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LOOKING AHEAD FOR ISU FOOTBALL: Week ten, the Cincinnati Bearcats
AMES — Cincinnati’s inaugural Big 12 season in 2023 served as a rude awakening for a rebuilding program just two seasons removed from making an appearance in the College Football Playoff. Change has been constant for the Bearcats since head coach Luke Fickell left for Wisconsin and Scott...
Indiana burger chain named one of the best regional fast food brands in the nation
A northwest Indiana dining scene staple has been named one of the best regional fast food chains in the U.S. Schoop’s Hamburgers was ranked number 10 in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Best Regional Fast Food category released Wednesday. The 1950s-style restaurant chain is known for...
WTHI-TV at 70: Kevin Orpurt's 40 year career in Terre Haute
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - WTHI-TV is celebrating 70 years on the air next week. And one familiar face has been here for over half of those years!. In this Throwback Thursday, we take a look at Chief Meteorologist Kevin Orpurt. The Wabash Valley has heard Kevin's voice on air...
Wednesday morning Terre Haute fire remains under investigation
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A Wednesday morning fire in Terre Haute remains under investigation. The fire happened at a home near 26th and Mariposa, near Wabash Avenue. Fire officials told News 10 the home was vacant and may have been used for storage. It was a total loss. Nobody...
More Details On Sundays Arson Fires
Terre Haute, In. – The Terre Haute Police Dept. have released more information on several arson fires that were set in the city on Sunday. The suspect in the case is 29-year-old Cheyanne Lowrance. The first fire was set at the old JD’s Steak House on south 3rd where she was observed on camera setting the entryway to the building on fire. From there she continued to set 5 more fires in rubbish piles and trashcans. Police arrested her as she was setting the 6th fire near Sara Scott Middle School. Terre Haute Police officer, Robby Cornwell, was injured helping to fight one of the fires. He was treated at the scene.
Danville Bank Building Sells in Auction
DANVILLE — The building adjacent to Towne Centre that houses Old National Bank in downtown Danville has a new owner. The winning bid was $425,000, with a purchase price of $446,250 in an auction that ended Wednesday. The listing on the Ten-X auction website stated the reserve had been...
Future of Danville’s former Quaker Oats site remains uncertain
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — In Danville, the Quaker Oats factory has been sitting vacant for more than a month. Officials are growing concerned about the site’s uncertain future. It was shut down a month ago and officials are hoping there’s some redeeming factor for the empty site. Vermilion Advantage CEO Mike Marron said the building […]
FDA says Quaker Oats salmonella contamination went back years
Who: The FDA warned Quaker Oats about an alleged failure to resolve a salmonella contamination at its now-closed facility in Danville, Illinois. Why: The agency conducted an investigation into the facility following a December 2023 recall involving Quaker Oats’ granola bars and cereals manufactured at the facility. Where: The...
Decatur Area Arts Council to host Mac n’ Cheese Fest this weekend
July 18, 2024 – The Decatur Area Arts Council will host Mac n’ Cheese Fest on Saturday, July 20th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Fairview Park Pavilion. There will be a variety of macaroni and cheese-inspired dishes prepared by local restaurants, food vendors, and caterers. Each participant will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite dish, with the top choice receiving the “Big Cheese” Award.
Thirsty Thursday: Wine at Art Mart
This week, I’m thirsty for wine at Art Mart. This glass of sauvignon blanc ($8) was the loveliest sip I’ve had all week. Served in an elegant thin-lipped, slender-stemmed glass, this chilled South African sauvignon blanc called MAN tasted delicious and had vibrant notes of tropical fruit balanced with a nice acidity. When I asked about the wine’s name, Art Mart’s wine guru Todd Fusco said it was an acronym of three owners’s partners’ first initials (Marie, Anette, and Nicky). I loved this sauvignon blanc and would recommend for anyone who enjoys a good crisp white.
Decatur Public Schools bans student phone usage
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Decatur Public Schools has a new policy with their cell phones. After discussions at multiple meetings, the Decatur Public School Board of Education has voted to ban cell phones as a part of the new Electronic Devices policy for all students during the school day. All students will have to keep […]
Trace Adkins to perform in October at Grossinger Motors Arena
Country music star Trace Adkins is set to perform Oct. 25 at Grossinger Motors Arena in downtown Bloomington. Known for his deep baritone voice, Adkins has had a successful 25-year career in country music, selling over 11 million albums and charting numerous singles. He also has received various awards and Grammy nominations.
McLean County in the running for $200 million Rivian expansion and hundreds of new jobs
NORMAL (25News Now) - Rivian is looking at Normal and other unspecified sites for a $200 million expansion that could add hundreds more to the electric vehicle maker’s workforce. It’s a “whole new project” separate from Rivian’s planned $1.5 billion addition to make the company’s less expensive R2 sport...
Bourbonnais, IL: Mobile Food Pantry Scheduled for July 18
Bourbonnais, IL – The Original Secret Pantry will host its next mobile food pantry on Thursday, July 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The pantry event will take place in Bourbonnais, providing much-needed food assistance to those in the community. According to organizers, there are no financial or...
Registration open for Champaign County household hazardous-waste collection
Jul. 17—CHAMPAIGN — Paint thinners, pool chemicals, weed killers, used motor oil, old kerosene, batteries and cleaning products. Registration is for Champaign County's annual one-day-only household hazardous waste collection event on Aug. 17 through this online link: All Illinois residents can obtain a 15-minute time slot between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to drop off items that day outside State Farm ...
Trump Vows To Take Over Washington, D.C.
Former President Donald Trump has pledged to take control of Washington D.C. if he regains the presidency. The threat has D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on high alert as Trump’s extensive powers over the nonstate district could be weaponized to alter local laws, including those on abortion, cannabis, traffic safety, police, and even reinstating the Control Board, effectively sidelining local governance.
Fairfield Woman Charged After 1 Year Old Boy Dies, 2 Year Old Hurt
From the Illinois State Police Troop 8 Facebook page:. Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8, alongside the Fairfield Police Department, announce the arrest of 36-year-old Adreian D.A. Hooper of Fairfield, IL for Involuntary Manslaughter (Class 2 Felony), Endangering the Life of a Child – Death (Class 3 Felony), Reckless Conduct (Class 4 Felony), and Endangering the Life of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor).
Survivors and Families Sue Illinois State Police, Citing Negligence in Highland Park Shooter's Gun Access
In a growing legal response to the Highland Park parade shooting, a lawsuit has been leveled at the Illinois State Police by survivors and relatives of the deceased, accusing the agency of negligence for its role in allowing accused shooter Robert Crimo III access to firearms. According to the Chicago Tribune, the complaint, which represents surviving family members of Eduardo Uvaldo and other victims, alleges the state police failed to adhere to internal regulations regarding Crimo’s firearm owner’s identification card application.
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