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Central Illinois Boat Races Return for Thrilling Summer Event This Labor Day Weekend
Central Illinois – The excitement is building as the highly anticipated boat races return to the Kankakee River for a thrilling summer event this Labor Day weekend, running from August 30 to September 1, 2024. This year’s regatta promises a weekend filled with high-speed action, live music, and a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.
WAYNE CITY BEAN DAYS TRACTOR SHOW SET FOR SEPTEMBER 28TH
With Wayne City Bean Days upcoming, the Bean Days Tractor Show is scheduled for Saturday, September 28th from 7am to 9am. Tractors entered into the contest will also be in the parade line-up beginning at 9:30am. The first 25 tractors will receive dash plaques. For more information, call Sue Meyers at 618-237-2212 or Rebecca at 618-838-3304.
Falcons Off And Flying After Opening Day Win
The South Central Falcons defeated Sandoval in their season opener 15-0 in 3 innings. Aidan Hoover had 2 hits and drove in 4 runs for SC. Guerretaz and Knutt added 3 RBI with Ben Skibinski adding 2 RBI. Guerretaz threw the 3 inning perfect game with 6 strikeouts and no walks. SC is at Cisne today.
South Central Hands Franklin Park First Softball Loss Of Young Season…Both Teams Play Again Today
The South Central Lady Falcons (3-1) traveled to Salem and handed Franklin Park their first loss of the young season with a 9-3 victory. The Lady Falcons outhit Salem 11-4 and the Lady Bobcats committed 6 errors. For SC, Annie Ruholl was the winning pitcher going the distance striking out 7. She also drove in 3 runs at the plate. Kyndl Bolen doubled going 3-5 with an RBI and Rylan Williams had 2 hits and 2 RBI. For Salem, Adysen Pracht had 2 RBI and Maci Susmena and Kenna Benjamin had 2 hits a piece. Pracht worked 5.1 innings in the circle. The Lady Bobcats are at Woodlawn this afternoon.
Illinois fugitive arrested in connection with 2 stabbings in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - A man wanted in connection with two stabbing incidents in Ashland, including one from Wednesday, has been arrested, the Ashland Police Department said Thursday. Police say William Simmons, who’s in his early 30s, was a fugitive from justice from Illinois. He hade been sighted a few...
Winning Lotto ticket sold in Homewood
An Illinois Lottery player in the South Suburbs won a Lotto Million 1 drawing – becoming a millionaire overnight. The $1 million-winning Lotto ticket was purchased for the Monday drawing of Lotto Million 1. The ticket was purchased at South Gate Mini Mart, 18747 Dixie Highway, Homewood. The winner...
Think tank calls on West Tennessee policymakers to overhaul zoning before BlueOval population boom
As West Tennessee awaits a population boom expected to coincide with the opening of Ford’s new BlueOval City electric vehicle plant, a Tennessee think tank is urging local policymakers to take a hard look at their zoning laws. The Beacon Center, a nonprofit think tank that advocates for free markets and limited government, called on […]
Sleep in Heavenly Peace of Poplar Bluff sees success with community bed-building event
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - 150 kids in need will soon have a comfortable place to sleep thanks to one Heartland non-profit, and a record number of volunteers who came out to lend a hand. Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds beds to give to kids in the area, for free.
Illinois State Fair Sees Record-Breaking Crowd for Hip-Hop Icon
A Hip-Hop Icon electrified the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday night setting an all-time attendance record. Rapper Lil' Wayne performed for an impressive 15,427 fans which surpassed the previous record of 15,329 set by Jason Aldean in 2011. The rapper's performance not only captivated the crowd but also highlighted the fair's growing appeal.
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.
A Second Round of Potent Storms Possible
More storms are targeting central Illinois. A low-pressure system is marching across the region, and it already brought one round of hefty showers and storms on Thursday morning. Springfield got drenched with over 3/4" of rain, and Decatur picked up nearly an inch. Now central Illinois is in the warm...
Illinois Republicans use state fair rally to respond to Democrats
(The Center Square) – Politics continued taking over the Illinois State Fair Thursday with Republican Day. In Springfield at the fairgrounds Wednesday, Democrats during Governor's Day said their piece on why they need more power. Thursday, Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi said Democrats bring taxpayers “one big hurt.” “All the mistakes in Springfield are being saddled on our poor small businesses and residents of this state and that has got...
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