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Shop Hop showcase quilting in the region
ARTHUR, Ill. — Those who love quilting and traveling can take part in Shop Hop, an annual event that promotes visiting participating shops throughout the Midwest. There’s an All-Illinois Shop Hop in August and September with up to 71 participating shops. One in east-central Illinois July 10-13 has 12 shops involved from Danville to as far south as Flora and Cisne.
Speech Experts Really Don’t Like How You’re Saying ‘Illinois’
There are rebels in our midst that are saying what should be an obvious word incorrectly. It's such a problem that the speech experts have issued a warning to everyone that has managed to say "Illinois" incorrectly. I'm a live and let live kind of person. If you want to...
Should Michigan Adopt The Illinois Purge Law?
In July of 2022, lawmakers in Illinois decided to implement a new law that would reduce the number of residents who were spending time behind bars in the county jails. As the state of Illinois was facing issues with being understaffed in their jails and holding offenders for too long, they decided that something had to be done in the justice system. Illinois lawmakers would gather and deliberate on what many have dubbed the Purge law to help fix their county jail issues.
Senate GOP Leader talks Republican chairman exit ahead of convention
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — There are only a couple of weeks left until the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, but the Illinois Republican Party is struggling its way onto the convention floor after chairman Don Tracy announced that he will be resigning due to turmoil within the party. “He’s been a good steward of the […]
Brownstown Man Dies In Single Vehicle Accident
A Brownstown man died Friday morning in a single vehicle accident. Fayette County Coroner Dave Harris reports there was a single vehicle accident on County Road 1625 south of Brownstown early Friday. Harris says a truck driven by David E. Drum of Brownstown left the roadway and hit a tree. Harris reports he pronounced Drum dead at the scene at 4am.
The data inside Illinois’ pretrial release program
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — It’s been about 10 months since cash bail was eliminated in Illinois. Now, the office overseeing the entire system and transition has released a treasure trove of data about how the cases have been going since. “I think the big picture story that this data tells is that, despite all the concerns […]
“Best Of” Fall Sports—Volleyball Top Moment
The 2023 Egyptian Illini Conference Volleyball Tournament Championship was an intense battle from start to finish. St. Elmo-Brownstown has been a familiar face in the title game for many years, while Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City came into the tournament as the #5 seed and upset top-seeded Ramsey and #4 seed Patoka-Odin to earn their spot in the Championship. The two teams would battle point for point through set one with SEB taking the close set win 26-24. CHBC came out strong in set two for a big 25-13 win as the match would be tied at a set apiece. Down to the deciding third set, the Eagles and Bobcats again battled point for point with SEB again pulling out the tight 26-24 win to claim the match 2-1 and the EIC Tournament Championship.
Chicago shootings: At least 100 shot, 17 fatally, in citywide holiday weekend gun violence, CPD says
At least 100 people have been shot, 17 fatally, in gun violence across Chicago since Wednesday evening during the extended Fourth of July holiday weekend, police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA security alert was issued by the University of Chicago Sunday morning after three men were shot on a sidewalk in front of the adult hospital's emergency room right after 5 a.m. Witnesses reported that the gunshots were fired from a dark-colored SUV that fled southbound on Cottage Grove away from the Medical Center, according to UCPD. It is not clear whether any of...
NASCAR Fans Call for ‘Red Flag’ Amid Disheartening Chicago Return
NASCAR Fans Call for ‘Red Flag’: In the aftermath of the highly anticipated NASCAR Xfinity Series event in Chicago Street Course, a chorus of discontent has emerged from the fanbase, advocating for the introduction of a ‘Red Flag’ rule to mitigate the disruptive impact of prolonged caution laps. The race, which initially promised a thrilling showdown between elite drivers like Kyle Larson and Shane van Gisbergen, was marred by a sequence of interruptions that ultimately compromised its competitive essence. Fan reactions have highlighted a glaring need for procedural reassessment to guarantee the sport maintains its allure.
Angel Reese Takes Clear WNBA Rookie of the Year Dig at Caitlin Clark After Triple-Double
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark recorded the first ever triple-double by a WNBA rookie during Saturday's win over the New York Liberty. Clark finished the game with 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds in 38 minutes played. And considering the historic performance that Clark produced, it's ...
Two dead in Saturday crash near Bement
BEMENT, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people are dead following a Saturday car crash in Piatt County that authorities said was caused by impaired driving. Officials with the Illinois State Police and Piatt County Coroner Troy Dunn said the crash happened at 6 p.m. east of Bement. Two cars were involved — a Toyota Corolla and […]
Decatur Police calling for drivers to slow down
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Decatur Police are working to crack down on speeding. The department has teamed up with Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police to step up enforcement efforts across the state to reduce speeding. During the month of July, drivers can expect more officers on...
Illinois site brings people up close with animals
ARCOLA, Ill. — Aikman Wildlife Adventure in Arcola, Illinois, gives people a chance to get close to animals not usually seen in Illinois forests or farms. The attraction is 40 acres, with half of it is a drive-thru experience and the other half walkable. James Aikman, president of Aikman Wildlife Adventure, said the attraction began construction in September 2015 and the drive-thru opened in March 2016.
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