembered as 'fantastic worker' and 'wonderful mother'
Jessica Recinos was killed in a crash early the morning of March 29 while on her rounds as a rural medical worker. → Read More
Identity released for victim in fatal Stark County crash
The driver of the semitruck was taken to a Kewanee hospital but was not believed to be injured in the collision Monday. → Read More
One person dies in Stark County crash between semi and SUV
Authorities were called to the crash scene shortly after 7 a.m. Monday → Read More
Family shares memories of century-old Illinois home damaged in alleged arson
‘Those walls could tell some stories,' one of John and Mary Egleton's sons says of old homestead outside Toluca → Read More
'Foreign competition' will close Illinois chemical plant north of Peoria, costing 50 jobs
Emerald Polymer Additives LLC says it looked for other options to continue operations, but none were financially viable → Read More
New central Illinois agriculture services center adding 20 jobs in rural community
The proposal calls for up to 20 new jobs at the multi-building facility → Read More
New Marshall County prosecutor, public defender sworn in
One step up for everyone: Prior state's attorney became a judge; former public defender took over his job; and a new lawyer steps in as public defender → Read More
Central Illinois church marks 175th anniversary, 'still alive, still welcoming new members'
Pattonsburg Christian Church's sesquicentennial year also featured the start for a new pastor, age 22 → Read More
Central Illinois district's $800,000 asbestos removal marks start of $35 million renovation
Sweeping renovation of two buildings comes after years of delayed maintenance, district officials said → Read More
Illinois teen flies through pilot training, despite COVID-related obstacles
COVID-related precautions threw in added challenges, but Brady Neuhalfen still secured required training. → Read More