Atwood
LATEST NEWS
WSOY Community Food Drive launches fundraising toolkit
August 28, 2024 – For schools, churches, businesses, and organizations looking to get involved with the WSOY Community Food Drive, there is now a fundraising toolkit available!. The toolkit includes logos, social media posts, shareable information, fundraising email templates and images, and even a list of fundraising ideas that...
AI Unveils Chemical Secrets for Solar Energy: Turning the Black Box Transparent
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have made a significant breakthrough in improving the efficiency and lifespan of solar cells. Their innovative approach combines artificial intelligence (AI) with automated chemical synthesis, creating a powerful tool for discovering new materials and shedding light on the AI decision-making process. The team’s...
LISTEN: HPB Community Invested with the United Way on Byers & Co
August 28, 2024 – Karla Miller of Hickory Point Bank and Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about how HPB is invested in the community and supporting the WSOY Community Food Drive with their Battle of the Paddle pickleball event. Listen to the podcast now!
LISTEN: Decatur Park District’s Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
August 28, 2024 – Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the end of the summer season for park facilities, Devon shows, Zoorific, progress on the mountain lion exhibit construction, dance programs, and the Little Hoopsters basketball clinic. Listen to the podcast now!
Champaign-based Paralympic gold medalist tapped as TV commentator
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Champaign resident and Paralympic gold medalist Nichole Millage will be providing commentary NBC during the Paralympic games. Millage, a retired sitting volleyball player, and her teams won the gold medal in Tokyo 2020, silver in Beijing 2008, silver in London 2012, and gold in Rio 2016.
Blue Mound employee fired due to 'actions detrimental to the Village'
BLUE MOUND, Ill. (WAND) — A Blue Mound village employee was recently terminated and could possibly have legal action brought against her. The village board voted to terminate Jennifer Prasun at a meeting on July 1st. According to minutes from the meeting, employees and board members were encouraged not to discuss particular issues and were instructed to say that she was terminated due to "Actions detrimental to the Village."
Rockford-area lawmakers push for early childhood investment as billions in school funding evaporates
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - In the pool of Illinois’ education budget, the state swims toward an $8 billion drop-off. By the end of September, $122 billion in federal pandemic-era funding dries up. That leaves stateline school districts making tough decisions, including Rockford Public Schools (RPS 205) reducing preschool transportation.
Springfield water park under fire after minimizing teachers on social media
A local amusement park is receiving backlash after a comment on social media. While guests at Knights Action Park at 1700 Knights Recreation Drive are used to the fountains and water blasters around the splash pads, on Sunday morning there was a different type of blasting on the company’s Facebook post, following a comment made by the business about teachers not doing enough in schools. ...
CU, Vermillion County school districts receive more than $4 million in funding
Champaign Unit 4 School District and the Urbana School District, among other local districts in Vermillion County, are set to receive over $4 million in funding. The fiscal year 2025 budget invested $350 million in new funding for student success through the 2017 Illinois Senate Democrat-backed evidence-based funding formula. “Our...
Doris Turner Gym to be unveiled next month in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The YMCA in Springfield is naming its downtown gym in honor of State Senator Doris Turner. There will be a dedication ceremony on September 4th at noon unveiling the "Doris Turner Gymnasium." The CEO of the Springfield YMCA says this honor is given for Senator...
Hazardous Substance Found In Manner's Park
Lead has been found in Manners Park. Taylorville Park District announced that following the latest round of environmental testing done by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, levels of lead were found in a small area of Manners Park. Taylorville Park District announced that they have entered into a voluntary remediation program with the IL EPA to clean it up.
Benjamin Reed pleads insanity for murder of DCFS worker
SPRINGFIELD, IL (WAND) — Tuesday marked the second day of the bench trial for Benjamin H. Reed, who is on trial for the stabbing murder of Diedre Silas in 2022. On January 4th, 2022, Benjamin H. Reed allegedly killed Diedre Silas, a child protection specialist with DCFS. He was charged in with three counts of First-Degree Murder, one count of Aggravated Battery, and unlawful restraint. Reed waived his right to trial by jury in December 2023.
Pink’s Backstage Pep Talk to Daughter Willow Before Their Iconic DNC Performance Was Recorded & It’s So Heartwarming
Pink and her 13-year-old daughter Willow sang an emotional performance of “What About Us” at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 22 (if you missed it, Entertainment Tonight has a clip of it HERE.) And while the stunning live duet left the audience teary-eyed, a behind-the-scenes moment was even more special.Eagle-Eyed Fans Just Spotted Evidence Proving That Angelina Jolie's Son Pax Has an Impressive Hidden Talent “It’s been a busy few weeks 😮💨😎,” the “Trustfall” singer wrote on Instagram today. In addition to several photos from her Summer Carnival tour, Pink also posted a heartfelt video of a pep talk she...
The Chatham Village is calling on residents to limit electricity use
CHATHAM, ILLINOIS — As the heatwave continues through Central Illinois, the Chatham Village is calling on residents and businesses to conserve electricity today between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. This request comes after a piece of equipment failed due to the high- volume electrical use last night. Some of...
Detroit Lions putting huge trust in former Illinois football wide receiver
The scary 53-player roster cuts have happened in the NFL, and a former Illinois football star has made a roster despite going undrafted. It is extremely hard to make an NFL roster, especially if you weren’t “good enough” to be selected in the NFL Draft. Throughout time, numerous Illini players have gone undrafted but managed to stick with an NFL team.
White Officer Who Killed Sonya Massey Denied Pretrial Release
Sean Grayson, faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and official misconduct in connection with Sonya Massey's July 6 death. The post White Officer Who Killed Sonya Massey Denied Pretrial Release appeared first on NewsOne.
Volleyball opens 2024 season at Eastern Illinois
WATCH LIVE (ESPN+) | LIVE STATS | MATCH NOTES (PDF) MILWAUKEE – The Marquette University women's volleyball team kicks off its 50th season of competition on Friday, Aug. 30 in Charleston, Illinois against Eastern Illinois University. The match at Groniger Arena is slated for a 6 p.m. Central time...
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. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.