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IDNR urges sober boating through Operation Dry Water
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Fourth of July holiday means a lot of water activities — including boating. As we progress into the warm and relaxing summer season, state officials want to remind boaters to stay sober. As part of the annual Operation Dry Water campaign, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police will […]
Farmers market coupons offered to low-income Illinois seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Farmers market coupon books are now available to low-income, older adults, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) and of Human Services (IDHS) announced Tuesday. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offers access to fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey from local farmers. Each book contains five $10 checks. “The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program helps low-income […]
New Illinois law sparks fear of possible statewide landlord registry
(The Center Square) – A new Illinois law says mobile home tenants can’t be evicted for not paying rent, but only if the park itself is not up on their license and fees. State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, carried Senate Bill 2834 in the House and explained the measure already exists in current statute but the replication in the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenants Rights Act is a way to bring greater awareness to residents that this is existing law. ...
Illinois expands lead exposure risk areas, adds 148 new ZIP codes
The Illinois Department of Public Health has expanded its list of high-risk ZIP codes for lead exposure, recommending mandatory testing for children under 12 living in those areas, with the goal of implementing universal testing for lead exposure across all Illinois ZIP codes by 2026.
Historic WWII tanks to showcase their power at Morgan County Fair’s Salute the Troops
Jacksonville, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Four WWII tanks will roar to life on Wednesday, July 10, in a Salute the Troops event at the Morgan County Fair. The event will honor veterans and current service members and raise money through donations for the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.
Ameren to Perform Maintenance on MGP Site
TAYLORVILLE — Ameren will clean and replace a pump on an extraction well at the Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) site from July 8 to July 22. Ameren will also replace the small shed on the site with a new one, and workers will perform building maintenance and system upkeep on the MGP site from July to Sept.
Rural Rentals and Milkmaid Mercantile Cut the Ribbon with Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce welcomed two new members on Wednesday, adding Rural Rentals and Milkmaid Mercantile, both under one roof. Ed Shoemaker is the Owner and Operator of Rural Rentals while Amelia Shoemaker owns and runs Milkmaid Mercantile. Ed Shoemaker dives into the types of items that are...
Taylorville Holds Dedication Ceremony At Veterans Park
A 21-gun salute followed by Taps signified a dedication of the sixth wall at the Taylorville Veterans Memorial. The wall was dedicated to the veterans of the Vietnam War and those who perished during battle. 17 Christian County Soldiers were dedicated on the wall as a tribute to their sacrifices made. Judge Ron Spears was the keynote speaker at the event. Judge Spears spoke about the Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg Address and the significance of those speeches.
Lincoln Speedway Set For 3 Races In 8 Day Stretch
(Lincoln, IL) Lincoln Speedway, located at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln, IL, is set for one of its busiest stretches in its history, with three races over the course of eight days. It all begins this Friday night, July 5 with the Red, White, and Blue Triple 30’s, followed by the Castrol FloRacing Night Graue Chevrolet Showdown on Monday night, July 8 and then a third night of racing next Friday, July 12.
Illinois quick hits: Fireworks death reported; Chicago NASCAR race this weekend
Fireworks death reported An Illinois man is dead after handling a firework on the Fourth of July. ABC 7 reports Chicago police were called to a residence on the city’s northwest side where they found the body of Earl Lory. The 34-year-old man sustained trauma to the body after handling a firework. Details about the accident have not been made available. Chicago NASCAR race this weekend ...
Two Years After the Highland Park Shooting, Illinois Senators Continue to Fight for Gun Control
The 2020 Fourth of July Highland Park, Illinois parade shooting had a profound impact, and two years later the incident still very much alive. U.S. Tammy Duckworth and local officials gathered with the community to remember the seven victims, Katie Goldstein, Irina and Kevin McCarthy, Stephen Straus, Jacki Lovi Sundheim, Nicolás Toledo, and Eduardo Uvaldo.
One dead, another injured in Route 36 bridge crash
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -A 24-year-old Decatur man was fatally injured after a motorcycle crash on Route 36 bridge. According to Illinois State Police, troopers responded to a three-vehicle fatal crash on U.S. Route 36, just west of Country Club Road, around 8:30 p.m. Thursday, minutes before the city's fireworks display on Lake Decatur.
Recipient of the Mark Kerhlikar Memorial Music Scholarship at Auburn High School
The Auburn Music Boosters have announced Bo Boesdorfer is the 2024 recipient of the Mark Kerhlikar Memorial Music Scholarship at Auburn High School. Bo will be attending Illinois State University in Normal in the fall, studying Music Education/Performance.
Illinois fireworks: Full list of Chicago, suburban fireworks shows, parades for July 4
While Chicago's Navy Pier fireworks took place Wednesday, there are still plenty of suburban fireworks shows and parades set to take place on July 4, with some celebrations set to take place over the weekend. Here's a full list of fireworks shows and parades scheduled for Independence Day and Fourth...
Decatur solar canopies project getting closer to completion
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — One Central Illinois community is trying to save as much energy as they can. The City of Decatur is half-way finished with one of their newest projects, which aims to do just that. 2,600 solar panels are being added to the Decatur Civic Center parking lot. The solar canopies came from […]
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