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Ford County Man Sentenced to Over Ten Years in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor

Ford County Man Sentenced to Over Ten Years in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor

URBANA, Ill. – Robert Shawn Anderson, 52, of the 300 block of Spruce Street in Paxton, Illinois, was sentenced today to 121 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for one count of attempted enticement of a minor.

Anderson was convicted following a jury trial in October 2021. The government presented evidence at trial to establish that Anderson arranged to meet an individual he believed to be a 15-year-old minor for sexual activity on the dating application MeetMe.

The statutory pe ... Read more

The lasting legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen

Today we recognized Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day and celebrated the first Black military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps, a precursor to the U.S. Air Force. You might have seen the green highway signs announcing Champaign County as the “Bi ... Read more

Rex reports profitable Q3, announces progress with CCS proje

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Rex American Resources Inc. released fiscal third quarter results on Dec. 1, reporting increased sales for the three-month period ending Oct. 31. Executive Chairman Stuart Rose said the company remains profitable moving int ... Read more

North American Pipeline Project Roundup: November/December 2

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The North American Pipeline Project Roundup is a monthly feature that documents recent contracts awarded within the energy pipeline construction sector.

Pe Ben USA Inc. was awarded a contract for th ... Read more

Stayin' alive

stock photo of CPR

When you see cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) portrayed on television, sometimes, it’s more humor than helpful facts. Think Dwight Schrute cutting open a manikin.

But CPR is a life-saving skill. And for Jordan Meeks, a pediatric wellness specialist at OSF HealthCare, it’s a critical skill for young people to learn.

“Most cardiac arrests happen in people 40 years and older, a lot of teachers, parents, grandparents, coaches and those that young people are spending a lot of time wi ... Read more

Ford County Courthouse

Free parking on the street and nearby neighborhoods.

Free Parking Free parking on the street and nearby neighborhoods.

Certified interpreters are used.

Language Access Certified interpreters are used.

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An Inside Look at John Brown and His Campaign for Sheriff

With 32 years of law enforcement training and experience, Brown has worked as a lieutenant at the University of Illinois Police Department, is currently the Deputy Chief of Police at the Tolono Police Department, is the Public Guardian for Champaign ... Read more

Avista acquires majority stake in Probo Medical for $450 mil

Avista Capital Partners agreed to acquire a majority stake in Probo Medical, joining Varsity Healthcare Partners as an investor in the growing umbrella of refurbished medical equipment and parts.

Details: The deal's enterprise value is a ... Read more

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