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Fall culinary adventure at Memorial Hospital Teaching Kitchen set for Sept. 27
CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Center Teaching Kitchen will be the site of “The Best of Fall Foods” with Chef Amber Clark and registered dietitian Ashlyn Housewright on Friday, Sept. 27. This class will begin at 10 a.m. and wrap up after lunch.
Parental right advocate worries about Harris-Walz administration school policies
Critics question if the Harris-Walz administration would nationalize progressive school policies about transgender students and parental rights. The Director of Outreach at Parents Defending Education, Erika Sanzi, is worried that more schools will start teaching health and other curricula similar to those taught in Chicago where she says education on hormone blockers starts in elementary school.
City of Macomb establishing a remediation plan for lead water lines
MACOMB, Ill. (KHQA) — The city of Macomb conducted a survey last summer to get to the bottom of aging lead pipelines in the city. The survey is due to an environmental protection agency ordinance that requires a remediation plan by 2027. The city partnered with students from Western...
The Entire Internet Is Thirsting Over ESPN Host Courtney Cronin After She Caused A Stir In Her Short Black Skirt
Courtney Cronin might not be as well known as other reporters on ESPN, but she surely made a name for herself during a recent post of hers on social media. Cronin has been working for ESPN since August 2017 and covered the Minnesota Vikings for several years before moving to the Windy City to report on the Chicago Bears.
QC Manufacturing Institute launched to focus on R&D in defense and manufacturing industries
A collaboration between Western Illinois University, the University of Illinois and Iowa State University will focus on research and development in the defense and manufacturing sectors. The Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute (QCMI) launched on Friday, August 23 as a catalyst for defense and manufacturing sectors across the Midwest. QCMI will focus on research, development and […]
When The Chicks perform the National Anthem tonight at the DNC, they’ll bring a complicated history
The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention. The Chicks — formerly known as The Dixie Chicks — will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. That performance, and the group’s presence, will provide the latest chapter in The Chicks’ long and complicated political history.
Another Potentially Deadly Virus May Be Coming to Iowa
There are a lot of bugs around Eastern Iowa this summer. Largely because of all the rain we've had, mosquitos are chief among those pesky visitors who love to disrupt our outdoor fun. We all know mosquitos can carry terrible diseases like West Nile Virus. While the chances of getting...
Another Iowa nurse sanctioned for fraudulent credentials, ‘extreme’ dishonesty
The State of Iowa has revoked the license of another nurse who practiced in the state for years with a fraudulently obtained license. Over the past year, several Iowa-licensed nurses have been sanctioned for obtaining degrees through diploma mills that were uncovered by federal investigators as part of Operation Nightingale. The most recent case involves […]
Springfield, Chatham receive a state grant to build more pickle-ball courts
Republicans and Democrats don’t always agree on the issues. However, when it came to bolstering a growing sport in the Capital City, members from each party worked together. It's a sport gaining popularity in Capital City -- let alone the country. “I used to know all of the players...
Springfield and Decatur hospitals honored for excellence in stroke care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The American Heart Association has recognized Springfield Memorial Hospital and Decatur Memorial Hospital for high-quality stroke care. The AHA awarded Springfield Memorial Hospital the Gold Plus, Honor Roll Elite and Stroke Advanced Therapy awards, while Decatur Memorial Hospital was again recognized with the Gold Plus award and named to the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Honor Roll.
Children encouraged to bring shovels, buckets, digging toys to Big Dirt Dig Saturday
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation, Hannibal Street Department and Parents as Teachers will sponsor The Big Dirt Dig from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Street Department maintenance facility, 701 Warren Barrett Drive. The Big Dirt Dig gives children a chance to enjoy an immersive, hands-on...
2024 Women’s Cross Country Season Preview
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (SLIAC) has released the preseason poll for the sport of women’s cross country. The Gorloks were selected to finish sixth out of nine teams for the 2024 season. 2023 Season Recap: In the third race of the season, Webster co-hosted the Inaugural Gorlok-Griffin Invitational where Natalie Kist and Kianna Patton led the way, placing 13th and 19th, respectively. Destiny Bridges , a transfer student-athlete competing for the ‘Loks this season, earned a medal at the Gorlok-Griffin Inv. with a 10th place finish. In the next race at Hannibal-LaGrange, Symphony Schodroski…
Boot Camp: Elmwood-Brimfield ready to extend last year’s winning streak
ELMWOOD, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The Elmwood-Brimfield Trojans didn’t make the playoffs last year but were happy with the way the season ended. The Trojans closed 2023 on a three-game winning streak and hope to carry that momentum into the 2024 season. They have a right to be excited. Coach Todd Hollis says he has 59 […]
Rochester Hosts Belleville West for Week Zero Scrimmage
The Rockets hosted Belleville West for a scrimmage on Friday Night. All three levels, Freshman, JV and Varsity got a chance to compete under the Rochester lights. Featured are the highlights and sights from around Rocket Booster Stadium.
New hotel approved in downtown Mason City
(ABC 6 News)- The River City just keeps on growing. This time in the hospitality arena as the city just approved a proposal that will not only bring another play to stay for visitors, but will also bring even more opportunities for local businesses. “We can definitely use the extra...
Pekin’s first Pride Picnic goes perfectly
PEKIN – The Tazwell County seat was the site of its first Pride Picnic last weekend. Even with a little rain, everything went perfectly. Booths from local businesses and community organizations lined the bike path near the 4H Pavillion in Mineral Springs Park on Saturday, Aug. 17. Vendors included local businesses such as nuEra, Pekin Public Library, and High Vibes Stoneshop and non-profits such as Peoria Proud and PFLAG Peoria.
Pekin’s annual Marigold Medallion Hunt begins ahead of the festival
PEKIN (25News Now) - As the City of Pekin prepares for its annual Marigold Festival, another yearly tradition is underway. This is the 47th year for the Marigold Medallion Hunt. Each year before the festival, a medallion is hidden somewhere on public property within the city’s limits. Residents are given clues each day and have to put their detective skills to the test.
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