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Illinois State Police welcomes new troopers of Cadet Class 147
The Illinois State Police (ISP) welcomed 18 new troopers on Friday, July 19, from Cadet Class 147 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The new troopers will report to seven different Troops throughout the state on Sunday, July 21, 2024. . Cadet...
New IL bill requires weather radios installed in recently built mobile homes
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A new bill in the Capitol aims to keep everyone a bit safer during severe weather, particularly those who live in mobile homes. Now, weather radios are required to be installed in newly manufactured mobile homes. Ed Shimon, the warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Lincoln, knows this […]
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Illinois Isn’t Happy
In a time when wallets are tightening and restaurants across the nation are feeling the heat, Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, is taking a daring stand that’s leaving many customers dissatisfied. Olive Garden's Bold Move Leaves Customers with a Bitter Taste. As inflation drives up operational costs...
Doctor suffering heart attack during Illinois marathon saved by son
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Doctor Rafael Ruggeri was running the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon this year when he suddenly collapsed at Meadowbrook Park. He was having a heart attack. Luckily, his son Isaac was running with him, and Isaac had just been trained on CPR a few weeks before...
Illinois quick hits: Pritzker endorses Harris; legislator cancels event after alleged threat
Pritzker endorses Harris Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate for the November election. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was not seeking reelection. Pritzker praised Biden for his service with an initial statement. Monday morning, Pritzker's campaign said he is proud to endorse Harris,...
Logan County man killed in farming accident
ATLANTA, Ill. (WCIA) — A man from rural Atlanta, Ill. was killed on Monday in a farming accident on his property. Logan County Coroner Donald Peasley confirmed that the man was run over by a tractor and was subsequently pronounced dead. He could not release any further information, including the farmer’s name. The death remains […]
Coroner identifies woman found dead inside a van in Jacksonville; police ID suspect
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WAND)- The Morgan County Coroner has identified the woman found dead in a van early Monday morning in Jacksonville. Kathryn D. Patton Scott, 33, of South Jacksonville was pronounced dead at the scene by Morgan County Coroner Marcy Patterson. Preliminary autopsy reports indicate Scott died of multiple stab...
Prosecutors: Body cam shows deputy shoot woman who called 911 for help
Julie Grant and her panel of guests question what is not shown in the bodycam footage of the shooting of an unarmed woman, Sonya Massey. (7/23/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Kittens! – Meow Mobile’s Cats of the Week
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – If you are yearning for a new wee one (or two!), Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center is experiencing a kitten boom. Asics, Piglet, Roo, Scorpio, and Superman are just a few of the MANY babies currently waiting for their forever homes. The adorable itty bitties go home spayed/neutered (must meet weight requirement), microchipped, and vaccinated appropriate to age, for only $50 each. We highly recommend two! Adopting two kittens provides double the joy for you and provides two fur babies with a lifelong playmate and snuggle buddy, which greatly reduces anxiety and boredom. It is sincerely a win-win-win!!!
Springfield unites for Sonya Massey with march and barbeque, call justice to prevail
The Springfield community came together to honor the life of Sonya Massey in a peaceful manner. With a march, and a barbeque, hundreds of local residents gathered peacefully to remember Sonya Massey and pray that she earns justice after the fatal shooting. “Black women matter! Black women matter!” marchers chanted....
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