Mt. Carmel firemen were called out at 3:17am today to a house fire at 907 West 1st Street. The rental property is owned by Dave Brown.
Firemen were on the scene until about 7:30am today and returned to douse hot spots.
No injuries were reported in the fire.
While a new water plant in Mt. Carmel seems like a foregone conclusion at this point, the city council still hasn't taken a final vote to approve its' construction. If you'd like more information on the project and why a new water plant is needed, the city is hosting a public hearing next Monday. The public hearing will be held at 4pm at City Hall as engineers will be on hand to answer questions.
The pandemic has caused countless changes to our way of life over the last 11 months and one of them is the snow day for local schools. For generations of students, the snow day meant nothing school related, just sledding and having fun. But the pandemic spawned remote learning which has now dealt a fatal blow to the snow according to District #348 Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer…
Today is the first day students are feeling the effects of the new policy as Bleyer announced yesterday that all District #348 schools would be closed today for in-person instruction, but will be a remote learning day for all students instead.
Champaign, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Zone 5, are conducting an investigation into an incident that has left one person dead and another hospitalized in rural Champaign County.
On Feb. 6, 2021, at approximately 11:00 p.m., ISP District 10 officers and local Emergency Medical Service (EMS) personnel responded to an emergency call for service on US RT 136. Upon arrival, two injured subjects were located inside a vehicle; one 37-year-old female was transported to an area hospital and the other, Robert L. Ogburn, 46-year-old male of Ludlow, IL was pronounced deceased on scene by the Champaign County Coroner. This is believed to be an isolated incident.
The ISP DCI is continuing the investigation, along with the Champaign County States Attorney’s Office, and the Champaign County Coroner’s Office. No additional information will be released at this time. Anyone who witnessed or has any knowledge of the incident is asked to contact the ISP at ISP.Zone05.Media@Illinois.gov.
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by
Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Two Vehicle Personal Injury Traffic Crash
WHERE: Route 50 at Old Route 50, Xenia, Clay County
WHEN: Feb. 8, 2021 at approximately 10:10 p.m.
VEHICLES: Unit 1- 2004 Orange GMC Box Truck
Unit 2- 2012 Grey Chevrolet Truck
DRIVERS: Unit 1- Romano Ruslan, 34-year-old male from Orlando, FL – Transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Unit 2- Robert Hale, 48-year-old male from Lawrenceville, IL – Transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
PASSENGER: Unit 2- Alex Carrell, 18-year-old male from Lawrenceville, IL – Transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
PRELIMINARY: A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling East on Route 50 near the intersection with Old Route 50 in Xenia, Clay County. The driver of Unit 1 was traveling too fast for conditions in heavy snow and lost control, crossing into the westbound lanes of Route 50. Unit 2 was traveling west on Route 50 and was sideswiped by Unit 1. Both Unit 1 and Unit 2 drivers, as well as the Unit 2 passenger were transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
CHARGES: The driver of Unit 1 was cited for Driving Too Fast for Conditions, Improper Lane Usage and Illegal Transportation of Alcohol by Driver.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Two Unit Fatal Traffic Crash
WHERE: West Fayette Avenue at Interstate 57, Effingham County
WHEN: Feb 8, 2021 at approximately 7:47 p.m.
VEHICLE: Unit 1- 2008 Maroon Chevrolet
Unit 2- 2019 Red Freightliner Truck Tractor
DRIVER: Unit 1- Logan Dallape, 23-year-old male of Effingham, IL (Deceased)
Unit 2- Tyron Hurst, 46-year-old male of Wentzville, MO
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling eastbound on Fayette Ave and attempted to make a left turn on Interstate 57 northbound entrance ramp. Unit 2 was traveling westbound through the stop light intersection and collided with Unit 1. Unit 2 traveled off the roadway to the right, struck a guard rail and stopped in the right ditch.
CHARGES: N/A
On February 8, 2021, at 6:22 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report that 42-year-old Kylan Glover of rural Owensville had forced another person into his Green 2000 Toyota Tacoma and made them take him to an undisclosed area so he could consume alcohol. Officers were sent to the area where Mr. Glover was reportedly being taken to but were unable to locate the vehicle. At that point a Be On the LookOut was placed for Mr. Glover’s vehicle. Officers were combed the area till Owensville Town Marshal Rodger Leister and Gibson County Sheriff’s Deputy Zach Lienemann located the vehicle in front of his residence. At that point they attempted to stop Mr. Glover for a traffic infraction, but he fled inside his garage and into his residence. After attempting to make contact with Mr. Glover on numerous occasions a search warrant was obtained for Mr. Glover’s residence. Officers from the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office, Owensville Police Department, and Indiana State Police served the search warrant and located Mr. Glover inside the residence. At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Zach Lienemann placed Mr. Glover into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Glover was charged with Criminal Confinement, Misdemeanor Batter, and Resisting Law Enforcement. Mr. Glover remains in custody on a $750 bond.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 19
WHAT: Single Unit Personal Injury Traffic Crash
WHERE: Interstate 64 westbound at Milepost 107.5, Wayne County
WHEN: Feb. 9, 2021 at approximately 2:15 a.m.
VEHICLE: Unit 1- 2007 Silver Honda
DRIVER: Unit 1- Bridget Greene, 23-year-old female of Bloomington, IN (Transported to a local area hospital with injuries)
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling westbound on Interstate 64 near mile post 107.5. Unit 1 moved to the left lane and attempted to pass a truck tractor, semi-trailer combination. Unit 1 started to hydroplane as it began to travel back into the right lane. Unit 1 lost control and exited the roadway to the right, struck a fence and numerous trees.
CHARGES: Unit 1 Driver was issued a citation for Driving too Fast for Conditions.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Two Vehicle Personal Injury Traffic Crash
WHERE: Dieterich Blacktop at East Park Street, Sailor Springs, Clay County
WHEN: Feb. 8, 2021 at approximately 5:35 p.m.
VEHICLES: Unit 1- 2002 Maroon Chevrolet Tahoe
Unit 2- 2019 White International Truck-Tractor Semi-Trailer Combination
DRIVERS: Unit 1- Dani Escobar, 42-year-old male from Evansville, IN – Transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Unit 2- Ricky Burton, 56-year-old male from Salem, IL – Transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
PASSENGERS: Unit 1- 3-year-old female from Evansville, IN – Transported to a regional hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Unit 1- 4-year-old male from Evansville, IN – Transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Unit 1- Roxanne Rivera, 41-year-old female from Evansville, IN – Transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Unit 1- Corallia Ramirez, 25-year-old female from Evansville, IN – Transported to a regional hospital with life-threatening injuries.
PRELIMINARY: A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling south on the Dieterich Blacktop near East Park Street in Clay County. The driver of Unit 1 lost control in the snow and crossed into the northbound lane, striking Unit 2 head-on. A 3-year-old passenger and 25-year-old passenger in Unit 2 were ejected. All subjects were transported to hospitals for treatment of injuries.
CHARGES: The driver of Unit 1 was cited for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident, No Valid Driver’s License and Improper Lane Usage.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
WHAT: Three Unit Personal Injury Traffic Crash
WHERE: Interstate 64 eastbound at Milepost 123.5, White County
WHEN: Feb. 9, 2021 at approximately 2:15 a.m.
VEHICLE: Unit 1- 2019 White Freightliner Truck Tractor Trailer Combination
Unit 2- 2003 Red Freightliner Truck Tractor Trailer Combination
Unit 3- 2014 Whitle Kenworth Truck Tractor Trailer Combination
DRIVER: Unit 1- Liu Weiqi, 28-year-old male of Los Angeles, CA (Transported to a local area hospital with injuries)
Unit 2- Osvaldo Aamarales-Bayola, 45-year-old male of Louisville, KY
Unit 3- Adam Durrence, 45-year-old male of Metter, GA (Transported to a local area hospital with injuries)
PASSENGER: Unit 1- Bin Jiang, 42-year-old male of Monterey Park, CA
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Units 1,2,3 were traveling eastbound on Interstate 64 near mile post 123.5. Unit 1’s semi-trailer began to fish-tail and jack knifed. Unit 1 overturned, blocking both eastbound lanes. Unit 2 struck unit 1’s semi-trailer. Unit 3 was unable to stop due to the road conditions and traveled off the roadway to the north into the median. Unit 3 struck Unit 1 before coming to final rest in the median.
CHARGES: Unit 1 Driver was issued a citation for Driving too Fast for Conditions.