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Williamsville Shuts Out Rochester in Non-Conference Matchup
The Williamsville Bullets picked up a 3-0 win over Rochester on Wednesday at Paul Jenkins Field. The Bullets were led by Sawyer Woods and Garrett Timm. Woods had two goals on the night while Timm picked up the shutout in goal. Williamsville heads to the Peoria Christian Tournament this weekend while Rochester travels to Collinsville on Saturday.
Night One at the 75th Annual Pana Tri-County Fair
The Pana Tri-County Fair kicked off on Tuesday evening, opening up the 75th annual year of grandstand events, carnival food, and community gathering. The opening night saw the little Miss, Jr. Miss, Teen, and Queen Pageant at the grandstand and the opening of the carnival. Royalty was busy explaining their year-long initiatives and community involvement.
Pigskin Preview 2024: Taylorville Tornadoes
The next stop on the Pigskin Preview tour takes us to the Taylorville Tornadoes. Taylorville returned to the playoffs last year and brought back a majority of players from that team. Head Coach Jeb Odam as well as players Baron Odam and Owen Younker share the lessons learned from last year and preview this year’s team.
Report: Forsyth Applebee's closed due to "imminent health hazard"
FORSYTH, Ill. (WAND) — The Applebee's in Forsyth will remain closed until next week after the Macon County Health Department found imminent health hazards, according to a report filed by the Office of Environmental Health. According to a notice hung on the establishment's front door, the restaurant closed Tuesday.
Check Your Ticket! A $9 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Was Sold In Illinois
If you happened to buy a lottery ticket in Illinois recently, you may want to check it. It's not uncommon to hear about people winning tens of thousands of dollars on the lottery or even a $1 million winning ticket that has yet to be claimed. But the total prize on the latest winning ticket from the Illinois Lottery has it beat.
Illinois quick hits: Casino clearing site for new facility; new state flag submissions
Casino clearing site for new facility After delays and concerns about financing, Ballys is taking a step forward in building a permanent casino. Demolition of the old Chicago Tribune building is underway in River West in Chicago. Ballys released plans for a 500-room hotel, casino and theater along the Chicago River. For the past year,...
EV Manufacturer Ymer Technology Announces Opening of U.S. Headquarters in Illinois
**Photo Courtesy of https://www.intersectillinois.org/ and Lake County Partners. Ymer Technology, a manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) components for the heavy equipment industry, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Lake County Partners, and the Village of Buffalo Grove, announced the grand opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Buffalo Grove. The company’s $5.7 million investment, bolstered by a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) agreement, will enable Ymer Technology to produce cooling technology and thermal management systems for EVs while supporting Illinois’ clean energy economy.
Celebrity Singer’s Semi-Truck Crashes Into Illinois Bridge
A semi-truck carrying equipment for a big summer concert tour got stuck under a bridge in Illinois. The Show Must Go On After Concert Tour Truck Gets Stuck Under Illinois Bridge. Being on the road as a famous musician is not an easy job. The bigger the artist, then the...
Heritage Behavioral Health Center hosting second annual overdose awareness event
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Decatur is hosting its second annual overdose awareness event Thursday in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day coming up later this month. That event will feature harm reduction supply giveaways with tools like Narcan and fentanyl test strips. There will also...
Illinois reports first death from West Nile Virus
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting their first death this year from the West Nile Virus. The individual, who lived in Lake County, was in their 80’s. The person had symptoms in mid-August and died not long after. “Sadly, Illinois is reporting our first death of the year attributed […]
Illinois quick hits: Construction workers hurt in collapse; DUI enforcement for Labor Day
Construction workers hurt in collapse Two construction workers were seriously hurt when the unfinished wooden frame they were working on collapsed Wednesday in Casey. The collapse happened at Westside Church of Christ, which has been undergoing renovation this summer. During construction of a 4,500-square-foot addition, the wooden roof trusses came crashing to the ground. The church said both were airlifted to Champaign. ...
As Illinois Receives Praise for Its Cannabis Equity Efforts, Stakeholders Still Working on System’s Flaws
Medical marijuana patients can now purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their allotment, Illinois’ top cannabis regulator said, but smaller, newly licensed cannabis growers are still seeking greater access to the state’s medical marijuana customers. Illinois legalized medicinal marijuana beginning in 2014, then legalized it...
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