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Central Illinois Boat Races Return for Thrilling Summer Event This Labor Day Weekend
Central Illinois – The excitement is building as the highly anticipated boat races return to the Kankakee River for a thrilling summer event this Labor Day weekend, running from August 30 to September 1, 2024. This year’s regatta promises a weekend filled with high-speed action, live music, and a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.
Bobcats Open Season With Short Game Win Over Carterville
Coach Ricky Huge got a win in his head coaching debut for the Franklin Park Bobcats as they defeated visiting Carterville 12-2 in six innings. Jax Schaubert had a big day with 2 hits and 3 RBI at the plate and getting the win on the mound going 4 innings allowing just 4 hits and 1 earned run with 4 strikeouts. Bentley Bryan worked the final 2 innings. At the plate, Eli Purdy, Kam Rasul and Bryan drove in runs along with Owen Tennyson. Kai Graham had 3 hits and Rhett Starnes added 2.
Illinois fugitive arrested in connection with 2 stabbings in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - A man wanted in connection with two stabbing incidents in Ashland, including one from Wednesday, has been arrested, the Ashland Police Department said Thursday. Police say William Simmons, who’s in his early 30s, was a fugitive from justice from Illinois. He hade been sighted a few...
SIU’s stair climb to commemorate 9/11, War on Terror
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale will pay tribute to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, with a workout session at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept.11. The 9/11 Saluki Stair Climb at SIU’s Banterra Center involves a simulated 110-floor stair climb, representing the 110 floors of the World Trade Center twin towers that were destroyed that day. The public can participate individually or as a team. Participants should plan to arrive by 5:45 a.m.
News | Hawgs & Dawgs set for Sept. 14 game versus Incarnate Word
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Athletics has once again partnered with Black Diamond Harley-Davidson to host Hawgs & Dawgs for the Sept. 14 football home opener versus Incarnate Word at 6 p.m. Motorcycle riders are invited to assemble at 5:30 p.m. at the South tunnel entrance into Saluki Stadium, where...
A Second Round of Potent Storms Possible
More storms are targeting central Illinois. A low-pressure system is marching across the region, and it already brought one round of hefty showers and storms on Thursday morning. Springfield got drenched with over 3/4" of rain, and Decatur picked up nearly an inch. Now central Illinois is in the warm...
Winning Lotto ticket sold in Homewood
An Illinois Lottery player in the South Suburbs won a Lotto Million 1 drawing – becoming a millionaire overnight. The $1 million-winning Lotto ticket was purchased for the Monday drawing of Lotto Million 1. The ticket was purchased at South Gate Mini Mart, 18747 Dixie Highway, Homewood. The winner...
Think tank calls on West Tennessee policymakers to overhaul zoning before BlueOval population boom
As West Tennessee awaits a population boom expected to coincide with the opening of Ford’s new BlueOval City electric vehicle plant, a Tennessee think tank is urging local policymakers to take a hard look at their zoning laws. The Beacon Center, a nonprofit think tank that advocates for free markets and limited government, called on […]
Sleep in Heavenly Peace of Poplar Bluff sees success with community bed-building event
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - 150 kids in need will soon have a comfortable place to sleep thanks to one Heartland non-profit, and a record number of volunteers who came out to lend a hand. Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds beds to give to kids in the area, for free.
Former Perryville mayor, alderman dies at age 97
The community is mourning the death of former mayor and alderman Frank "Bill" W. Bergman, 97, who died Monday, Aug. 5 at his home in Perryville. He was the city’s mayor from 1978 to 1980 and served two terms as alderman — from 1976 to 1978 and 1991 to 2008.
Recap | Bunch Scores Brace as Salukis Earn Draw at Jackson State
JACKSON, Miss. - The Southern Illinois University women's soccer team (0-0-1) started its season with a 2-2 draw against Jackson State on Thursday afternoon. McKensey Bunch highlighted the game scoring both goals for the Salukis. Bunch's first goal was off a corner kick from Ashlyn Henrie in the 10th minute.
Illinois State Fair Sees Record-Breaking Crowd for Hip-Hop Icon
A Hip-Hop Icon electrified the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday night setting an all-time attendance record. Rapper Lil' Wayne performed for an impressive 15,427 fans which surpassed the previous record of 15,329 set by Jason Aldean in 2011. The rapper's performance not only captivated the crowd but also highlighted the fair's growing appeal.
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
Five Juveniles Charged in Super Splash Park Incident in Carbondale
CARBONDALE – Five juveniles are facing charges for allegedly damaging the Carbondale Super Splash Park on South Lewis Lane recently. Carbondale Police say just before 10 a.m. Monday, officers responded to the Splash Park for a report of Criminal Trespass and Criminal Damage to Property. Officers also responded to...
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