Ashland
LATEST NEWS
The INCIL home modification grant will aid middle income families
Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/08/24: Access Elevator’s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski joins the show to talk about the INCIL home modification grant that is helping residents across Illinois achieve greater independence in their homes. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call them at 1-630-616-6249.
Mannheim Steamroller coming to Springfield
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Mannheim Steamroller is bringing their 2024 Christmas tour to the UIS Performing Arts Center on December 21. Founded by Grammy Award winner Chip Davis, the group is celebrating over 35 years of touring with the annual Christmas show. “I remember when I came...
Latest crop report shows above average rainfall over past week
SPRINGFIELD – There were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending July 21, 2024. Statewide, the average temperature was 72.3 degrees, 4.5 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 1.76 inches, 0.83 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 3 percent very short, 13 percent short, 78 percent...
Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Fugitive of the Week: Matthew Miller
Matthew A. Miller, 41, last known address in the 1000 block of Turle Lake Road in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for felon in possession of a weapon and criminal trespass. Miller is 6 foot, 4 inches tall and weighs 205 pounds. He has blonde...
Registration Open for Springfield’s Fall Baseball, Softball & Tee Ball
Registration is open for Springfield’s fall baseball, softball, and tee ball leagues!. Register online by July 31. Register here. Tee Ball: Ages 3-4 Softball and Baseball: Ages 5-12 The fee is $75 for residents and $85 for non-residents. Practices begin in August and games are played through September and...
Illegal immigrants can keep professional licenses despite deportation with new law
(The Center Square) – Migrants who get deported from the country may be able to keep their professional license from Illinois under a new law. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the measure into law last week. House Bill 5457 provides that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may not revoke, suspend, or take any other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action against a license or permit issued under the law based solely upon an immigration violation. ...
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS Is Coming Back To The UIS Performing Arts Center
Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, celebrates over 35 Years of his annual Christmas concert tour, making it the longest running concert tour in the entertainment industry!. The hallmark tour will play UIS Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 21st at 7:30 PM. Tickets on sale to FRIENDS...
Illinois State Fair offers extended box office hours, discounts on passes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois State Fair will be offering longer box office hours and discounted prices to fairgoers. The Illinois State Fair Grandstand Box office will be open extended hours for in-person ticket purchases on Thursday, July 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Regular box office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets are also available online using www.ticketmaster.com, but you can avoid additional ticket fees when you purchase at the box office.
Quincy garage fire results in total loss, cause remains undetermined
Quincy, Ill. (KHQA) — A Quincy garage fire resulted in a total loss; the cause remains undetermined. On July 23, at 12:46 a.m. the Quincy Fire Department was dispatched to a garage fire in the alley between 13th and 14th Streets, running from Payson Avenue to Ohio Street. The...
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
IDNR warns of potential bear encounters this summer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s not often that you encounter bears in Illinois. But the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) warns to stay alert as bears in neighboring states like Missouri and Wisconsin potentially move through Illinois this summer. IDNR says that in the early summer months, young bears become independent. They set off […]
Illinois Lottery celebrates its 50th anniversary at Chicago River Casino
Several thousand people helped the Illinois Lottery celebrate its 50th anniversary last week with a disco-themed party at Chicago River North’s Pioneer Court Plaza, where more than 500 attendees won cash totaling more than $10,000. Story continues below. The ’70s-inspired party featured the United States’ largest disco ball that...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.