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DNC notebook: Moore takes a (hot dog) stand, Warnock recalls his Baltimore days
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker engage in a different type of dog fight, and Sen. Raphael Warnock shows off his Baltimore bona fides in a speech to the Maryland delegation at the DNC.
Local nursing homes cited and fined
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that it has posted the 2024 Second Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violations. Five facilities around the state were cited with type “AA” violations of the Nursing Home Care Act during the second quarter of 2024, the most severe type of violation.
‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ THIS WEEKEND
(OLNEY) The Olney VFW will have its next Queen of Hearts drawing, all open to the public, at 4:00 this Sunday afternoon. The jackpot is now up to $8,238 if the winner is present, and remember, the drawing is live-streamed on the VFW Post page on Facebook. Tickets are on sale right up until draw time at 4:00 Sunday, with the VFW Post doors opening at 1:00.
MEET THE MULES NIGHT AND SCRIMMAGE GAME WITH RICHLAND COUNTY (OLNEY TIGERS) TONIGHT AT THE TRAIN YARD
Fairfield Community High School will be hosting, “Meet The Mules” tonight at the Train Yard. Events will begin at 5:45 with Cross Country, Tennis, Golf, and Volleyball team introductions followed by a Volleyball scrimmage in the newly remodeled Mule Barn. At 6:45, Football and Cheerleader introductions will take place before the Mules and the Olney Tigers play a scrimmage game. This is something new this year as the IHSA is giving schools the option to have a football pre-season scrimmage. Admission to the scrimmage will be free. The Mules were scheduled to open up the season Saturday, August 31st against Vienna/Goreville, but for the third time in the last four seasons, Vienna-Goreville will not play a varsity football schedule and the Mules will get a forfeit win over Vienna-Goreville. The first home game for the Mules against Eldorado will be Friday, September 6th with kick-off at 7pm.
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.
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...
Felony Charges Dropped Against 2 Ex-Officers Charged In Breonna Taylor Raid
A federal judge has dismissed felony charges against two former Louisville officers who were involved in the deadly raid of Breonna Taylor’s home, per WDRB. Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman, was shot and killed in her apartment during a flawed no-knock raid on March 13, 2020. Detective Joshua Jaynes...
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 YMCA hosting annual ‘Dump and Run’ sale this weekend
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois YMCA is hosting its annual Dump & Run Big Sale this weekend as students return to campus. The Dump & Run program has been a campus staple for over 20 years. It collects unwanted but usable goods that can be used by college students, including furniture, electronics, […]
Love of Playing Music Spreads in Community
OAKWOOD — In a building near Oakwood Grade School, it’s apparent the love of music is strong, and the melodies and sound meaningful, with teachers giving instrument lessons and students learning from them. A lot of these places where great music came from, like Sun Studio in Memphis,...
City: Clouded water seen in Sugar Creek came from paint spill
Clouded, white water seen in a portion of Sugar Creek running through Bloomington on Thursday was the byproduct of a paint spill, according to city officials. Multiple Bloomington agencies, including the fire department, public works and engineering, responded to an area between G.E. Road and Gill Street on Thursday evening following a report of a substance in Sugar Creek.
25 Sports Tour- Bloomington Central Catholic
PEORIA (25News Now) -The Bloomington Central Catholic Saints bring back lots of experience and talent from last year’s undefeated Illini Prairie Conference champs. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and on our WEEK 25News SmartTV streaming app. Learn more about how you can get connected to 25News streaming live news here.
Maria Stein Marion Local scores fast, scores a lot to dismiss Linton-Stockton
Maria Stein Marion Local broke to an early lead and topped Linton-Stockton 45-6 for an Ohio high school football victory at Maria Stein Marion Local High on Aug. 23. Maria Stein Marion Local opened with a 14-0 advantage over Linton-Stockton through the first quarter. The Flyers fought to a 42-0...
Thousands of disabled Hoosiers face 1-3 year long waitlists for state Medicaid waivers released in July
INDIANAPOLIS — Thousands of disabled Hoosiers could spend months, if not years, on a waitlist to receive Medicaid waivers. These include the Pathways Waiver (for Hoosiers over 60 who require nursing-level care), or the Health & Wellness Waiver (for Hoosiers under 60 who require nursing-level care), according to lawmakers on the Medicaid Advisory Committee and […]
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