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Illinois’ gun ban remains in place, but rights advocates say days are numbered
(The Center Square) – Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has said it won’t take unfinished cases challenging Illinois’ gun ban without final judgment from the appeals court, it’s back to the lower courts. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas declined to hear cases from Illinoisans suing over gun bans. The opposing sides of the debate see […]
Lutheran Senior Services, Diakon agreement to combine comes to fruition
Diakon Senior Living operations and its four continuing care retirement / life plan communities officially became part of Lutheran Senior Services on Monday. The action marks the completion of an agreement signed in March. LSS ranked 15th in the country on the 2023 LeadingAge Ziegler 200 list of largest not-for-profit...
Decatur childcare provider discusses need for 24-hour daycare
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — On Monday, the Decatur City Council approved more than $700 million and contractor bids to bring the old Wee Folks daycare back to life. A childcare provider spoke about what she envisions for the space. Richelle Dunbar, Decatur’s Assistant Director of Economic and Community Development, said it’ll hopefully fulfill a crucial […]
Community Spotlight: Summer Shakedown Music Fest 2
ARGENTA, Ill. (WCIA) — WCIA’s Mitch Rife sits down with Keith Gibson to talk about the Summer Shakedown Music Fest 2. Summer Shakedown Music Fest will take place at Bargenta in Argenta IL. Tickets and more information can be found on the event’s Eventbrite page.
Undocumented Illinois residents can now get standard driver's licenses
Under provisions of a new law, undocumented residents in Illinois are now eligible to receive four-year driver’s licenses. According to HB 3882, which went into effect July 1, those residents can now receive standard licenses and identification cards instead of the previously issued Temporary Visitor’s Driver’s License.
Illinois Finally Signs Agreement to Build $1B Invasive Carp Barrier, Now That the State Isn’t on the Hook for Entire Lifelong Maintenance Tab
After months of negotiations, Illinois finally signed onto a project partnership agreement this week with the state of Michigan and the Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with construction of what’s largely viewed as the last line of defense against invasive carp entering the Great Lakes. The best...
Pritzker signs medical debt forgiveness bill into law
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation that will require the state’s taxpayers to pay off the medical debt for thousands of Illinoisans. Calling medical debt a “uniquely American issue,” Pritzker is using $10 million in state funding in the new fiscal year to purchase the medical debt of up to 300,000 Illinoisans. “No Illinoisan should face financial ruin after receiving the medical care they need,” said...
Three-sport Monticello standout commits to Illinois baseball
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — Monticello senior Ike Young has decided not only where he plans to play college sports but which sport to pursue. Young announced his commitment to Illinois baseball after a 31-win season with the Sages. “I spent a lot of time on phone calls and my coaches helped me through the process […]
Illinois quick hits: State Police award grants for gun confiscations
State Police award grants for gun confiscations Illinois State Police announced nearly two dozen police agencies across Illinois will share in $1.5 million to conduct enforcement details against people barred from having a firearm. The detail will focus on those who are subject to firearm restraining orders, clear and present danger reports, or received a criminal conviction, among other reasons. ...
British Visitor Used 2 Words to Describe Illinois & I’m Ticked
It's true. The one thing that everyone possesses is an opinion. I have no problem with a recent British visitor who had two words to describe Illinois, but he/she/it should have been more polite about it. I can't even remember when this map was first shared on Reddit. I've seen...
Macon Co. emergency alert service holding annual test next week
MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — People who are signed up for an emergency alert system in Macon County will be getting test messages from that system next week. The Macon County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) will be conducting its annual test on Wednesday, July 11, at 11 a.m. Landline telephones are automatically used in […]
I-57 hit and run accident leaves car in ditch, ISP investigating
PESOTUM, Ill. (WCIA) — First responders were on the scene at a hit and run crash on I-57 northbound this morning. Illinois State Police said they responded to a two-car hit-and-run crash at milepost 220, near Pesotum around 7 a.m. According to police, a black passenger car left the scene after a red Tesla left […]
New Sullivan Splash Pad opens Wednesday
SULLIVAN, Ill. (WAND) — A new splash pad in Sullivan opens Wednesday. The splash pad was created with a partnership between the community raising funds and the City of Sullivan, with help from an Illinois Department of Natural Resources Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant. In addition to...
City of Champaign announces appointment of new Public Works Director
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Champaign City Manager Dorothy Ann David has appointed Terry Lusby, Jr. to serve as the city’s next Public Works Director. He was selected following a nationwide search and succeeds former Public Works Director Khalil Zaied who resigned in March 2024. Lusby starts August 12. He...
Farmer City Pool leak could be fixed next week
FARMER CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Officials have identified the problem with the Farmer City Pool. Farmer City’s pool has a 3/4″ leak on the floor, according to city manager Sue McLaughlin. The pool floor is now being evaluated and is expected to be fixed next week. The pool closed last week after an emergency city […]
Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 827 | Jeremiah Fears decommits; Overreacting to limited practice video
Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss four-star 2025 guard Jeremiah Fears' decommitment, why it makes sense for Fears and why it makes sense for Illinois and what's next in the Illini's 2025 pursuits. The guys then overanalyze practice video released by Illinois basketball, what excites them the most, what they're skeptical of most and what they next want to see. The guys then discuss the five Illini who will play in the NBA Summer League.
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