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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...
Mount Zion stars grab Illinois football scholarships amid national interest
A school just 15 minutes outside of Decatur has caught the attention of the Illinois football program, who've offered scholarships to two of their players. Illinois head coach Bret Bielema wants Mount Zion senior wide receiver Brayden Tremble and junior tight end JC Anderson. Mount Zion head coach Patrick Etherton...
Applications Available for the 2024 Deer Herd Management Program
DECATUR, Ill. (WICS) — Applications are now available for the 2024 Deer Herd Management Program at the Macon County Conservation District. Officials say this program helps to control the deer population and maintain healthy, balanced ecosystems within the District’s conservation areas. Applications may be picked up at Rock...
Mum is the Word on Logan Correctional Center's Future
Springfield, Ill. (WICS) — There have been few updates since mid-March, when the State of Illinois announced a proposal that would close and demolish the Logan Correctional Center. After a meeting in May between the public and the Commission of Government Forecasting and Accountability, there has been little public...
School board approves bid packages for $27.7 million construction project
The major construction projects at Rochester Schools got the final green light last Wednesday as the Rochester school board voted 6-0 to approve the construction bid packages for the RHS science wing, Student Services area and outdoor athletic complex. The board approved a list of 23 different bid items from 17 sub-contractors for the new construction, which has a final […]
UPDATE: Springfield man arrested after driving through group of people
UPDATE at 8:23 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A man from Springfield is under arrest after a vehicle drove through a group of people overnight on Thursday, sending one person to the hospital. Springfield Police said in a release that Evan Hutson, age 22, was taken into custody by detectives at 3:02 p.m. in the […]
The second annual Sangamo Showoff
The second annual Sangamo Showoff was Saturday before an overflow crowd at Williamsville’s Dave Root Court; seven of the Sangamo Conference schools had cheer/dance squads in attendance to perform, with the winner based on crowd noise and support. Plains won in that area. On this page are photos of the RHS cheer and dance teams performing.
Sam Brusky achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout
Riverton Scout Troop 46 would like to congratulate Sam Brusky for achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout. He plans to attend Bradley University and study physical therapy. Sam’s Eagle Scout Project was to build a wall at the SASA Soccer Complex by UIS. The wall is the size of a soccer goal that can be used to practice shooting and […]
Bee Bees win XC Sangamo preview
Ryan Patrick finished first and Trent Wilson third Saturday as the Williamsville Junior High boys cross country team won the Sangamo Early Season Preview. Patrick ran the two-mile course in 11:23.97 and Wilson in 11:46.72 as the Bee Bees finished with 46 points, 17 ahead of PORTA and 41 ahead of Illini Central. Also for the boys, Nathaniel Alessia was […]
Game Of The Week Preview: Athens Hosts Maroa-Forsyth
Thanks to our friends at Selvaggio Steel – we bring you a preview of the “Game of the Week”. The 2A runner-ups from 2023, the Athens Warriors will host the two time defending Sangamo champion Maroa-Forsyth Trojans who have back to back 2A semifinal appearances. Week 1 action at the Athens Athletic Complex starts at 7 pm on Friday, August 30, 2024. We will have complete coverage after with highlights, interviews and more thanks to Selvaggio Steel.
Jacksonville Woman Receives 15-Year Federal Prison Sentence on Drug, Weapons Charges from 2020 Incidents
A Jacksonville woman who has been behind bars for more than 4 years awaiting a disposition in her federal drug and gun case was finally sentenced yesterday in a federal courtroom in Springfield. 25-year old Katrina S. Wallace, formerly of the 300 block of West State Street was initially arrested...
Urgent Warning for Illinois Boaters Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Illinois Conservation Police emphasize the importance of wearing life jackets to prevent drownings. Illinois Conservation Police Urge Boaters to Wear Life Jackets. This year alone, the department has responded to 48 boating-related incidents, resulting in 15 fatalities and 15 injuries. Alarmingly, 13 of these...
Illinois Blood Bank Urgently Needs Donors NOW to Save Lives
The Rock River Valley Blood Center in Rockford, Illinois is in dire need of your help. Are you willing to answer the call?. Summer is typically a tough season for blood banks across Illinois. People are just too busy to think about donating lifesaving blood, but with the holiday weekend ahead, low donation numbers could have dire consequences.
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