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Illinois veteran lawmakers react to Walz’s stolen valor accusations
(The Center Square) – A Republican state lawmaker responded to Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s characterization of vice presidential candidate Tim Walz's military record. Duckworth defended Minnesota Gov. Walz against stolen valor claims by calling him a “retired command sergeant major.” Walz retired as a master sergeant, according to the Minnesota National Guard. Republicans like state Rep. David Friess, R-Red Bud, an air force veteran, said Walz never served in...
99-7 The MIX Pep Rally Pop Quiz Week One Winner
Brought to you by Malibu Jack’s. Every Friday morning during the Morning Mix with Bondsy we feature a Friday Night Football Game and the cheer squads who’ll be making the NOISE on the field that night!. In Week One, we Pleasant Plains vs New Berlin with the Cardinals...
Springfield restaurant owner sentenced on fraud charges
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Springfield restaurant owner has been sentenced to a year-and-a-half in federal prison for submitting fraudulent documents to obtain a loan and then concealing their fraudulent nature from loan providers. Prosecutors said Omar Hernandez-Lopez, 39, was sentenced on Friday after he pleaded guilty in April. He was charged in 2020 with […]
FNR Week 1: Marroa-Forsyth vs Athens
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Maroa-Forsyth Trojans take on the Athens Warriors in our August 30 Friday Night Rivals Game of the Week. You can watch the game live on CW 23, streaming at Newschannel20.com/watch, and on our social media pages!. Check out the schedule for the rest of...
Simone Biles Reveals the Gymnastics Move Her Husband Hates
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens is already used to seeing gravity-defying and mind-blowing gymnastics moves, thanks to his wife and USA Gymnastics icon Simone Biles. Despite that, however, there is one particular skill that he absolutely hates: the wolf turn. Biles admitted as much in a recent ...
Mahomet-Seymour School District Proposes $112 Million Bond for New Schools
On November 5, the Mahomet-Seymour School District will seek voter approval for a $112 million bond referendum to fund the construction of a new junior high school at the current MSJHS site and a new second and third-grade building south of Middletown Prairie but north of South Mahomet Road. This...
Rockford BBB: Illinois Scammers Using Fake Local Phone Numbers
Here in Illinois and across the country, people are losing tens of billions of dollars to phone scams and scammers every single year. In spite of numerous efforts to alert the public to these scams, between 2021 and this year the numbers of people being scammed via phone has gone up in many categories, not down.
Savoy man sentenced for viral hit-and-run outside U of I bar
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — A man from Savoy has been sentenced to both jail time and probation for a hit-and-run incident outside a University of Illinois bar that went viral two years ago. Brendan Trumann, 21 of Savoy, was sentenced on Thursday to one month of jail time and a concurrent 30 months of probation. […]
Terry remains pivotal to Illinois' success
Aug. 30—CHAMPAIGN — Averie Hernandez knew exactly how to describe playing against Raina Terry. The new Illinois outside hitter was coming from a place of personal experience. She faced Terry across the net three times and witnessed a fourth from the sideline playing for Northwestern the past two seasons. Hernandez had the best vantage point possible to see Terry hammer 58 total kills in those ...
Man gets 4 and a half years in prison for covering up homicide of Decatur woman
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A man accused of helping cover up the murder of a Decatur woman has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison. The November 2020 disappearance of Norma Crutchfield led police to two suspects, 45-year-old Troy D. Slaw and 23-year-old Chase Freeman. According to a sworn affidavit, Freeman told authorities he helped move Crutchfield's body from a closet to a bathroom at Slaw's home that had been lined with shower curtains, window curtains and plastic.
GCMS grad Aidan Laughery starts at running back for Illini in 2024 season opener
CHAMPAIGN – Aidan Laughery, a 2022 Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School graduate, started at running back for the University of Illinois football team in Thursday’s season opener against Eastern Illinois. He was one of five running backs who played during the game, which Illinois won 45-0. The Illini rushed...
Sheryl Swoopes Picks One Word To Describe Angel Reese
WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes worked as a reporter, covering the Chicago Sky's matchup against the Washington Mystics on Wednesday. Before the game tipped off, Swoopes was asked about her opinion of Angel Reese, and she wasn't shy in giving the rookie immense praise. Swoopes called Reese a ...
Decatur helping minority contractors get more involved in the industry
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Decatur is taking a new approach to get more minority contractors. And the Metro Decatur Black Chamber of Commerce is helping get the job done. “This is a call to action to minority contractors,” said Cordaryl Patrick, Director of Economic and Community Development. Patrick said he is hoping […]
Vermilion Co Conservation District Has Forest Glen, Kennekuk County Park Activities Scheduled for Sunday, September 1st
Vermilion County Conservation District Kennekuk and Forest Glen Buildings Open for Visitors Redbud String Band to perform at Kennekuk County Park Sunday, September 1, 2024. Westville, IL – The Nature Center and Pioneer Homestead Cabin at Forest Glen Preserve will be staffed with volunteers and open to the public for tours on Sunday, September 1, 2024 from 1 – 4 pm.
Illinois Begins Roundtable Discussions to Shape Future Aging Policies
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is launching a series of roundtable discussions to shape the state’s future approach to aging services. State Officials Engage Community in Policy Planning. This initiative seeks to involve a broad spectrum of participants, including service providers, older adults, family caregivers, and the general...
As Illinois receives praise for its cannabis equity efforts, stakeholders still working on system’s flaws
Medical marijuana patients can now purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their allotment, Illinois’ top cannabis regulator said, but smaller, newly licensed cannabis growers are still seeking greater access to the state’s medical marijuana customers. Illinois legalized medicinal marijuana beginning in 2014, then legalized it...
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