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Pumpkins, orchards & farms: Where to find them in Central IL
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois has already gotten a brief taste of the crisp autumn air, and it might have left some feeling eager to pick some pumpkins or wander around the nearest orchard. But where can you find them, and when will they open? We won’t “leaf” you hanging, fall fans. Here’s a […]
Pritzker signs an executive order, creates new agency position
Ill. (WTVO) — Governor J.B. Pritzker is looking to address the needs of aging Illinoisians. To start the decades-long process of providing those needs, Pritzker signed an executive order to hire a Chief Planning Officer for the Illinois Department of Aging. A fourth of the Illinois population is expected to be 60 or older by […]
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Brace Yourself, Illinois – Farmers Almanac Predicts Brutal Winter
What else would you expect really? It's not like Illinois isn't accustomed to winters with a lot of snow and cold conditions, but the new Farmer's Almanac prediction says the upcoming winter will be brutal for Illinois in particular. I will say that there's a part of me that feels...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
State Treasurer to return a record $301 million to Illinois residents
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss the upcoming and record breaking return of $301 million to the residents of Illinois through the state’s unclaimed property program. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
16-year-old Odin girl injured in crash on first day of driving
A 16-year-old Odin juvenile girl on her first day of driving crashed into a ditch on the North Hoots Chapel Road near Young’s Road northwest of Salem Wednesday morning. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department handled the wreck. The Salem Fire Protection District was called to assist the driver, but she was able to get out of the car on her own.
Ferrell Hospital Family Practice to reopen Aug. 19
ELDORADO, Ill. (KFVS) - Ferrell Hospital Family Practice is set to reopen after extensive flood damage at the hospital in Eldorado on May 8. The Family Practice clinic will reopen on Monday, August 19, which comes a couple of weeks after the main hospital reopened. According to hospital leaders, the...
$100,000 winning Powerball ticket bought near Rockford last year remains unclaimed
The Illinois Lottery is seeking the owner of an unclaimed $100,000 winning Powerball ticket that was purchased in Loves Park last September. The winning Powerball ticket was purchased at Road Ranger, located at 7500 East Riverside Boulevard in Loves Park in September 2023. The Illinois Lottery is keen to unite...
Dolton Mayor’s Reign Crumbles: Illinois Freezes Funds Amid Corruption Allegations!
DOLTON, IL – The Illinois state comptroller, Susana Mendoza, has taken the unprecedented step of withholding funds from the village of Dolton, citing ongoing non-compliance with state financial reporting requirements. This action comes in response to Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s failure to submit necessary financial reports for 2022 and 2023.
Former LSU point guard transfers to Murray State to play football
It’s not every day you see a player transfer back to a previous school. It’s even more rare when they return to play a different sport. However, that is exactly what Justice ‘Juice’ Hill is doing. And if anyone is familiar with doing things a little differently – it’s the 6’0 point guard from Little Rock. Hill committed to Arkansas way back as a freshman in high school and was locked in on the Hogs. He even graduated high school early to spend a semester on the bench for Mike Anderson – but when he was fired and replaced by Eric Musselman,...
Murray State set to face Pittsburgh in upcoming season
PADUCAH, KY -- More and more pieces to Murray State's non-conference schedule keep getting revealed as it was reported on Thursday that the Racers will face Pittsburgh this upcoming year. The Racers will face Pittsburgh on the road with the game taking place on November 8th, which would be their...
Union City Woman Charged With Cruelty to Animals
A Union City woman was charged following a dog complaint on North Dobbins Street. Police reports said an Animal Control officer responded to the residence following complaints of constant barking. At the scene, Animal Control observed four dogs in wire crates under a tree. The police report stated one dog...
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