Will Brumleve | November 20, 2024
GILMAN — Trent Eshleman, a lifelong area resident and longtime educator and school administrator in the area, has been hired as the Iroquois West school district’s next superintendent. Eshleman, 56, was hired via a unanimous vote of the school board on Monday, Nov. 18, and...
November 20, 2024
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 20, the 325th day of 2024. There are 41 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 20, 1910, Francisco Madero led a revolt against Mexican President Porfirio Díaz, marking the beginning of the decade-long Mexican Revolution. Also on...
November 20, 2024
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November 20, 2024
PAXTON PAXTON — The Paxton Police Department released the following list of recent activity: n Kevin S. Smith, 34, of Atlanta, Ga., was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop at 7:39 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, in the parking lot of...
November 20, 2024
Following is a list of cases filed recently in Ford County Circuit Court, as listed at www.judici.com: FELONIES • Bruce H. Knox, 44, of Chicago, for delivery of methamphetamine (15-100 grams), possession of methamphetamine (15-100 grams) and obstructing justice. TRAFFIC TICKETS • Khavi P. Patel,...
