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NEWS NOTES ON WGFA FOR Wednesday, April 30, 2008 >

ISU shooting investigated…. Former teacher sentenced, 12 more years….Bradley says good-bye to Wilder, Sims….. Treasure Hunters Roadshow continues…..

A sunny day closes out April in Illiana, high near 66. Southeast winds at 10-15. Thursday 30% chance of showers.

–Area news on WGFA news links.–

• As Spring unfolds, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are teaming up to keep roads safe. Governor Rod Blagojevich has declared May Motorcycle Awareness Month. Motorists are advised to keep a watchful eye out for motorcyclists on the roadways.
• Police in McLean County are investigating a shooting outside an apartment complex Sunday. Someone fired a handgun at a group of people outside the apartment building near Illinois State University. No one was injured by the gunfire. No arrest has been made.
• Jon White will be 57-years-old when he’s eligible for parole for molesting kids in his elementary school classes. A judge in Bloomington Tuesday tacked 12 years onto White’s sentence for crimes in McLean County. White plead guilty to abusing young girls in his first and second grade classes in both Bloominton-Normal and Champaign-Urbana. The 27-year-old former teacher was already sentenced to 48 years in prison for the charges in Champaign County.
• Bradley village officials are acknowledging the services of Steve Wilder and Ralph Sims, veteran members of the fire and police service teams in the community. Both officially retired Monday. Wilder was with the fire department since 1977, retiring as Chief. Sims was a 15-year member of the fire and police commission, and former chairman of the commission. Deputy Chief Laverne Learned has been named interim-fire chief until a permanent replacement is hired.
• The Treasure Hunters Roadshow continues at the Super 8 Motel Conference Room in Watseka and Quality Inn at Bradley. The Roadshow offers hours at both locations this week from 9 am ’til 6 pm. Reps can hekp you identify and value antiques and collectibles.

“Your Illiana News Source” — 94.1 FM, WGFA

NEWS NOTES ON WGFA FOR Tuesday, April 29, 2008 >

Treasure Hunters Roadshow makes local stops…. Internet safety, “Are You Smarter Than Your Internet Blogger ?”….. FEMA says No again to more Illinois flood damage…..

A Freeze Warning was lifted this morning after a 31-degree reading overnight. Today—Sunny, high near 52.

–Check out more area news on WGFA news links.–

• FEMA is telling people in Illinois “no” again. People who lost their homes, or just the possessions inside of it, are being denied help for flood damage. The federal disaster agency said “no” to the state’s request for help from the floods that swept across southern Illinois in March. Fifteen counties were affected. Hundreds of homes were damaged, 39 were destroyed, and on eperson died because of high water. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency officials say they’ll conduct their own damage assessment to try to find anything left off the federal list.
• Southern Illinois’ denial is the second in the state because of this year’s flooding. FEMA originally turned down requests in Iroquois and Livingston counties, before a second damage count showed more damage and convinced Washington officials to help.
• Wet weather has pushed Illinois corn growers behind schedule. It’s too wet for many farmers to get into the fields. Brad Schwab of the USDA reports just six percent of the state’s corn crop is in the ground. Last year at this time, farmers had 29-percent planted.
• Spiking food prices are pinching Illinois Food Banks. Officials are trying to find ways to stretch their dollars and menus. Read more on WGFA news links.
• The Treasure Hunters Roadshow is setting up shop in Watseka and Bradley this week. Representatives are helping folks identify and value antiques and collectibles. Visitors can sit down with Roadshow reps at the Super 8 Motel Conference Center in Watseka and at the Quality Inn in Bradley. Hours each day through Saturday, May 3rd are from 9 am ’til 6 pm. WGFA is broadcasting “live” from the Roadshow today, Wednesday and Thursday from 9-10 am. Roadshow rep Jeff Parsons joins Justin Kaiser in the WGFA Studio Friday morning at 9 am.
• An Internet Safety Workshop is offered Thursday evening at the Glenn Raymond Middle School in Watseka. Registration is required by calling the school at 815-432-2115. Parents of children 4th grade and up can learn about the internet and what their kids may be up to when online. Three 30-minute workshops are offered beginning at 6 pm. Illinois State Police, the I-Kan Regional Office of Education, and the Iroquois County Juvenile Justice Council are behind the effort.

94.1 FM, WGFA —- “Your Illiana News Source”

Every Tuesday Kristin will highlight a book for recommended reading. You can submit comments about the book and your favorite reads. Your submission might be next week’s featured book!

CPCI vs. Momence Varsity and JV cancelled due to weather today. Varsity is rescheduled for Wednesday at 4pm at Cissna Park.

Today’s track meet at Milford Grade School has been cancelled.

Milford High School girls softball at Georgetown has been cancelled for today but is rescheduled for May 8 at 4p at Georgetown.

Today’s (4/28) Watseka varsity baseball game vs. Central has been cancelled.

Today’s (4/28) Watseka jv baseball game AT Hoopeston has been cancelled.

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TOP NEWS STORIES ON WGFA FOR Monday, April 28, 2008 >

Blast of Cold Air hits midwest, freeze warning tonight….. Weekend crashes claim lives in Illinois and Indiana….. Amtrak hits car at Braidwood….. Roadside Safety Check results……

A freeze warning from the NWS. The warning is from midnight to 7 am Tuesday. Overnight lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. Today—chance of showers and maybe a T-storm. High near 49.

–more area news at WGFARADIO.COM –

• The burglary of the Peter’s Park concession stand in Watseka has netted local police four arrests. 18-year-old Paul Ealy of Sheldon is charged with burglary, theft over $300, and Criminal damage to poperty over $300. Watseka Police also arrested three juveniles, a 13, 14 and 16-year-old.
• Michael DuBauche of Watseka was arrested Saturday for illegal possession and consumption of alcohol by a minor. Watseka Police also cited DuBauche for Zero Tolerance. A passenger in DuBauche’s car, 22-year-old Tyler Henady of Brook, Indiana, was arrested for illegal transportation of alcohol and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
• State Police issued results of a Roadside Safety Check over the weekend. Two motorists were cited for DUI, four for not buckling up and 24 warning for equipment violations. Troopers also arrested at least four others for drunk driving.
• A 38-year-old man was killed in an I-55 crash near Lincoln. State police report the driver was northbound when the car crossed the median and rolled over. In Indiana–one person died and another was taken to an area hospital after a crash early Sunday on I-65 south of Lafayette. The driver swerved to miss a deer, hitting a semi-trailer which had stopped after hitting another deer.The driver was identified as 23-year-old Joshua Horne. A passenger, 22-year-old Brittany Johnson of Valparaiso, was in critical condition.
• A collision between a car and an Amtrak train at Braidwood Friday left the car’s driver in stavble condition at a Joliet Hospital. Daniel Destephen was on his way home from work when the accident happened between Routes 53 and 129. No one on the train was injured.

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WGFA NEWS FOR Friday, April 25, 2008 >

Abduction scare in Rossville….Death of an ex-Iroquois County woman brings felony charges….Watseka Enforcement Team / KAMEG make drug arrests….. Black is back, rep is un-retired…..

Scattered showers and T-storms in today’s forecast, high near 81. Breezy SW winds at 10-15, may be some gusts in the 30 mph range.

–more area news on the WGFA news links.–

• It was a scary situation in Rossville yesterday. Police are advising parents and other communities about an attempted abduction. A 7th grade female student reported to authorities that a man in a white van tried to lure her to his vehicle. It happened right in front of the Rossville-Alvin grade school as classes were dismissing. The girl reported the man, in his 40s, rolled up to the school and tried to lure her with candy. The man cursed at the girl when she ignored his advances. The suspect was described as a white male in the 40s with dirty blonde hair and a scruffy beard.
• A Wisconsin man is facing felony charges following a traffic death that claimed the life of a former Iroquois County woman. 20-year-old Ashley Marcotte, an ex-Loda resident, died from injuries suffered when she fell off a car and was run over. It happened last Thursday in Kenosha, WI where Marcotte was living. Police report 37-yr-old Thomas Sillcocks was driving a car carrying Marcotte on its hood when she fell off and was run over. She died from injuries three days later. Sillcocks allegedly left the scene of the accident. He’s charged with homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle and hit-and-run involving death.
• A narcotics investigation by the Watseka Enforcement Team and Grant Park Police Department nets authorities three arrests. 54-yr-old Kenneth Kroesch and 59-year-old Wally Urban of Watseka were arrested in a 30-minute time span Thursday. Kroesch was charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance. Urban is facing a charge of unlawful delivery of cannabis. 46-year-old Timmy Deaton of Watseka was served with an Iroquois County warrant for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance while in custody on unrelated charges.
• KAMEG agents arrested three Kankakee men in separate incidents this week. Curtis Williams, Eli Jackson and Ellis Isom face charges involving delivery of cannabis or a controlled substance.
• The Union Pacific railroad tracks south of Pontiac are back to normal operation after a 33-car freight train had 1- cars leave the track Wednesday morning. No injury was reported. The main track was blocked while repairs were made. The Union Pacific line affected Amtrak service until Thursday afternoon.
• State Representative Bill Black is back from retirement. The Danville republican had announced his retirement at the end of his current term. But now, since Vermilion and Champaign Republican leaders can’t find another candidate after Scott Eisenhauer withdrew from the race, Black was drafted and appointed to the ballot. Black will face democrat Lori DeYoung in the November election.
• State senator Bill Brady of Bloomington is leaning toward another run for Governor. And Kankakee mayoral candidate Tim Schmidt is expected to formally announce today at an afternoon press conference at the Kankakee Community Resource Center.

• “Your Illiana News Source” — 94.1 FM, WGFA

WGFA NEWS NOTES FOR Thursday, April 24, 2008 >

MORE PLEASANT WEATHER…. KANKAKEE COUNTY BOARD MEMBER DIES…. WATSEKA LOSING BUSINESS FROM FLOOD…… TRAIN DERAILS NEAR PONTIAC….. DOMESTIC SCUFFLE LEADS TO DEPUTY’S SUSPENSION….. CUBS WIN 10,000th in FRANCHISE HISTORY…..

More sunshine today, high near 79. Wednesday’s high reached an even 80 at WGFA. Showers in tonight’s forecast.

–Area news available on WGFA news links.–

• Kankakee County officials are remembering one of their own. Veteran County Board member Duane Bertrand died Tuesday after a long illness. The 78-year-old from Kankakee represented Otto Township for 15 years. Bertrand served the Board’s Planning & Zoning, Development & Operations and Community Services Committees.
• The Watseka City Council is purusing timelines for business owners to complete work in rehabbing from the flood. Legal issues are being looked at, according to Mayor John Weidert. The city is losing a business from the floods in January and February. KFC’s property site at the Route 1 and 24 intersection is for sale. Flood damage to the building, apparently too great, the business operations elected not to re-open. Earlier talk had the KFC franchise examining property sites on the east side of town for possible re-location.
• Flood help is still available through May 6th. FEMA reminds homeowners effected by the floods to apply for help by cfalling toll-free 1-800-621-3362 or by applying online at fema.gov.
• A Union Pacific freight train derailed in Pontiac yesterday, delaying Amtrak service along the rail line. The train left the tracks three miles south of Pontiac. No one was injured. And no hazardous material was involved.
• A Livingston County Sheriff’s deputy is on administrative suspension following his arrest Sunday for domestic battery. 29-year-old deputy Leland Brooke of Flanagan was placed on administrative suspension pending the outcome of the domestic battery case.
• Ryan Theriot singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning last night as the Cubs outlasted the Rockies in Colorado. It was the Cubs 10,000th win in franchise history.

“Your Illiana news Source” —- 94.1 FM, WGFA

Illinois residents and business owners living in Iroquois and Livingston counties have only two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance.

May 6 is the last day that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will accept telephone or on-line applications for Individual Assistance.

Homeowners, renters and businesses also must submit loan applications for physical damage by that date to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for disaster-related losses to real and personal property. If they do not return the SBA applications, they may not be considered for further assistance.

Federal and state disaster recovery officials urge eligible residents affected by the Jan. 7 through March 14 storms and flooding to apply as soon as possible by calling the toll-free registration number at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Speech-or hearing-impaired applicants may call TTY 1-800-462-7585.

Individuals also may register for disaster assistance at the FEMA Web site www.fema.gov.

Applicants who have questions about the disaster assistance programs or questions about the status of their previously filed applications should continue to use FEMA’s toll-free Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. For SBA assistance, residents may call the SBA Customer Service Center at
1-800-659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for the hearing-impaired).

To date, 1,255 Illinois residents have applied for disaster assistance. More than $8.8 million in disaster funds have been approved for individuals affected by the disaster. That includes more than $3.5 million in disaster loans from SBA.

FEMA coordinates the Federal government’s role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terrorism.

For more information on Illinois disaster recovery, visit www.fema.gov or http://www.state.il.us/iema.gov.