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Neighborhood revitalization project comes at a loss in Decatur
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Decatur has finished its third abandonment to rehab project. Renovating an abandoned house rather than getting rid of it through demolition. But the project comes at a cost. The latest home to be renovated is located at 867 W. Waggoner Street. The house has a...
Champaign teen in hospital after early morning shooting
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — A 17 year old is in serious condition after getting shot early Saturday morning. It happened in the 1400 block of N. Market Street just before 5:15 a.m. Champaign Police say, the teen was walking along Market and heard several gunshots and then realized he...
PREVIEW: Cougars Begin Road Swing at Missouri State
Sunday, August 25, 1 p.m. Springfield, Mo./Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium. (1-0-1, 0-0-0 Ohio Valley) Goals Leaders: Savannah DeFini (3) Assists Leader: Five tied (1) Shots Leader: Savannah DeFini (7) Missouri State Bears. (1-1-0, 0-0-0 Missouri Valley) Head Coach: Kirk Nelson. Goals P/G: 0.50. Goals Allowed P/G: 1.00. Shots/Opponent...
Effingham County Animal Shelter announces Code Red
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — The Effingham County Animal Shelter is desperately looking for adopters. Officials said there are zero kennels open, and they have lowered the adoption fees to $75. “We must have adopters to stay a no kill facility” officials wrote on Facebook. The adoption application can be found on the shelter’s Facebook page.
Local Sports Calendar (Aug. 24)
This weekend is packed with local and college sporting events across various disciplines. Key highlights include high school cross country and soccer matches, as well as women's college golf tournaments. Notable college volleyball matchups are set for Rockford, featuring multiple teams from Danville Area Community College. The auto racing calendar also features significant NASCAR and Formula One events, making for an exciting weekend of sports activities.
DACC investigating president following complaint by Danville mayor
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Board of Trustees at Danville Area Community College is conducting an investigation into its president following a complaint filed by the Mayor of Danville regarding a recent series of conversations the two of them had. Mayor Rickey Williams took to social media on Thursday to share images of the texting […]
U of I Extension Youth Development Program Coordinator Talks Upcoming Classes
Events continue to roll in for the University of Illinois Extension as their season of fairs and showings comes to a close. Taylor Pope, 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator is excited to bring a range of topics and activities to area youngsters as school ramps back up. Seats remain open...
Local Businesses Trying to Rebound from Fire
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Cafe Moxo will soon be getting their new support wall. The City of Springfield issued their permit, and work is expected to begin shortly. In the meantime, the nearby businesses are still facing problems. Whimsy Tea Company is located on the southeast corner of Adams and 4th Street and is up the road from the closure. Co-owner Gordon Davis says that he has noticed less business.
Springfield, Chatham receive a state grant to build more pickle-ball courts
Republicans and Democrats don’t always agree on the issues. However, when it came to bolstering a growing sport in the Capital City, members from each party worked together. It's a sport gaining popularity in Capital City -- let alone the country. “I used to know all of the players...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Green Island restaurant in Danville receives $5,000 grant for building improvements
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – Green Island, the oldest restaurant in downtown Danville, has proudly been awarded a $5,000 grant from Downtown Danville Inc. This grant, aimed at supporting and rejuvenating local businesses, has enabled significant upgrades to the restaurant. Located at 11 N. Vermilion St., just next to...
Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament hosted by Danville Horseshoe Club
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The Danville Horseshoe Club will host the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex, located at 520 S. Bowman in Danville. The event will take place over Labor Day weekend, Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1. A total of...
Parental right advocate worries about Harris-Walz administration school policies
Critics question if the Harris-Walz administration would nationalize progressive school policies about transgender students and parental rights. The Director of Outreach at Parents Defending Education, Erika Sanzi, is worried that more schools will start teaching health and other curricula similar to those taught in Chicago where she says education on hormone blockers starts in elementary school.
Pritzker says Trump suggested nets to stop Asian carp invasion of Great Lakes
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a Michigan Democratic Party delegation breakfast on day four of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 22, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that former President Donald Trump suggested using nets to stop Asian carp...
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