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Illinois quick hits: Illinois prison staff hospitalized; kanes reopen for holiday weekend
Illinois prison staff hospitalized Staff members at a southern Illinois correctional facility were taken to a hospital after experiencing some medical symptoms. Twelve staff members at the Menard Correctional Center had medical symptoms and were taken to a hospital by ambulance. It is unknown what caused the illnesses. The Illinois Poison Control Center, along with the St. Clair County EMA's Hazmat Team is assisting with the investigation. ...
State officials celebrate new Illinois DCFS region/field office
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – State officials are represetatives from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services held a ribbon cutting Thursday for the new Illinois DCFS region/field office in Marion. The Illinois DCFS was joined by Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler, Mayor Mike Absher, Marion’s former Director of...
Agriculture experts share tips to keep stateline farmers and others safe
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Harvesting season is underway and that means farming accidents are also here – especially for those working with equipment, accidents can turn deadly. According to the University of Illinois, agriculture in Illinois has the highest rate of worker deaths compared to other industries. Tractors remain...
Rockridge School District announces referendum for new elementary school
EDGINGTON, Ill. — The Rockridge School District will hold a referendum during the upcoming election that would fund a new elementary school. According to district officials, if the referendum is passed, there will be no change to the local tax rate. The proposal would fund a new elementary school that would be located on the junior and senior high school campus, and that facility would replace the district's three current elementary schools.
DEA: Burglars target independent, small pharmacies for 'greed'
ST. LOUIS — It's been a big problem for independent, small pharmacies. The Drug Enforcement Administration believes thieves are targeting these non-chain businesses out of greed, calling it a crime of opportunity. On Thursday in the Metro East, two men from Ohio were sentenced to federal prison. George Cunningham...
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.
Former Cubs pitcher to headline 2025 Hot Stove Social in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes announced that former Chicago Cubs All Star pitcher Ryan Dempster will be the VIP guest at the highly anticipated 2025 Hot Stove Social. The event will take place on February 3, 2025, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Springfield. Ryan...
SmartPass for Middle and High Schoolers at RPS 205
RPS 205 has taken a significant step forward by introducing SmartPass, a digital tool designed to enhance the school experience for middle and high school students. SmartPass was a grassroots initiative brought forward for consideration by the Auburn Principal, Ryan Nachreiner, and Guilford Principal, Gus Carter, to streamline student entry into extracurricular activities and reduce student presence in hallways during instruction time. SmartPass addresses these issues with the digital ID and the digital hall pass features, both of which play pivotal roles in streamlining school operations and maximizing student engagement.
Springfield restaurant owner will do prison time for fraudulent loan applications
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The owner of La Fiesta Grande in Springfield was sentenced to a 18 months in prison for concealing a felony in connection with false statements on loan applications. Omar Hernandez-Lopez, 39, was sentenced Thursday in federal court. Evidence showed that starting in June...
Coaches Football Fridays – Sacred Heart Griffin Cyclones
Episode Nine of Coaches Football Fridays is with the Sacred Heart Griffin Cyclones coaching staff. John Allison and his crew discuss all things tradition, gold helmets and of course plenty of football memories. Coaches Football Fridays starts at 2:32 as DP discusses week one of the high school sports season and what’s they’ll be covering in week two to open the show.
Holliday Leads Williamsville in Win Over St Teresa
Williamsville picked up their second win over the season at home over St Teresa on Thursday night. The Bullets won in straight sets 25-20, 25-13 and were lead offensively by Riley and Hannah Holliday. Williamsville will travel to Mt Pulaski on Tuesday night.
Chicago man charged with shooting state trooper dead last year in Springfield requests new lawyer
A Chicago man charged with shooting a state trooper last year in Springfield is requesting a new lawyer. Cristobal Santana asked for a new attorney during a. hearing yesterday, claiming his current public defender hasn’t communicated with him throughout the legal process. Authorities say Santana pulled out a gun...
Williamsville Volleyball gets 900th and 901st win in program history to start the season
Williamsville, IL. (WICS) — Williamsville Volleyball reached a new program milestone in their first win of the season. It was the Bullets' 900th win all-time. This milestone brought a sense of accomplishment to the entire program, past coaches and players as well as the current squad. " It's a...
The Springfield Park District honors three local lifeguards who saved a life
The Springfield Park District has recently honored three local lifeguards for saving a life. In July, the three lifeguards jumped into action during an emergency at the Nelson Center pool. What seemed like an ordinary lifeguard shift for Olivia Killion, Konnor Martin, and Adam Gee changed in a matter of...
Springfield psychiatrist: Reed had 'bona fide mental health conditions and disorders'
A Springfield psychiatrist who has twice examined Benjamin Howard Reed, a Thayer man charged with stabbing and bludgeoning of child protective services worker Deidre (Graham) Silas in 2022, said in Sangamon County court Wednesday that there didn't appear to be any doubt that Reed suffered from "substantial disorder of thought, mood and behavior." Dr. Terry M. Killian testified that Reed, 35, had a dissociative disorder, complex post-traumatic distress order and a likely personality disorder. ...
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