PANA — Pana Police Chief Daniel Bland has identified the person found deceased in an alley north of the 700 block of Monroe St., between Hickory and Pine Sts. as Rocky L. Davis, 61, of Pana. Preliminary autopsies results show Mr. Davis died as a result of a single gun- shot wound. A hand gun…

SPRINGFIELD — On Sunday, Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 4 was requested to investigate a death in Pana.  AT 6:54 a.m., Sunday, Pana police received a 911 phone call and immediately responded to an unrespon- sive male subject in an alley near the 700 block of Monroe Street. Upon arrival,…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois’ Old State Capitol has re-opened to visitors after interior renovations were complet- ed. Visitors will see a new feature, an education gallery and video room. Exterior work on the dome of the building continues, but indoor plaster work and painting is finished, allowing the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to…

TAYLORVILLE — Davis Memorial Christian Church (DMCC) is once again accepting monetary donations for their annual Military Christmas Package Program. There is no need to bring in personal items, as the specific items needed will be purchased by DMCC personnel. Monetary dona- tions will be used to purchase items for military currently deployed as well…