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Urgent Warning for Illinois Boaters Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Illinois Conservation Police emphasize the importance of wearing life jackets to prevent drownings. Illinois Conservation Police Urge Boaters to Wear Life Jackets. This year alone, the department has responded to 48 boating-related incidents, resulting in 15 fatalities and 15 injuries. Alarmingly, 13 of these...
Lewis Leads Springfield High in Win Over Champaign Central
Springfield High hosted Champaign Central on Saturday evening at Memorial Stadium after the game got postponed due to the storms on Friday. The Senators picked up the 44-12 victory as Armanze Lewis rushed for four touchdowns in the victory. Springfield travels to MacArthur in week two.
55 Illinois Families Run From Homes by Artificial Intelligence?
How would you feel if you were given no realistic choice other than to abandon your home because of an incoming artificial intelligence company? That was a realistic dilemma for 55 Illinois families who found themselves looking for a new place to live thanks to robots. Stringer media on YouTube...
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Someone Stopped at this Illinois Gas Station and Won $1.7 Million
What are your expectations when you stop at a gas station? Probably to fill up your vehicle and maybe grab some refreshments. One person stopped at an Illinois gas station and won nearly $1.7 million dollars. This unassuming gas station at 5320 W. 127th St in Alsip, Illinois. It just...
Unique Illinois training program prepares nurses for agricultural emergencies
ORANGEVILLE, Ill. (WTVO) — Future nurses spent Friday on the farm, learning about the unique challenges rural communities face. The program is part of farmer Mark Baker’s Stateline Farm Rescue, an organization that trains firefighters, EMTs, and other first responders for agricultural rescues. Baker started the program 35 years ago to address what he saw […]
Review: Rubber Legs by Kaviar
Kaviar was the first craft license to get on shelves in the state, kicking off a slow and steady expansion of the market that still continues. The label continues to add new strains to its portfolio, including Rubber Legs. I recently stopped into StarBuds Burbank and picked up an eighth of Rubber Legs to review. To celebrate the recent craft market expansion, News Joint Events is set to host more than 30 craft brands at the Illinois Craft Showcase 12-7 p.m. Sept. 7 at Molly’s Joint.
Illinois struggles with housing starts as costs keep rising
High taxes have driven Illinois to the bottom of the state rankings for new housing permits. According to U.S. Census Bureau data provided by iPropertyManagement, Illinois had 1.34 new privately-owned housing permits per 1,000 residents in 2023. Only Rhode Island and Alaska had fewer. HBA Realty broker and owner Jeff...
Illinois school named among top 25 public colleges in US by Forbes
An Illinois university was named to Forbes' list of top 25 public colleges in the U.S., marking the only Illinois school to make the cut in the latest ranking. According to Forbes, which release its top 25 list earlier this week, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sits at No. 13 when compared to other four-year universities.
Rochester Pulls Away From Simeon In Fourth Quarter For Week One Win
Simeon quarterback Kaleb Sims scored a rushing touchdown on the Wolverines opening drive of the second half to make it a one score game. Rochester pulled away from a seven point lead entering the fourth quarter for a 35-14 victory in Week One on the road. Ethan Fordham scored a couple rushing touchdowns for the Rockets, who return home to host Cardinal Ritter in Week Two.
Springfield's annual Oyster and Beer Festival starts with clear skies and full cups
Springfield, Ill — Today, the annual Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival kicked off today. The event saw more than 60 breweries serving over 150 different kinds of beer and cider. Local food trucks were out at the event serving up the best raw and cooked oysters around. The organizers...
Missouri and Illinois Brace for Scattered Showers Over Labor Day Weekend
St. Louis, MO – Residents of St. Louis and surrounding areas can expect a mix of weather conditions this Labor Day weekend. According to the National Weather Service, active weather will shift southward on Saturday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois. Highs are expected to reach the low 80s.
IL Health officials mark National Food Safety Education Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — September is National Food Safety Education Month, and the Illinois Department of Public Health wants you to minimize the chances of foodborne illness. “Fall in Illinois is synonymous with food and football,” IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said. “As Labor Day approaches, marking the unofficial end of summer, IDPH is commemorating Food Education Safety Month this September and encouraging […]
Chatham residents and business owners asked by village officials to reduce their electric usage as heat across Central Illinois continues to stifle
Chatham residents and business owners – who are customers of the village’s utility services – are being asked to reduce their electric usage. Village officials have said that the overload of electricity used Monday evening caused equipment failure and an outage, and they are trying to prevent another outage.
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