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Isolated Thunderstorms Predicted for Illinois-Wisconsin State Line Sunday
Chicago, IL – Isolated thunderstorms are expected near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line on Sunday, with a chance of storms continuing throughout the week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, the region will experience near-seasonable temperatures with occasional showers. Sunday’s weather will feature isolated afternoon showers with...
New USDA Rural Development State Director from Bunker Hill
The new State Director for USDA Rural Development is on the job. Pam Monetti is from Bunker Hill in Macoupin County. She was in Carterville late last week visiting, Food Works, which received a $168,000 grant to help purchase a food truck to serve as a mobile farmers’ market.
One man shot on Discovery Parkway early Sunday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was shot early Sunday morning on Discovery Parkway in Columbia. According to a Boone County Joint Communications alert sent at 1:53 a.m., Discovery Pkwy is closed at the southbound on-ramp due to a police incident. Motorists are asked to find an alternate route. Lieutenant Neal...
QPD Blotter for July 19, 2024
Zachary A. Maas, 37, of 2921 Harrison St. for Disobey Stop Light at 12th Vermont. NTA 126. Steven B. Fuller Jr., 31, of Preston, Miss., for Driving 11-14 mph Over Limit at 30th and Broadway. NTA 181. Lisa J. Mayfield, 37, of 318 Maiden Ln. for Operating Vehicle with Suspended...
City Council Report: New south side distribution center approved against community opposition
At Tuesday’s City Council, Springfield alderpeople voted to approve zoning variances on a proposed warehouse project in the south of Ward 1. Located on Palm Road at the foot of the Chatham/I-55 interchange, the new warehouse is anticipated to bring in “hundreds” of jobs to the Springfield area. Variances including relaxing building height restrictions as well as allowing for taller, barbed fences in accordance with national security requests, as the site is believed to be intended for storage and distribution of food products.
PHOTOS: Brookfield Zoo welcomes new animal residents
CHICAGO - Brookfield Zoo has announced the addition of several new animals, which includes emus, a sloth bear, and a puggle. In late June, three 3-month-old emus arrived at the Zoo. The one male and two females are adjusting to their outdoor habitat alongside kangaroos at Australia House. Emus, the second-largest birds in the world, are flightless and can sprint up to 30 mph, according to the zoo. The young emus have already gained 25% of their body weight in the past month.
Galesburg girl wins Li’l Miss Illinois pageant
There she is, Li’l Miss Illinois. That person is Kynleigh Fox of Galesburg, who was recently named Li’l Miss Illinois 2024 through the Miss Illinois Youth Program. Fox, daughter of Stacy Dunham, took part in the pageant recently as Li’l Miss Knox County. Fox recently turned 9 years old and will be a fourth grader at Galesburg Christian School. Among the activities she was required to take part included a talent – she danced – and an interview. Fox aced it as she was named Overall Top Interview.
What Harler, Ahmad and Keene had to say after Best Virginia's win
Best Virginia defeated Brotherly Love Pro Am, 94-69, on Saturday afternoon, doing so behind a complete team effort, as all ten players scored at least five points. Wesley Harris led the way with 15 after a couple late threes, while Marcus Keene, Esa Ahmad, and Xavier Bledson added twelve a piece. Keene and Ahmad joined Head Coach Chase Harler on the podium after the game to discuss the rotations, a potential rivalry game with Pitt alumni, and.... whatever it was that happened at the end of the game. Check it out in the video above.
Illinois political leaders react to Biden dropping out of race ahead of DNC
(The Center Square) – Illinois political leaders are reacting to President Joe Biden announcing he won’t run for president and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic party’s nominee. Biden made the announcement Sunday afternoon, saying the move is in the “best interest of my party and the country.” "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President," Biden said. "And while it...
Illinois’ Favorite Ice Cream Flavor is Kind of Shocking
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21 and you most definitely want to celebrate. But will you celebrate with something more exciting than Illinois' favorite ice cream flavor?. Pretty much every day, there's a 'National' holiday. Some of them are actual holidays when we don't have to go to...
Officer returns fire during Sunday morning standoff with Springfield Police
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – An early Sunday morning standoff with Springfield Police ended when an officer returned fire and a subject came out of the residence saying someone inside had been shot. According to SPD Deputy Chief Sara Pickford, officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the...
FREE ALPLM’s Back to School Bash
August 3rd, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm ALPLM’s Back to School Bash Anyone who thinks learning is boring clearly hasn’t come to this event. Join their education team and community partners in Union Square Park for a fun filled, hands-on day of games and learning as we get pumped to start the upcoming school year.
Photo gallery: Quincy Tennis Association holds city doubles championships at Reservoir Park
QUINCY — The Quincy Tennis Association held the city doubles championships this weekend at the Greeman Tennis Center in Reservoir Park with Todd Willing and Tavi Popaluca capturing the men’s open division title and Lia and Theresa Quintero winning the women’s open division. Muddy River Sports Writer...
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