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Mahomet-Seymour football embracing expectations on season's eve
Aug. 30—MAHOMET — Mahomet-Seymour's football team isn't one to shy away from lofty goals. Just ask imposing linebacker Brock VanDeveer what the expectations are for his senior season. Or ask coach Jon Adkins what he thinks his sixth Bulldogs team is capable of. Ask anyone else on the roster and you'll find a similar answer. "If a state championship is not your goal, then what's the point in ...
Terry remains pivotal to Illinois' success
Aug. 30—CHAMPAIGN — Averie Hernandez knew exactly how to describe playing against Raina Terry. The new Illinois outside hitter was coming from a place of personal experience. She faced Terry across the net three times and witnessed a fourth from the sideline playing for Northwestern the past two seasons. Hernandez had the best vantage point possible to see Terry hammer 58 total kills in those ...
Cissna Park volleyball claims Timberwolf Tip-Off title
CISSNA PARK – After finishing fourth at state last year, Cissna Park High School volleyball team’s quest to get back to the IHSA Class 1A state final tournament got off to a winning start. With two victories in the Timberwolf Tip-Off’s championship pool on Saturday, Cissna Park claimed...
Shelby County Airport Fly-in and Car Show Coming Back for Year Two
The Shelby County Airport Fly-In and Car Show appears Saturday, September 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Shelby County Airport. Scott Jefson, Manager at Shelby County Airport says he is excited to kick off year two of the festivities, especially with the hard work in refurbishments that the airport has seen in the past year.
That's a wrap: Storms dampen prep football opening night
Aug. 30—Friday's slate of high school football season openers was dampened by evening storms throughout the area. Some matchups — including Monticello's home game against St. Joseph-Ogden — were pushed to Saturday. Others proceeded as scheduled after varying delays. St. Joseph-Ogden at Monticello among area games postponed until Saturday afternoon The host Knights (1-0) overcame a 10-8 ...
Kenny G To Perform At EPC This Holiday Season
The Effingham Performance Center announces the addition of a national touring holiday show to its Season 15 lineup. Best-selling instrumental artist Kenny G will perform at The EPC on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm as part of his The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour. “Kenny G has one of...
Friday Football Fever Week 1 (08/30/24)
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – Watch highlights from __ games and scores from many others in the first Friday Football Fever show of 2024, including Salt Fork’s/ Westville’s win against Salt Fork/ Westville in the Spotlight Game of the Week. Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin 21, Clifton Central 8 Unity 32, Prairie Central 13 Peoria 56, Centennial 21 Warrensburg-Latham 20, Tuscola […]
Nelson and Lyons Score Three Times Each to Keep Grant’s Saber
New Berlin defeated Pleasant Plains 47-20 to keep the General Grant’s Saber trophy. Clark Nelson and Gabe Lyons scored three times each for the Pretzels in the win. Cooper Schallenberg and Luke Bowsher had two touchdown connections for the Cardinals. New Berlin travels to Auburn next week while Pleasant Plains hosts Maroa-Forsyth.
Winchester Post Office Closed Till Further Notice, Several Left Without Power Following Friday Storm
Scott County residents are picking up the pieces this morning after storms caused severe damage Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning just before 3:00 pm for Central Scott and Morgan Counties. Minutes later a severe storm tore through the Winchester area knocking down trees and leaving several residents without power.
Soccer Recap: Tolono Unity Wins Going Away Against Argenta-Oreana
Tolono Unity kept a clean sheet against Argenta-Oreana on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 4-0 margin over the Argenta-Oreana Bombers. The high-scoring effort was just what the Rockets needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest. The victory got Tolono Unity back to even at 1-1....
Springfield-area Week 1 high school football top performers, scores and live updates
The high school football season kicked off Friday in the Springfield area, but weather delayed multiple games until Saturday. Here's the Week 1 top performers, results and schedule. This page will be updated through the weekend. ...
City of Springfield to continue debating spending $400,000 in CDBG money to build veteran center on Stanton Street
The City of Springfield is debating spending $400,000 of CDBG money to build a veteran center on Stanton Street. Be Neighbors Affordable Housing for Veterans Inc. plans to build a state-of-the art learning, technology, and resource. center. The center would provide a classroom and computer lab, on-site offices, and space...
New coaches and historic touchdowns: What we learned about Peoria-area football in Week 1
New coaches got wins, Peoria Notre Dame earned a tough loss, there were plenty of points from Morton — and Richwoods' girls flag football team made a splash. Here are some takeaways from Week 1 in Illinois high school football around the Peoria area: ...
Roundup: Prairie Central held in check by Tolono defense; EPG, M-R triumph
Rounding up Friday night high school football games in the Pontiac area: Tolono (Unity) 32, Prairie Central 13 At Fairbury, Tolono (Unity) was able to keep all-conference running back Hudson Ault in check in chalking up a 32-13 victory over host Prairie Central Friday night at Lewis Field. Unity scored three times in...
Open Season: Area prep football teams set to hit the turf tonight
St. Joseph - Coy Taylor returns to the gridiron tonight for the Spartans. During his junior year, Taylor hauled in 95 passes for 1342 receiving yards and averaged 122 yards per game. Look for the senior wide receiver to make big plays tonight in St. Joseph-Ogden's season opener on the road at Monticello. Kickoff is set for 7 pm.
South Jacksonville Asking Some Residents to Clear Curbsides for Oil and Chip Work
Some residents in the area will need to watch when and where they park their cars next week. The Village of South Jacksonville announced today that the Public Works Department will begin oil and chip work on a number of village streets. Weather permitting, oil and chip work will be...
Illinois Among the Least Hard-Working States in America, New Study Reveals
Most of us would agree that hard work has been a crucial quality throughout the history of America, and the numbers suggest that working hard is still very much an American thing today. We put in more hours at our jobs than several other industrialized countries. The average U.S. worker...
Illinois health officials reveals first West Nile virus death of 2024
Illinois is reporting its first West Nile Virus death of the year. The person was in their 80s and lived in Lake County. Over the past week, two others have tested positive, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Illinois Government Agencies Use of Controversial AI Technology
CTA Using Artificial Intelligence Surveillance Program to Identify Guns in Stations. Earlier this month the Chicago Transit Authority (“CTA”) announced that it was currently one month into a year long pilot program with the private company ZeroEyes, a company that pairs surveillance videos with artificial intelligence to detect firearms. As implemented as part of the pilot program, when the AI technology software detects a possible firearm, a human employee is then alerted who reviews the footage for accuracy before they then alert the Chicago Police Department, the CTA and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications at the same time. Currently the CTA has paired the AI program with 250 cameras at various stations around the city, though it declined to identify which stations citing safety concerns. CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. said in a statement that “this added measure of protection provides additional peace of mind to everyone.” The US Department of Homeland Security recently reviewed the company’s technology and in a report stated that a group of first responders found that the technology was in fact “intuitive,” but advocates worry about the lack of public discussion and the effectiveness of the technology, particularly when weighed against potential violations to individuals civil liberties. ACLU Illinois spokesman Ed Yohnka in response to the news warned against the use of more surveillance tools, particularly when he believes these technologies, “all come with allure of adding more safety, but they never seem to deliver on that promise.”
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