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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...
Bourbonnais, IL – Chemical Leak Contained at CSL Behring Plant
Bourbonnais, IL – Firefighters from the Bourbonnais Fire Protection District and several other local fire agencies responded to a chemical leak at the CSL Behring plant early Wednesday morning. According to Fire Chief Jim Keener, the incident occurred just after 7 a.m. when an employee was transferring a corrosive...
Linton parade postponed until 2:30 p.m.
LINTON, Ind. (WTWO) — The annual Fourth of July parade in Linton is postponed for several hours today because of weather concerns. This year marks the 118th time the Freedom Festival Parade will be held. It’s the largest Independence Day parade in Indiana and will feature more than 100 floats, marching bands, jeeps, clowns, and […]
Are pools in the Tri-State impacted by the lifeguard shortage?
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A lifeguard shortage has been an issue for a few years. But are any of our towns having issues? Carmi, Illinois Officials with the city of Carmi say they have one pool in town, and their pool is not impacted by the national lifeguard shortage. City officials say the pool’s hours […]
Registration for VCSC Pre-K programs is now open
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — With the school year approaching, the Vigo County School Corporation wants to remind parents about their Pre-K program. The curriculum for this program has a play based approached that teaches kids how to properly interact with their peers. Deming Early Learning Center Principal Chrissy Jarvis said their emphasis is developing […]
Indiana celebrates 50 new US citizens ahead of Fourth of July
The stage at Wolf Lake Pavilion in suburban Hammond was full of people who’ve waited years to be able to call themselves American citizens, and that dream came true Wednesday. “Feels great, so, so great. So good to be a part of this country,” said Sukseir Ghag, a new...
Road rage shooting leads to long I-65 closure
WHITESTOWN, Ind. — Interstate 65 is back open after Whitestown police say a road rage shooting impacted traffic Wednesday afternoon. The Boone County Sherrif’s Department originally cited the closure as due to “police activity.” Whitestown police have since confirmed that the closure is because of a shooting that started because of road rage. There is […]
Vigo County businesses warned against selling THC-based items
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - Police issued a new warning to businesses over the sale of THC-based products. According to the Terre Haute Police Department, officers hand-delivered notices to shop owners telling them they were required to stop selling THC products as of July 1. This includes Delta 8, Dela 10 and other THC variations.
Plans unveiled for Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park by Hot Rod Association
INDIANAPOLIS — The National Hot Rod Association announced its future building plans at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park which includes a new Wally Parks Tower, renovated suites, a new entrance for fans, a location change for the professional pits, and much more. “We’re very excited to introduce these plans for Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. […]
Vincennes man owes $20K restitution, gets 6 year sentence
KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A Vincennes man will spend 3 years in the Indiana Department of Correction’s Work Release program and 3 years under probation after pleading guilty to shooting a person during a domestic argument in 2022. James A. Finley appeared in Knox County Circuit Court on Tuesday for a change of plea […]
Illinois politicians' pockets deepen with new law removing contribution caps
(The Center Square) – Ahead of Illinois’ Nov. 5 election, state legislators approved a measure Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted into law that contains multiple provisions impacting elections. One provision impacts how parties can spend campaign money. The law allows for political parties, like the Democrat Party of Illinois and the Illinois House Republican Organization, to funnel unlimited campaign dollars into candidates’ war chests for both primary and general elections. State Rep. Maurice West, D-Chicago, carried the bill in the House and state Rep. Blaine Wilhour,...
New program in Illinois compares farming practices and outcomes
(The Center Square) – A farming program in Illinois aims to improve farm incomes and environmental outcomes. Precision Conservation Management recently released a summary of nine years worth of in-field data from Illinois farms. Farmers enrolled in PCM receive annual data analysis for their farm in addition to access to conservation experts and guidance on cost-share programs available to farmers. Through their data analysis, the program aims to identify conservation practices that effectively address environmental issues without risking the farmers’ bottom line. ...
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
Illinois’ Best Music Fest Is Finally Moving To A New Home
Concert fans are excited because the best music festival in Illinois now has a new and much better home for this year. I'm a huge music fan. Some people collect stuff or have hobbies like golfing. I spend my free time and entertainment budget on going to concerts. I just love the live band experience. I've been to so many shows in my life, I couldn't even begin to count.
Black- and gay-owned cannabis businesses opening and expanding in Illinois
After years of struggling to get off the ground, several Black-owned cannabis businesses recently have opened or expanded in Illinois, bucking the trend of companies that haven't been able to acquire financing to get going. One of the recent openings is the self-described Black-, Latino-, veteran- and queer-owned SWAY dispensary...
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