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Pritzker says race is contrast between Harris and Trump's "stupidity"
CHICAGO (CBS) – In his speech Tuesday night during the Democratic National Convention, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker framed the 2024 general election as a stark contrast between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.Pritzker began the speech by highlighting Illinois' rich history of being the starting point for multiple future presidents from Abraham Lincoln to Barack Obama, who was also scheduled to speak Tuesday night. He even mentioned parts of Harris' early life spent in Illinois."Now Illinois' presidential pedigree is unmatched, and given that Vice President Kamala Harris spent some of her early life right here, I speak...
Shatterglass Studios and Champaign Film Office host call for artists
Calling all artists in the region. Come find out about upcoming opportunities in Central Illinois’ bourgeoning film industry. Did you know that filmmakers are always looking for artwork to include in their productions? This workshop is the perfect opportunity to take a step into this exciting industry. Interested artists will learn about the process for licensing their work to use in locally filmed productions, compensation structures, and the upcoming film artist database. All types of artwork are needed for film!
U of I study shows fiber and protein are key to weight loss
Champaign, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A new study on a self-directed dietary education program found that participants who consumed higher amounts of protein and fiber were most successful at losing weight over 25 months. The program emphasized personalization and flexibility, which helped participants create sustainable weight-loss plans. At the one-year mark, 41% of participants had lost 12.9% of their body weight, compared with slightly more than 2% in the rest of the group, according to research published in Obesity Science and Practice.
Season Preview: Williamsville Boys Soccer
The Williamsville Bullets reached a Super-Sectional last season and return many players from that team. We spoke with Coach Fandel as well as players Will Zinn and Bryson Trickey to discuss lessons learned from last year, returning players and their offseason work.
Illinois Warns of Disease-Carrying Mosquito with a Vicious Bite
I am not a fan of any type of mosquito, but there's a warning about one in Illinois that you definitely don't want to mess with. It's an invasive pest that isn't supposed to be here in the first place, but it is now a reality. Beware that they carry diseases and bite like a tiger.
Illinois Democrats Tout Efforts to Protect Abortion Rights, as Push to Amend Constitution Remains in Limbo
Illinois Democrats on Tuesday kicked off the second day of the Democratic National Convention by touting their efforts to protect abortion rights even before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. “As the mother of four daughters that I thought would have more rights than me, not fewer,” Lt....
Illinois plays starring role on second night of DNC, with the Obamas, Pritzker, Duckworth
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will address the Democratic National Convention on Day 2, while protesters gather in Chicago to demonstrate against the war in Gaza.
Illinois Included In Huge Recall Of 84 Tons Of Frozen Chicken
It was just yesterday that I posted in this space about a vegetable product recall that has now been classified as a Class-1 recall, which is the FDA's most serious category of the three categories they have for food product recalls. A Class-1 recall is "a situation in which there...
Forecaster Suggests Missouri & Illinois to Get ‘Worst of Winter’
Be wrong. Oh, please be wrong. A brand new warning about the upcoming winter comes from an online forecaster who's sole purpose is to predict wintry weather. He says that he expects both Missouri and Illinois to get what he describes as the "worst of winter". Oh, boy. This brand...
Giannoulias Awards $2.5 Million to the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force
BELLEVILLE - To support operations and expand specialized investigations into carjackings and vehicle thefts, the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force (MEATTF) is receiving more than $2.4 million in new grant funding, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced today. MEATTF was reestablished in 2019 and is based out of...
Big Lots (With 29 Illinois Stores) Is Closing A Lot More Spots
We're living in an interesting time, which is not always a good thing...especially when it comes to the sheer volume of national chain stores and restaurants that are shuttering locations on a permanent basis (not to mention the number of local businesses that have done the same thing). There's no...
Taylorville rallying community support for IDOT grant to improve downtown
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Taylorville is soliciting help from the public in applying for an IDOT grant that could improve the downtown area. City officials said in a Change.org petition that the funding they hope to receive comes from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP), which is administered by IDOT. The purpose […]
Illinois Facilities Fund backs Michigan affordable housing projects
The Illinois Facilities Fund and Kent County, Michigan, have announced $9.9 million in loans for three community-based affordable housing development projects. The public-private partnership with the Chicago-based community development financial institution will support projects addressing housing affordability for people in what is described as the “missing middle” of public policy—those earning between 80 and 120 percent of area median income (AMI). A $3.7 million loan to Magnus Capital will bolster an $84 million project in Wyoming, Michigan, to construct 257 rental units, of which 208 are designated as affordable. A $4 million loan to ICCF Community Homes will help complete a $14.1 million project in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to develop 27 affordable condominium units, with half targeted to those earning below 80 percent of AMI. And a $2.2 million loan to Linc UP will back an $18.2 million project to develop 54 one-bedroom apartments for residents ages 55 and older with incomes between 30 percent and 60 percent of AMI.
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