Bement
LATEST NEWS
Gamestop Quietly Closed Illinois & Missouri Locations Recently
There was big chatter a few years ago about how Gamestop was planning to close hundreds of stores, but then that discussion stopped being a news item. However, I've learned that the company has rather quietly closed several Illinois and Missouri locations recently with little fanfare. I got curious about...
Golf Ball-Size Hail, 70 MPH Winds Possible in Missouri Thursday
Batten down the hatches as Missouri is set to have multiple rounds of severe weather on Thursday that is expected to bring golf ball-size hail and 70 mph winds. It's possible storms could bring tornadoes, too. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri updated its severe storm outlook for...
Illinois Is Getting Digital Licenses: Here’s How It All Works
We've been keeping an eye on the progress of Illinois House Bill 4592 (HB 4592) for a while now, and because we're technology geeks we're pretty excited that it brings that little plastic card in your wallet into the digital age by allowing us to have our driver's licenses or state IDs on our phones, where we have seemingly everything else.
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Hershey Sweet Adventure Is Coming To Illinois This Fall
Candy lovers are super excited about this special tasty exhibit coming to Illinois this fall. I'm a big fan of these temporary exhibits that come through in Illinois. A couple of years ago, I went to one for the television show, "The Office." It was a stand-alone event. I brought my family and we had a great time.
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
Illinois Dad Makes His Picks for The Golden Bachelorette Winner
We are on the brink of the first ever Golden Bachelorette season, are you ready to predict which bachelor Joan ends up with?. Last fall, the Golden Bachelor landed on our TV screens. We knew it was coming, but we didn't know how much of an impact it would have on the reality TV world.
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Thompson Tree Care Grows Its Service Area in Central Illinois
Thompson Tree Care, a top tree care service provider in Central Illinois, is excited to announce its expansion to more cities in Central Illinois. The company now offers its full range of tree care solutions to more places in Arthur, Long Creek, Mount Zion, Decatur, and Lovington. Thompson Tree Care...
Prosecutors want joint trial for Madigan, McClain on corruption charges
(The Center Square) – Prosecutors want a joint trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain to avoid the two men blaming each other for a nearly decade-long racketeering and bribery scheme. In July, McClain, a former state lawmaker and former ComEd lobbyist known for his close association with Madigan, filed a request to sever his trial from Madigan's because Madigan's defense team plans to blame McClain. ...
Backpack Attack distributes 2,000 Backpacks to Macon County Students
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Decatur Family YMCA and Decatur Police Department distributed 2,000 backpacks full of school supplies during their annual Backpack Attack and Shop With a Cop program. The pre-filled backpacks were given to Kindergarten through 6th grade students in Decatur and Macon County. The Backpack Attack...
C6 Corvette ‘Trail Boss’ For Sale In Illinois: Video
What started as an April Fool’s joke is now ready to hit the local trails with the creation of this one-of-a-kind C6 Corvette Trail Boss – and it’s currently up for sale in Illinois. Back in 2022, we shared a fun set of renderings showing off a Chevy Corvette Trail Boss, reimagining the iconic sports car with a lift and rugged off-road gear. It was intended as a laugh, but one determined C6 owner took the idea to heart and built a real-life version of this off-road sports car.
Estate planning: if you die without a will or trust in Illinois
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) -Fewer of us are writing wills according to recent surveys which suggests Americans are worrying less about mortality as the pandemic fades. A downturn in wills is usually bad news for survivors. If you die without a will, you are “intestate,” and a probate court will apply...
Champaign man gets 56 years for shooting up car, leaving child permanently disabled
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A Champaign man has been sentenced to 56 years in prison for shooting at a car with three teenagers inside, leaving a 12-year-old permanently disabled. The sentence against Jamonte R. Hill, 30, was handed down Wednesday after he was convicted of attempted murder by a Champaign...
Hoopeston Plans for New Hotel, Restaurant Advancing
City leaders in Hoopeston remain optimistic that the community will get a new hotel and restaurant. But discussions with an investment group, led by Russ Leigh are continuing. Leigh owns the land along Illinois route 9 (just west of a Marathon gas station) in Hoopeston where the development is proposed. Bill Pickett has more….
Champaign park honors Olympians with special tribute
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Park District is reminding residents of their monument to honor local Olympians. “The Olympic & Paralympic Tribute located at Dodds Park honors the extraordinary achievements of Champaign County residents who have participated in the Olympic and Paralympic Games,” officials wrote in a Facebook post. “Its granite platform is inscribed […]
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.