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POPE COUNTY, IL– On Thursday, the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 7 arrested a Golconda resident for distribution of child pornography.
19-year-old Kaleb Schutt was arrested Thursday after the ISP and agents from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office executed a search warrant on a residence in Golconda. 
Schutt was charged with distribution of child pornography, possession with intent to disseminate child pornography – victim under age 13, and possession of child pornography – victim under the age of 13.
Schutt is being held in the Saline County Jail where he is waiting for a bond hearing.
Anyone with additional information regarding possible illegal conduct by Schutt is asked to call ISP DCI Zone 7 at 618-845-3740, Ext #281.
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CLARENDON HILLS, IL — The manager of the Clarendon Hills village government expressed his frustration Monday with members of the fire department in the continuing controversy over whether the village should buy a new ladder truck.

Meanwhile, the village’s fire chief said he is not allowed to talk to media about the issue.
For months, Village Manager Kevin Barr has looked at the possibility of sharing a ladder truck with another town, mostly likely neighboring Hinsdale.
“Though our neighbors are generally interested in these discussions, it is a significantly complex subject,” Barr said in a memo to the Village Board. “The fire department — leadership and employees — have shown little interest in cooperating with this effort, because they believe we should immediately replace the vehicle(s).”
As a result, Barr said, department employees, family members and other interested residents have conducted a public relations campaign to convince the Village Board to end the debate and buy a new ladder truck.
The expected price of a new truck has soared to $1.4 million, from $1 million, according to the village. The current one is nearing the end of its useful life.
Barr said it was important to take into consideration the views of the fire department’s current membership.
“Though this has often been a frustrating process, there is a great deal of passion and commitment evident in the department,” Barr said.
In his memo, Barr listed seven other communities with populations similar to the combined population of Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills. Each of them have one ladder truck, unlike the two in Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills. The other towns are Batavia, Glen Ellyn, Melrose Park, Oak Forest, Westmont, Wilmette and Elmwood Park.
Barr also listed 16 towns about the size of Clarendon Hills that have ladder trucks, including Calumet Park, Hillside, Princeton, River Forest, Riverside and West Dundee.
La Grange, which is nearly double the size of Clarendon Hills, has been without a ladder truck for more than a decade. Last month, La Grange fought a fire in a three-story house, with Hinsdale and Westmont providing ladder trucks. Usually, La Grange relies on Pleasantdale Fire Protection District for a ladder truck, but that agency was tied up.
Last fall, Clarendon Hills officials met with La Grange’s fire chief to discuss La Grange’s operations. Barr said Clarendon Hills learned that La Grange has seen no “notable negative results” being without a ladder truck.
“They have an informal relationship with neighboring departments to provide support if needed,” Barr said in the memo. “La Grange currently does not see a need to change this model.”
Barr noted the local public relations campaign with the slogan, “We Need Our Own To Save Our Own,” has emphasized buying a new ladder truck.
“However, slogans do not generally address issues of how a particular piece of equipment is used, the history of its practical impact on community safety and the potential impact of future use,” Barr said in the memo. “The slogan also suggests that it is imperative to have ‘our own’ ladder truck, regardless of its utilization or the size of the community/department coverage area.”
For this year’s budget, the village has earmarked $30,000 for a consultant to look at the issue of fire department vehicles.
Fire Chief Brian Leahy told Patch on Monday that Barr had prohibited him from commenting to reporters about the ladder truck issue.
Proponents of a new ladder truck say the village’s insurance rating would likely drop without such a truck in town, increasing residents’ insurance premiums. At a Public Safety Committee meeting in November, Leahy said he was concerned about the impact on the department’s staffing model if it were provided with inferior equipment, according to meeting minutes.
In an interview Monday, former village Trustee Donald “Taps” Gallagher said the village needs a ladder truck for the community’s safety.
“It is to save lives,” said Gallagher, who served as trustee a few months last year. “Buildings have gone up that are of a certain height. We need a working ladder truck. If you want to cut costs, start cutting at Village Hall.”
He suggested the village eliminate the assistant village manager’s position and the $50,000-a-year contract with the local chamber of commerce.
Last fall, Hinsdale Village President Tom Cauley told the Hinsdale Village Board that the two towns have an intergovernmental agreement that calls for sharing fire personnel, equipment and vehicles. He wondered whether Clarendon Hills needed to spend so much money on a ladder truck when Hinsdale had one.

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Posted Jan 11, 2022
PRINCETON – Bureau County Farm Bureau was recently recognized during the 107th annual meeting of the Illinois Farm Bureau for their outstanding programming during 2019 and 2020. The annual meeting is an opportunity for recognition of outstanding achievement by individual members and county farm bureaus
Counties compete for awards with other counties of similar membership size:
Group I — 1,350 and fewer members
Group II — 1,351 to 1,900 members
Group III — 1,901 to 2,800 members
Group IV — 2,801 to 5,500 members
Group V — 5,501 or more members
Bureau County Farm Bureau, which is in Group IV, was awarded the following:
Awards given have been evaluated under the County Activities of Excellence (CAE) program. The goals of the CAE program are to recognize farm bureaus for program excellence, encourage and assist them in setting goals and priorities, inspire and promote innovative programming to meet member needs, promote programming in key areas, and to provide a resource to counties for the purpose of developing new programs.
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Not being a skier in Colorado is the equivalent of blurting “Voldemort” at Hogwarts. People look at you in shock. How dare you not ski?! The thing is, skiing and snowboarding can be pricey — season pass or lift tickets, skis or snowboard, boots, helmet, and layers of cold-weather gear. Plus, trying to get anywhere in the mountains along  I-70 is so … trying.
So what else is there to do, then?
Turns out, there’s a lot more to Colorado in the winter than shredding pow. You can snowshoe to a glorious, four-course dinner, spectate at an elite ice climbing competition, soak your muscles in a hot springs, or ride through a snowy wonderland by train. Read on for tips for finding winter fun off the slopes.
Billed as the highest city in the country, Leadville is surrounded by fourteeners and is home to snow almost year-round. You could try summiting a peak, but this is recommended only if you have experience climbing in winter. Fortunately, you don’t have to climb one to enjoy great mountain views. There are world-renowned trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Or take the 1-mile trail to the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse for a four-course dinner with a backdrop like no other.
Plan your visit around Crystal Carnival Weekend (March 5-6) and enjoy the skijoring — kind of like waterskiing, but instead of water there’s snow and instead of a boat there’s a horse. That’s right! A horse and rider gallop down the street towing a rope — and on the other end of that rope there’s a person on skis. They race through downtown in a series of jumps. It’s a hootin’-hollerin’ good time! And if someone in your group does want to ski, Ski Cooper is a short drive away.
This southwestern mountain town isn’t always easy to get to (keep your eye on storms), but once you’re there, you’ll quickly understand why it’s called the “Little Switzerland of Colorado.”
Ouray is a winter dreamscape nestled in a valley between high mountain cliffs. Every year, staff at Ouray Ice Park turn Uncompahgre Gorge into frigid walls of ice fit for the most talented climbers. You can try the sport yourself or simply watch others. Visit in January to watch the best ice climbers in the world compete.
There are plenty of other activities, if ice climbing isn’t your thing. You can soak in the hot springs, walk around Box Canyon Falls Park, drive along the Million Dollar Highway, or hike the Ouray Perimeter Trail. If someone in your group does want to ski, it’s not far to Telluride.
If you’re looking for a perfect après ski atmosphere without ever skiing, head to Cortez, between Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and Mesa Verde National Park. It’s a great area in winter since crowds are minimal and the views are endless.
Finding sustenance (in both liquid and solid form) is easy on Cortez’s main drag and in surrounding towns. Grab a pint at WildEdge Brewing Collective, Main Street Brewery, or J Fargo’s Micro Brewery and pair it with pub favorites (the beer nachos are incredible at WildEdge). Dolores River Brewery and Mancos Brewing Co. are good options if you venture further from town. The Farm Bistro just off Main Street has a new lounge that serves only Colorado beer, wine and spirits. Plus, it offers a true farm-to-table experience described as delivering “comfort food with style.” Yum.
Opt to warm yourself instead of freeze on the slopes with a trip to Buena Vista. There’s a large concentration of hot springs in the area to soak the weariest muscles.
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort offers pools of varying temperatures and even a 400-foot water slide. Or rent a private cabin at Antero Hot Springs or the Merrifield Homestead Cabins for more of a secluded retreat. Head south to find Joyful Journey Hot Springs or Salida Hot Springs and Aquatic Center to swim in one of the largest indoor hot springs pools in the country.
If something more exciting beckons, try Monarch Dog Sled rides. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be in the Iditarod? It’s not as easy as you might think to stay standing on a dog sled. Not to worry, though, if you don’t want to drive the dogs; you can stay seated up front. Make sure to bundle up and wear goggles since snow is bound to get kicked up into your face.
Cripple Creek is known for the casinos lining its main street, but there’s more to this town than you might realize. Visit in February, and you’ll find the downtown corridor transform into a sea of ice as the town hosts the state’s largest ice carving competition. Artists from all over try their hand at creating masterpieces from hundreds of pounds of ice. There’s an ice maze for kids to outwit, an ice slide for those who are a kid at heart, and even an ice martini bar! It’s a lot of fun for the whole family.
You may have to fight ski traffic for a bit to get to Georgetown, but it’s worth it. It’s the perfect family-friendly day trip from Denver. Every December, Georgetown’s Sixth Street transforms into a quintessential Christmas postcard. Stringed lights illuminated downtown and the smell of roasting chestnuts fills the air; you may think you’ve stepping onto the set of a holiday movie. Take a sleigh ride around town, listen to carolers, and stroll through vendors to pick out gifts for the whole family. After you’ve filled up on eggnog, head to the Georgetown Loop Railroad. Every year it features holiday excursions that traverse Santa’s Lighted Forest and might even include a visit from the jolly man himself! Every kid goes home from the train ride with a special treat and smiles for days.
You might not think of Creede as a winter destination, but there are few prettier scenes than this little town, nearly surrounded by mountain cliffs blanketed in snow.
Plan your visit to take in the annual Chocolate Festival, where local business owners showcase delectable chocolate specialties. January brings the annual TommyKnocker Pond Hockey Tournament. Whether you’re on the ice yourself or just spectating, there’s plenty of live entertainment and good food. If you’re “officially over winter” by February, head to Creede for its aptly-named Cabin Fever Daze. There’s live music, night skating, curling, bonfires, improv theater, and all-around good fun.
The question is, what isn’t there to do in Pagosa Springs in winter? If you like horses, head over to Astraddle A Saddle or Buckaroo’s for horse-drawn sleigh rides. If you like dogs or going fast, try a dog sledding excursion through San Juan Dog Sleds or Mountain Paw Dog Sledding.
Maybe you prefer to breathe in the crisp, winter air on top of some wheels? Several outfitters can hook you up with fat bikes for some gnarly routes at Reservoir Hill Park or Cloman Park. Take a tube for a visit to Reservoir Hill Park and zip down the hill behind Healing Waters — it’s free. Then soak away any aches in one of the 24 pools at Pagosa Springs Hot Springs Resort.
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL – Five people have been taken to the hospital after they were injured by a pressurized chemical release from a chlorine tank at T&T Recycling in Hurst, Illinois. 
According to the city of Hurst Facebook page, residents are being asked to stay in their homes and close their doors and windows. The city of Hurst will provide an update when emergency personnel investigate further.
The incident was earlier reported to be an explosion, but Assistant Chief Jessie Richardson with the Hurst Fire Department clarified Monday afternoon that it was actually a pressurized chemical release. 
Richardson said T&T employees were cutting up an old tank around 10 a.m. Monday to turn it into scrap metal. When they cut into the tank, the chemical was released. Richardson could not confirm what chemical was inside the tank. 
Seven people were treated at the scene, four were taken by ambulance to hospitals in Carbondale and Herrin and one was flown to a hospital in St. Louis. Two other employees declined treatment.  
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By: Staff – Updated: 1 month ago
Posted Dec 16, 2021
PRINCETON – The Home for the Holidays Christmas Lighted Drive Thru in Princeton held a ribbon cutting on Dec. 4 with committee members, left to right, Kathy Bauer, Kyle Burrows, Dave Mead and Francis Morse, representing the Bureau County Fair; Shellee Monier, Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member; and Jenica Cole, Executive Director of the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce & Princeton Tourism. The Home for the Holidays Christmas Lighted Drive Thru will continue every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Jan. 1 and runs each night from 5 to 9 p.m. This event is made possible by a partnership between the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bureau County Fairgrounds. Donations are greatly appreciated in hopes that the Lighted Drive Thru becomes a yearly tradition. Entrance to the event is on the west end of the Bureau County Fairgrounds; enter on South Fairground Avenue.
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Killer tornadoes rip through swath of Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Illinois  Daily Mail
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CARBONDALE, IL — Southern Illinois University at Carbondale has canceled classes for Friday, Nov. 12, as the community continues to mourn the loss of a student killed at the Astroworld Festival in Houston on Friday. 
SIUC student Jacob Jurinek was a 20-year-old junior studying journalism at the university. The Naperville, Illinois, native and his childhood friend, 21-year-old Franco Patino, were among eight people killed because of a crowd surge at the Travis Scott concert in Houston. 
More than 300 people gathered for a vigil in Jurinek’s honor Monday night at SIU’s Faner Plaza. 
MORE DETAILS: Students and faculty remember SIU student who died at Astroworld Festival
In a letter to students and employees Tuesday, Chancellor Austin A. Lane announced that classes will be canceled Friday, with the exception of classes in the SIU School of Medicine. However, the campus will be open on Friday as the university holds a Salukis Care Day. The day will include a variety of activities centered on self-care. 
SIU has experienced multiple losses over the past several weeks.
“Sadly – and unbelievably – this was the third such loss for our campus community in the last 12 weeks,” Lane writes. 
Freshman Keeshanna Jackson was shot and killed at an off-campus party in August. Aviation student Joseph Ermel was killed in a motorcycle crash on Oct. 27. May 2021 graduate Dominik Faciano died in a plane crash in Wisconsin in September. 
“Additionally, as we’re still reeling from senseless acts of off-campus violence that are being investigated and that injured and affected additional students, we are mindful of the significant impact loss, grief and anxiety can have on an individual and a community,” Lane writes. 
On Oct. 23, two SIU students were shot at a house party in the 700 block of West College Street in Carbondale. A GoFundMe page for one of the injured students, Michelle Dietzel, has raised more than $5,000. In a news release sent the day of the shooting, the Carbondale Police Department said the suspect in that shooting is believed to be 15 to 17 years old. 
“Our students need an opportunity to pause to reflect on this combined loss,” Lane writes. “They need to take time for themselves and to check in on the well-being of their friends and family.”
In addition to the Salukis Care activities planned for Friday, Lane’s letter says students are encouraged to utilize the university’s counseling services program in the SIU Student Health Center, and faculty and staff are encouraged to access the school’s Employee Assistance Program. 
Read Lane’s letter in full: 
Dear Saluki family:
Last night the Saluki community gathered yet again this semester to reflect on a life taken too soon. We cried. We laughed. We celebrated a student’s impact on our campus.
Sadly – and unbelievably – this was the third such loss for our campus community in the last 12 weeks. Additionally, as we’re still reeling from senseless acts of off-campus violence that are being investigated and that injured and affected additional students, we are mindful of the significant impact loss, grief and anxiety can have on an individual and a community.
Our students need an opportunity to pause to reflect on this combined loss. They need to take time for themselves and to check in on the well-being of their friends and family.
To that end, SIU Carbondale is canceling classes on Friday, November 12 (with the exception of the classes in the School of Medicine). Campus will be open for business, and we encourage both students and employees to participate in the Salukis Care activities planned for that day. SIU is also fortunate to have an outstanding Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) program in the SIU Student Health Center that is available to our student body. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for faculty and staff.
As we navigate the losses of this semester and turn toward finishing classes, taking finals and gathering for the holidays, we know that stress levels for students can mount high. Take this Friday as a day of rest – an opportunity to reset your mind and your spirit. Do something that helps you relax and take a breath to prepare for the next few weeks so that you can come back well prepared for the rest of the fall semester and the spring semester. In doing so, know that your Saluki community is here to support you. We encourage students to reach out to a mentor such as a faculty or staff member or a fellow student. We are all here for each other.
I want to close by remembering each student by name whom we have lost this semester and invite you to take a moment of silence to reflect on their lives. Many of you knew at least one of them, and some didn’t know any of them. Regardless, they were and will remain part of the Saluki family.
• Keeshanna Jackson
• Joseph Ermel
• Jacob Jurinek
• Dominik Faciano (May 2021 graduate)
I encourage you to take time this Friday to practice self-care and to look out for the well-being of a friend at the same time. Salukis care.
Austin A. Lane
Chancellor
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The death toll from Friday night’s severe weather has reached at least 70 in Kentucky and six at the Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, IL.  Several workers became trapped inside when a tornado went through the area.  The National Weather Service in St. Louis said preliminary indications are the tornado that hit the Edwardsville area was an EF3.  Reports say at least 70 are dead in Kentucky from tornadoes, including at least 20 in Mayfield and several in Bowling Green, KY.  The storms moved through Wayne and surrounding counties late Friday night, resulting in several thunderstorm warnings.  At the studios of WFIW/WOKZ, a half inch of rain was measured.
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network recently recognized Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL for its ongoing commitment to quality of care, during a ceremony held in November in Champaign, IL.  As part of the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Program, Wabash General Hospital and other critical access hospitals were asked to voluntarily participate in four defined domains of quality outcomes.  Wabash General Hospital was recognized for being in the top ten percent of all critical access hospitals in the country for exceptional outpatient quality of care, and exceptional care transitions for all emergency department transfer patients.  The ICAHN is located in Princeton, IL and is a network of 57 small rural Illinois hospitals dedicated to strengthening the operations of its member hospitals through collaboration.
The Village of Cisne will hold an event from 4 to 8 p.m. December 18th.  Live reindeer will be at the Cisne Fire Department, and people can take photos with them, as well as Santa and Mrs. Claus, and professional photos and photo packages will be available.  Other activities will include cookie decorating for kids, free cotton candy and carolers around the Cisne Square.
The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding the public about fire safety over the holidays.  They say over a third of home decoration fires are started by candles, with the top three days for candle fires being Christmas Day, New Year’s Even and New Year’s Day.  It is recommended that light strands be in good shape, with no worn or broken areas and to make sure there aren’t too many strands hooked together at once.
Area river stages as of this morning:  Little Wabash River east of Fairfield is at 10.69 feet.  Flood stage is 17 feet.  At Clay City the stage is 5.98 feet.  Flood stage is 18 feet.  At Carmi the stage is 10.9 feet.  Flood stage is 27 feet.  The Skillet Fork at Wayne City is at 5.32 feet.  Flood stage is 15 feet.  The Wabash River at Mt. Carmel is at 10.01 feet.  Flood stage is 19 feet.  The next chance of rain in the area is Tuesday, with a better chance on Thursday.

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