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1 2 Final Springfield, Illinois 1 0 1 Father McGivney 1 1 2 Overall League Pts For/Avg Pts Against/Avg Springfield, Illinois 1-1 0-0 5/2 4/2 Father McGivney 2-0 0-0 10/5 2/1 Springfield, Illinois Individual stats have not been reported. Father McGivney G A Spencer Martin (#5, Sr.) 1 0 Jacoby Danco (#13, So.) 1 0 Alec Frohnert (#10, Sr.) 0 1 Will Rakers (#12, So.) 0 1.
Unit 4 responds to reports of late registration, students without classrooms
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — Rising complaints in Facebook parent groups say that multiple students have remained unregistered for the school year, already two weeks in at Champaign Unit 4 School District. Registration for new students — called the Student Assignment Process — ran from February 26th to May 1st....
Field Hockey: No. 3 Virginia wins opener at No. 16 Penn State, 2-1
The No. 3 Virginia field hockey team opened the 2024 season with a 2-1 victory at No. 16 Penn State on Friday at the Penn State Field Hockey Complex in University Park, Pa. Juniors Sloan Davidson and Caroline Nemec scored their first career goals, providing the offense for the Cavaliers.
Moweaqua man arrested for solicitation, grooming
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — On Friday a Moweaqua man had his first appearance in court on charges of indecent solicitation of a child and grooming. Braxton L. Jayne, 41, appeared in Shelby County Court on Aug. 30. According to court records, he was arrested on a warrant in another case.
Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 to steam into Illinois next week. Here's when to see it
Train enthusiasts in northern Illinois will soon get the chance to see an iconic steam engine as it makes its way across the country on a national tour. The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 launched its "Heartland of America" tour earlier this week, a 10-state expedition offering the general public views of the classic steam engine.
Illinois State trooper injured in crash on Bishop Ford Expressway
CHICAGO - An Illinois State trooper was injured when a vehicle struck his squad car on the Bishop Ford Expressway early Saturday morning. About 2:20 a.m., the trooper was investigating an accident on southbound Interstate 94 at 111th Street when an Audi struck the back of his patrol car, according to a statement from the Illinois State Police. The trooper was inside his patrol car and had his emergency lights activated at the time of the crash, officials said.
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
When One Illinois Twister Caused Nearly $1 Billion Dollars Damage
The were so many odd things about that day in 2013. First, it was a November tornado which is somewhat rare. Second, it was part of an unprecedented outbreak that caused almost unheard of amounts of damage in Illinois that totaled nearly $1 billion dollars when it finally lifted back into the clouds.
Celebrity Singer’s Semi-Truck Crashes Into Illinois Bridge
A semi-truck carrying equipment for a big summer concert tour got stuck under a bridge in Illinois. The Show Must Go On After Concert Tour Truck Gets Stuck Under Illinois Bridge. Being on the road as a famous musician is not an easy job. The bigger the artist, then the...
Indiana’s close call with cicadas this summer
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — This year, while Indiana has been spared the cacophony of cicadas, neighboring states like Illinois have been swarmed by billions of periodical cicadas from Broods XIII and XIX. These broods, which follow a 13-year and 17-year cycle, respectively, have made 2024 a particularly noisy year for parts of the Midwest. Although Indiana […]
Northern Illinois to Experience Overnight Lows in the 40s Next Week
Chicago, IL – Cooler temperatures are expected across northern Illinois next week, with overnight lows forecasted to drop into the 40s. Starting Sunday night, temperatures will dip into the upper 40s to low 50s, especially in areas outside of Chicago. The National Weather Service warns of continued cool conditions through midweek, with the lowest overnight temperatures predicted for Monday and Tuesday.
State disaster declaration follows July tornadoes
The state of Illinois has declared Henry County a disaster area in the wake of the July 15 tornadoes that swept through the county. That’s good news for Kewanee, where city officials have been seeking government assistance with the cost of clearing trees and other debris from the storm.
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