http://www.yourstreet.com/news/decatur-il YourStreet collects the latest local news and information from around the web. Find out what's going on in your town. en-us DECATUR, Ill. (AP) - A 25-year-old Chicago man has pleaded guilty to a series of charges from a 2007 crime spree that included the death of a central Illinois sheriff's deputy. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6680483/chicago-man-pleads-guilty-in-downstate-crime-spree Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:43:08 -0700 DECATUR, Ill. (AP) - Farmers from across the Midwest and beyond are expected to converge on central Illinois for the annual Farm Progress Show. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6661173/farmers,-vendors-ready-for-farm-progress-show Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:47:08 -0700 The Decatur, Ill.-based agribusiness company earned $64 million, or 10 cents per share, compared with $372 million, or 58 cents per share, in the same period a year ago. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6483085/adm-4q-profit-falls-on-weak-demand Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:30:08 -0700 DECATUR, Ill. (AP) -- A St. Louis company planning to build a central Illinois power plant that would use clean-coal technology is looking for new financial backing after the federal government declined to support it. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6412113/u-s-dept-of-energy-will-not-back-decatur-coal-plant Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:14:08 -0700 An Emerson unit has formed a strategic relationship with Secure Energy Inc. to help build an $800 million alternative energy plant in Decatur, Ill. (EMR) http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6380476/emerson,-secure-energy-partner-on-800m-coal-gasification-plant Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:56:08 -0700 DECATUR, Ill. - Wanted: one woman, or maybe a man, with a sharp pair of clippers and a keen eye for what makes a dog look good. Must be willing to work behind bars. The Decatur Correctional Center is looking for someone to take over its dog-grooming training program.... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6343777/wanted-experienced-dog-groomer-for-ill-prison Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:07:08 -0700 If you can explain what a simple and reliable tractor means, you may win a free four-wheel-drive tractor for a year. Versatile will award a year’s lease on a Versatile 375 4WD tractor in September at the National Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill., through its... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6125228/contest-offers-use-of-versatile-tractor-for-a-year Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:37:08 -0700 DECATUR, Ill.-In recognition of outstanding scholastic achievements, Edward Pluhar of Bethalto, Ill. was recently accepted into the Honors Scholars Program at Millikin University.    Proving eligibility for the program, Pluhar demonstrated http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6005217/millikin-university-names-edward-pluhar-as-honors-scholar Fri, 29 May 2009 07:13:08 -0700 May 19, 8:03 AM EDT Ill. dad gets jail for son's skateboarding death DECATUR, Ill. (AP) -- A central Illinois man has been sentenced to 60 days in jail and 18 months probation for running over his 12-year-old son while towing the boy on a skateboard. Timothy W.... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/5925467/dad-who-towed-son-on-skateboard-gets-jail Tue, 19 May 2009 06:19:08 -0700 Associated Press - April 17, 2009 5:54 AM ET SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Dr. Quentin Young, a longtime friend of Gov. Patrick Quinn, will be named head of the scandal-plagued... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/5684158/quinn-appoints-friend-to-head-health-board Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:44:10 -0700 Associated Press - April 17, 2009 6:14 AM ET CHICAGO (AP) - U.S. Sen. Roland Burris is planning his first fundraiser since his appointment by the now indicted former Gov. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/5684178/burris-to-hold-fundraiser Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:44:10 -0700 Associated Press - April 17, 2009 4:04 AM ET SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled the Sangamon County Sheriff's Department is liable for damages and... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/5683650/sheriff-s-department-held-liable-for-harrassment Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:34:41 -0700 Associated Press - April 17, 2009 2:44 AM ET PONTIAC, Ill. (AP) - A roll of the die has determined who will be the Broughton Township highway commissioner. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/5683316/roll-of-die-decides-election Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:30:25 -0700 SPRINGFIELD - Downstate members of Illinois' congressional delegation have amassed campaign funds ranging from the low six figures to more than $2 million, according to new... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/5683281/illinois-congressional-delegation-reports-early-campaign-fundraising Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:54:22 -0700 Associated Press - April 17, 2009 12:34 AM ET PEORIA, Ill. (AP) - Authorities say a 2-year-old girl has been fatally struck by a Peoria police transport vehicle. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/5682547/2-year-old-killed-by-peoria-police-transport-van Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:04:06 -0700 Associated Press - April 17, 2009 12:24 AM ET EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) - A southern Illinois woman has pleaded guilty to bringing two young girls to Indiana for sex, then... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/5682371/ill-woman-pleads-guilty-to-sex-abuse-of-kids Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:04:06 -0700 Associated Press - April 16, 2009 11:54 PM ET WHEATON, Ill. (AP) - A 31-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the 2006 beating death of a pizza delivery woman that was captured on... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/5681930/man-admits-to-west-chicago-pizza-delivery-murder Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:58:59 -0700 Associated Press - April 16, 2009 11:34 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) - Martin Havlat scored 12 seconds into overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks won their first playoff game in seven... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/5681915/havlat-s-quick-goal-gives-chicago-ot-win Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:57:47 -0700 Associated Press - April 16, 2009 10:44 PM ET JOLIET, Ill. (AP) - Authorities say there are new developments in the case of a missing suburban Chicago woman who has been... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/5681618/authorities-new-developments-in-stebic-case Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:54:14 -0700 Associated Press - April 16, 2009 10:24 PM ET SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Online filing was supposed to make the last-minute rush to submit returns to the Illinois Department of... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/5681620/error-message-delayed-ill-tax-filing-for-some Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:54:14 -0700