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I’m 17 and get hate daily after buying $51k Tesla Model 3 – trolls think it’s ‘daddy’s money’ but I earn $100k a year
A TEENAGER is criticized online by viewers who refuse to believe she bought a brand new Tesla with her own money. Most viewers suggested the $51,000 car was bought with her parents’ money. Seventeen-year-old content creator and student Sophia Castiblanco from Illinois has received hate daily because she earns nearly $100K per year as an […]
Preslee Harris named 2024 Miss Marion County Fair
The 2024 Miss Marion County Fair Queen is Preslee Harris of Iuka. “I was like I don’t know what to do, I’ve never been a Queen. I don’t know what to say. I just looked at Kaitlyn [Banning], oh my gosh put that crown on my head. That crown is mine now!”
Illinois Now Forecast to Lose 400,000 Residents in Next 20 Years
There's good news and bad news about a new population forecast for Illinois. The bad news is that the state is forecast to lose almost 400,000 residents in the next couple of decades. The good news is rentals should be easier to find. This is based on a new ranking...
Cleanup continues; power restored following latest severe weather
While the cleanup will continue for some time, both Ameren Illinois and Tri-County Electric completed restoration of electricity in Marion County by late Tuesday afternoon. Many power lines were tangled in trees which made it difficult to restore power quickly. At one point more than 1,500 Ameren customers in Salem alone were without power and more than 500 Tri-County members in rural parts of the county.
Pritzker signs bill aimed at preventing Black mothers from pregnancy-related deaths
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Since statistics show Black women are three times as likely to suffer from pregnancy-related medical conditions than White women, Illinois Gov. Pritzker signed a bill package Monday aimed at improving mortality rates. Relying upon data from the Illinois Department of Public Health that showed mortality rates are higher for Black women […]
Awaiting surge, Pritzker says border crossings down past several months
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker still won’t say if he’s being vetted to be the Democrat’s next vice presidential candidate, but he did comment on the potential for a new wave of migrants coming the state. An Illinois Republican says U.S. taxpayers can’t afford Pritzker's policies on the national ticket. Asked Monday if he’s being vetted for second in command of the country now that Joe Biden has...
LOCAL/AREA BLOOD DRIVES TODAY
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The American Red Cross is asking all area blood donors to get out and give blood at their next earliest opportunity to help replenish currently low area blood supplies. Here’s a list of the upcoming regional blood drives :. Today at Full Armor Christian Academy in Louisville from...
Danville to close downown roads for event
The City of Danville will have roads blocked off from 3-8 PM on August 2nd for First Fridays: Taste and Style. The event will feature a unique blend of culinary delights and cutting-edge fashion. Local food vendors and businesses will come together to showcase the best of our community's creativity and flavor.
At Phoenix Towers, some tenants are taking the initiative to organize
After years of sustained complaints, some residents at Phoenix Towers in Bloomington are hoping to take matters into their own hands. A handful of tenants living in the downtown apartment building are attempting to form a tenants union or residents council, though their legal rights in doing so appear more limited than that of their peers in other public housing developments.
From aisles to lanes: Neoga IGA to turn into bowling alley
NEOGA, Ill. (WCIA) — A former Neoga grocery store will soon be transformed into a bowling alley. The upcoming venue, called Thunder Lanes, will take the place of the old Neoga IGA located at 183 West 6th Street. Officials with the new Thunder Lanes hope to honor the historic market in their efforts. “This new […]
Get your jig on at Allerton Park's Irish Fest this Friday
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WICS) — Allerton Park’s Irish Fest is this Friday, August 2. Whether it’s a jig, reel or fling, Irish-themed music tends toward upbeat songs and getting people moving. Jeff Calhoun of Turas, the Peoria-based band that will kick off the concert at 6 p.m. Turas...
DACC Enhances Automotive Program with Electric Vehicles
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE RELEASE. DANVILLE — Danville Area Community College (DACC) has announced an important development in its Automotive Technology program, integrating electric vehicle (EV) technology into its curriculum. This summer, Automotive Technologies Professors Alan Wilson and Dean Graves, along with Manufacturing Professor Todd Flessner, participated in a 40-hour boot camp at Weber State University in Utah. Led by Professor John Kelly, the training included 65 hours of comprehensive education—25 hours online and 40 hours of hands-on instruction—focused on electric vehicle maintenance.
Pekin High School Artist Earns Prestigious Honor in the 17th District Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) congratulated Pekin Community High School senior Rachel Fry on winning the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Illinois’ 17th District. Her winning submission, Clownish Tomfoolery, will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year. “Young people across Central and Northwestern Illinois are going to be the key to ensuring our neighborhoods are prosperous for generations to come,” said Sorensen. “It is an honor to host this competition that celebrates the amazing artistic abilities of our high school students. It is my hope that these competitions inspire more students to pursue their passions.” The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 and has accepted more than 650,000 pieces of art from high schoolers nationwide. Artwork from each congressional district is selected to be displayed at the U.S. Capitol. The winner of Sorensen’s Congressional Art Competition was selected by local leaders in the arts from Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.
Creating Student Success with NPT Special Education Cooperative
Localized special education programming for Nokomis, Pana, and Taylorville Schools is coming this year. The NPT Special Education Cooperative began their mission in 2020 to provide area students with specialized forms of in-school care such as psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, and real-life social exercises. The FACES Program as described...
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