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Illinois solar project to be biggest in eastern half of U.S.
Illinois already creates in the neighborhood of 7000 megawatts of energy from wind power coming from the fields and fields of windmills in the central and western portions of the state, but a massive solar array being built thirty miles west of Springfield is estimated to produce 800 more megawatts.
Check Your Ticket! A $9 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Was Sold In Illinois
If you happened to buy a lottery ticket in Illinois recently, you may want to check it. It's not uncommon to hear about people winning tens of thousands of dollars on the lottery or even a $1 million winning ticket that has yet to be claimed. But the total prize on the latest winning ticket from the Illinois Lottery has it beat.
SIUC’s Paul Simon Institute hosts Illinois House GOP leader McCombie Sept. 9
Illinois State Rep. Tony McCombie, the Illinois House Republican leader, will visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Sept. 9 to discuss the party’s policy agenda and review the issues she believes will influence the November general elections in Illinois. McCombie, R-Savanna, will participate...
Illinois veterans were celebrated after return from honor flight
Ill. (WTVO) — Over 100 Illinois veterans landed in Chicago after a trip to Washington D.C. to honor them on August 28. Family and friends lined up at the baggage claim area at Midway International Airport to welcome all the veterans back. Seven Korean War vets and 109 Vietnam War vets spent a day touring […]
HHS Region V director extolls Inflation Reduction Act’s drug pricing reforms
Earlier this month, Medicare unveiled the fruits of its negotiations with pharmaceutical companies on 10 drugs. More than 280,000 Illinois Medicare enrollees take at least one of the medications.
Illinois quick hits: Illinois prison staff hospitalized; kanes reopen for holiday weekend
Illinois prison staff hospitalized Staff members at a southern Illinois correctional facility were taken to a hospital after experiencing some medical symptoms. Twelve staff members at the Menard Correctional Center had medical symptoms and were taken to a hospital by ambulance. It is unknown what caused the illnesses. The Illinois Poison Control Center, along with the St. Clair County EMA's Hazmat Team is assisting with the investigation. ...
State officials celebrate new Illinois DCFS region/field office
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – State officials are represetatives from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services held a ribbon cutting Thursday for the new Illinois DCFS region/field office in Marion. The Illinois DCFS was joined by Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler, Mayor Mike Absher, Marion’s former Director of...
Agriculture experts share tips to keep stateline farmers and others safe
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Harvesting season is underway and that means farming accidents are also here – especially for those working with equipment, accidents can turn deadly. According to the University of Illinois, agriculture in Illinois has the highest rate of worker deaths compared to other industries. Tractors remain...
Rockridge School District announces referendum for new elementary school
EDGINGTON, Ill. — The Rockridge School District will hold a referendum during the upcoming election that would fund a new elementary school. According to district officials, if the referendum is passed, there will be no change to the local tax rate. The proposal would fund a new elementary school that would be located on the junior and senior high school campus, and that facility would replace the district's three current elementary schools.
DEA: Burglars target independent, small pharmacies for 'greed'
ST. LOUIS — It's been a big problem for independent, small pharmacies. The Drug Enforcement Administration believes thieves are targeting these non-chain businesses out of greed, calling it a crime of opportunity. On Thursday in the Metro East, two men from Ohio were sentenced to federal prison. George Cunningham...
Man found guilty but mentally ill for fatally stabbing DCFS worker as she checked on kids
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (TCN) -- A judge found a 35-year-old man guilty but mentally ill for stabbing and beating a Department of Children and Family Services official to death during a home visit. The Springfield State Journal-Register reports Judge John Madonia reached Benjamin Reed's verdict for the death of Deidre...
Illinois man convicted in fatal stabbing of child welfare worker attacked during home visit
An Illinois man accused of stabbing a state child welfare worker to death as she was making a home visit to check on children has been found guilty but mentally ill in her killing.The video in the player above is from an earlier report.Sangamon County Circuit Judge John Madonia convicted Benjamin Howard Reed on Thursday of first-degree murder in the killing of Deidre Silas, who was a child protection specialist for the Department of Children and Family Services.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMaldonia called Silas' slaying "one of the most brutal and heinous" cases he's seen...
SmartPass for Middle and High Schoolers at RPS 205
RPS 205 has taken a significant step forward by introducing SmartPass, a digital tool designed to enhance the school experience for middle and high school students. SmartPass was a grassroots initiative brought forward for consideration by the Auburn Principal, Ryan Nachreiner, and Guilford Principal, Gus Carter, to streamline student entry into extracurricular activities and reduce student presence in hallways during instruction time. SmartPass addresses these issues with the digital ID and the digital hall pass features, both of which play pivotal roles in streamlining school operations and maximizing student engagement.
Springfield restaurant owner will do prison time for fraudulent loan applications
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The owner of La Fiesta Grande in Springfield was sentenced to a 18 months in prison for concealing a felony in connection with false statements on loan applications. Omar Hernandez-Lopez, 39, was sentenced Thursday in federal court. Evidence showed that starting in June...
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