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Election integrity efforts underway as IL early voting begins in two months
(The Center Square) – With early voting for the Nov. 5 election beginning in just over two months in Illinois, the political parties are putting out their election integrity teams. Early voting in Illinois begins 40 days before the November election in Illinois, or around Sept. 26. Former Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy said Illinois voting needs reforms. “You know it used to be we had election day, now we...
Farina man facing multiple drug charges in Fayette County Court
A Farina man is facing multiple drug charges in Fayette County Court. 58 year old Kent A. Keppler has been charged with multiple counts including Unlawful Possession of more than 15, but less than 100, grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 Felony), Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine (Class X Felony), Methamphetamine Trafficking (Class X Felony), and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Class A Misdemeanor).
YMCA/City of Salem Recreation Sand Volleyball/Men’s Softball Results
In City of Salem Recreation/YMCA sand volleyball, One Fine Piece of Ace beat My Tree Service by forfeit. Sand Slingers in straight sets beat Column Built Buildings (21-15, 21-10). Notorious D.I.G. lost their first set to Zen Nails 12-21 before bouncing back and winning 21-13, 15-6. In men’s softball, Eliminators...
Bloomington Liquor Commission rejects controversial application for liquor store and smoke shop
The Bloomington Liquor Commission has rejected an application for a liquor license from an out-of-town businessman who sought to open a packaged liquor store in an abandoned Family Video building near the Park Place subdivision in west Bloomington. The proposed shop, called Galaxy Liquor and Smoke, would have been situated...
Central Indiana will see thunderstorms Wednesday. Damaging winds, hail and flooding possible
The northern half of Central Indiana may see some thunderstorms this afternoon with damaging winds, hail and localized flooding possible, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. A seven-day Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued by NWS Indianapolis, with day one being today and tonight. ...
Bears Boost Illinois Girls Flag Football with Halas Hall Event
The Chicago Bears welcomed five new Illinois high school girls flag football programs to Halas Hall, providing jerseys to kickstart their inaugural seasons after the sport was sanctioned by the Illinois High School Association. Coach Matt Eberflus emphasized the importance of growing the game and supporting girls' involvement in football. The Bears have been pivotal in driving the sport's growth in Illinois, maintaining close support for the teams.
Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois Brace for Storms: Hail, Damaging Winds Expected Through 8 PM
Davenport, IA – Residents of Iowa and Illinois are advised to prepare for severe weather today, with storms expected to bring hail and winds exceeding 60 mph through 8 PM. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Marginal Risk warning, indicating occasional rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.
Police searching for suspects in Vincennes shooting
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Vincennes police are looking for any information on suspects in a Monday shooting. Vincennes Police responded to a call about a shooting at Autumn Ridge Lane and Emison St. at 5:35 p.m. Monday. According to a news release a man in a blue Mazda was shot in the head. He was rushed […]
Cell phones, reading, state testing: See what’s new as Indiana students head back to school
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Across the state, students are heading back to school soon. Students in Beech Grove and Warren Township start classes this week, followed by the rest of Marion County’s districts next week.With a new school year comes new rules about cell phones in classrooms, a new pilot program for shorter but more frequent state testing, and a new policy on holding back students who can’t read based on third grade reading exams.Read more about these changes and others you’ll...
A fish come true: Running pet shop is dream job for new owner
Jul. 23—CHAMPAIGN — It all started with a goldfish named Merlin. Justin Brown won the fish at a church event when he was about 10 years old and has been hooked on taking care of aquatic creatures ever since. As a kid, Brown thought Sailfin Pet Shop in Champaign was "the coolest place ever." He dreamed of working at the shop, but owner John Cwaygel said he had to be 18. After waiting to hit ...
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
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