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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 basketball: Former Commit Jeremiah Fears discusses decommitment
Jeremiah Fears announced his decision to de-commit from Illinois basketball earlier in the week. The decision was tough to swallow for many Illinois basketball fans, however, made a lot of sense for both parties. Fears is one of the top combo guards in the class of 2025 and would like to expedite his path to the professional ranks. There have been many discussions regarding a decision to reclass into the class of 2024 as Fears has already graduated high school. On the flip side, Illinois basketball has a roster that is filled to the brim and simply cannot give Fears the role that he desires in the 2024 season.
Chicago-area project to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes moving ahead with construction
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A major tactical effort to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes will soon enter a new phase. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reached an agreement last week with the states of Illinois and Michigan that will allow construction to begin on the $1.15 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project on the Des Plaines River west of Chicago.
Illinois FFA to bestow award on SIU Carbondale chancellor
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lane will receive an award from a major agriculture organization when it meets at SIU on Tuesday, July 9. Illinois FFA will present Lane with an Honorary State Degree during the Illinois FFA Association. State Officer meeting. The meeting,...
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes thrive thanks to host families, bringing talent from all over
Springfield, ILL. (WICS) — The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes are a summer baseball team that plays in the Prospect League, a quality league for collegiate athletes to get reps and stay sharp during the summer. For this league to be what it has become, it needs to attract and bring talent beyond just Central Illinois, which is why host families make a massive difference.
Man arrived at family member’s home ‘because he planned to steal marljuana in the victims’ possession’ only to start beating his uncIe and uncIe’s friends to death; sentenced
Chicago, IL – According to the court documents, the 22-year-old defendant, later identified as CIoanger, was sentenced to life behind bars for his role in the death of his family member, 67-year-old CordeII, and CordeII’s two friends, 60-year-old Antony, and 65-year-old NathanieI. According to the court documents, the defendant was found guilty of first-degree murder.
College catch-up: Liz Uhl racked up over 900 points with UIS women’s basketball
Resume: Liz Uhl played in at least 20 games in all four seasons with the University of Illinois Springfield women’s basketball team. Uhl ended with 932 career points. In her senior season with UIS, Uhl averaged 13.4 points per game to go along with 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists. She shot 36.1% from 3 and 87.9% from the free-throw line her senior season.
A migrant family felt ‘blessed’ to be picked for a state rental program. They were given units that seemed unlivable — with a difficult choice.
The news last fall couldn’t have come at a better time for Karina Fuentes. For nearly three months, the 42-year-old Venezuelan migrant had been living in a cramped and musty Streeterville hotel room with her husband and two kids. Space was tight even outside her Inn of Chicago room, with hotel common areas often jammed with hundreds of other migrants from Venezuela, who — like them — had ...
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.
Hurricane Warning Issued for Victoria,Bloomington and Coastal Areas
LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Victoria - Bloomington - Jackson Counties. WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 35-45 mph with gusts to 75 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Sunday evening until Monday afternoon. - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES...
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 ...
“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.
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Michigan and Illinois Join Forces in $400M Great Lakes Protection Deal Against Invasive Carp
Michigan's commitment to maintaining the pristine integrity of the Great Lakes just notched a significant victory, as Governor Gretchen Whitmer inked a collaborative deal with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Illinois, dedicating nearly $400 million to keep invasive carp species at bay, according to WWJ Newsradio. This financial infusion serves as the linchpin for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, a multi-stage initiative geared toward erecting barriers at the metaphorical front door of the Great Lakes ecosystem.
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.
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