Colchester family pushes for change at intersection after recent fatality
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COLCHESTER, Ill. (WGEM) There is one intersection in the Tri-States that seems to be deadlier than most.
A family is speaking out after losing their loved one at Illinois Route 336 and County Road 600 in McDonough County.
The intersection leads into the town of Colchester.
Five lives lost, in just four years.
The intersection at Illinois Route 336 and County Road 600 East in McDonough County is the common denominator.
Donna Danielson lost her mother-in-law Jean Danielson, in 2016. My mother-in-law was going through the intersection and she got hit and she passed and the lady in the other car, also passed, Danielson said.
Colchester approves purchases, hires part-time officer
Devon Greene
Voice Correspondent
COLCHESTER The Colchester City Council approved several purchases on Tuesday night for improvements around the city as well as the hiring of a part-time police officer.
In a fast-moving meeting on Tuesday, the council approved the purchase of a computer and docking station for a squad car for a total not to exceed $4,500. The council also approved the payment of officers for attending Active Shooter Trainings in Macomb and approved the purchase of an Active Trainer Kit. The council also looked forward to 2021 when they will hire a part-time police officer who currently works in Macomb with WIU and the hospital. Alderman Tim Smith said that the officer will start sometime after Jan. 1.