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Accident at new church building in Casey
CASEY, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV)— An accident occurred this morning at a construction site for the Casey Westside Church of Christ according to a post on Facebook. According to the post, two men working on a construction site for the church were severely injured. The post stated that the two men were injured due to falling trusses. […]
‘Just nothing but harassment’: Rankin residents arrested for dangerous behavior affecting Rt. 9 drivers
RANKIN, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people were arrested in the Village of Rankin following harassment of drivers on Route 9. Some people in town say this wasn’t a one-time instance. One adult and one juvenile were arrested Tuesday afternoon by the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Office following what neighbors are calling dangerous behavior on a major […]
After Blaze in Rivian Parking Lot, Local Fire Dept Does Some EV Fire Myth-Busting
After a fire broke out at a Rivian plant over the weekend, the local fire department is taking the opportunity to dispel myths about electric vehicle fires. "There are many rumors that EV fires cannot be extinguished, or that we have to use specialized chemicals or foam to extinguish them, and that simply isn't true," Matt Swaney, public information officer for the Normal Fire Department in Illinois, tells PCMag.
Chicago-St. Louis passenger rail improvements win America’s Transportation Award for Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that transformational improvements to Chicago-to-St. Louis passenger rail, including the introduction of higher speeds, won top honors among Midwest states in the 2024 America's Transportation Awards in the “Quality of Life/Community Development, Large Project” category. Delivered in 2023 by IDOT under the leadership of Gov. JB Pritzker, the multi-year project on the state’s most popular rail line established 110 mph speeds for the first time in Illinois, helping to better connect communities and major institutions while improving safety, convenience and accessibility.
Rockford-area lawmakers push for early childhood investment as billions in school funding evaporates
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - In the pool of Illinois’ education budget, the state swims toward an $8 billion drop-off. By the end of September, $122 billion in federal pandemic-era funding dries up. That leaves stateline school districts making tough decisions, including Rockford Public Schools (RPS 205) reducing preschool transportation.
Former Salem resident killed in New York State crash
A 48-year-old former Salem resident died Saturday morning in a single vehicle crash in the Town of Manlius, New York. David Engel grew up in Salem and was a Selmaville Grade and Salem Community High School graduate. He was a well-liked teacher at Fayetteville-Manlius High School in New York where he was a dedicated English and Theatre Teacher.
Salem Police arrest Iuka man on outstanding warrant and possession of methamphetamine
Salem Police stopped 34-year-old Timothy Pomeroy of South Main in Iuka while he was walking early this morning on West Warmoth Street. The initial stop was because they believed he was wanted on a warrant. That turned out to be the case. Pomeroy was initially arrested on a Clinton County misdemeanor failure to appear warrant in a retail theft case. While patting him down, police say they found a container that contained what is believed to be methamphetamine. Pomeroy was taken to the Marion County Jail on the no bond warrant and the alleged drug offense.
Hazardous Substance Found In Manner's Park
Lead has been found in Manners Park. Taylorville Park District announced that following the latest round of environmental testing done by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, levels of lead were found in a small area of Manners Park. Taylorville Park District announced that they have entered into a voluntary remediation program with the IL EPA to clean it up.
Phase 1 Of Zaydin Dudra Skateboard Park In Taylorville Complete
When local skateboard resident Zaydin Dudra passed away in a tragic vehicle accident, Zaydin’s mother gave a compelling speech about Zaydin and his love for skateboarding. Taylorville did not have a skateboard park and Dudra wouldn’t get to witness the completed project, but the message hit home for Evan Mitchell. He wanted a skateboard park too. In fact, Mitchell has wanted a skateboard park since he was a teenager.
Pink’s Backstage Pep Talk to Daughter Willow Before Their Iconic DNC Performance Was Recorded & It’s So Heartwarming
Pink and her 13-year-old daughter Willow sang an emotional performance of “What About Us” at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 22 (if you missed it, Entertainment Tonight has a clip of it HERE.) And while the stunning live duet left the audience teary-eyed, a behind-the-scenes moment was even more special.Eagle-Eyed Fans Just Spotted Evidence Proving That Angelina Jolie's Son Pax Has an Impressive Hidden Talent “It’s been a busy few weeks 😮💨😎,” the “Trustfall” singer wrote on Instagram today. In addition to several photos from her Summer Carnival tour, Pink also posted a heartfelt video of a pep talk she...
The Chatham Village is calling on residents to limit electricity use
CHATHAM, ILLINOIS — As the heatwave continues through Central Illinois, the Chatham Village is calling on residents and businesses to conserve electricity today between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. This request comes after a piece of equipment failed due to the high- volume electrical use last night. Some of...
Benjamin Reed pleads insanity for murder of DCFS worker
SPRINGFIELD, IL (WAND) — Tuesday marked the second day of the bench trial for Benjamin H. Reed, who is on trial for the stabbing murder of Diedre Silas in 2022. On January 4th, 2022, Benjamin H. Reed allegedly killed Diedre Silas, a child protection specialist with DCFS. He was charged in with three counts of First-Degree Murder, one count of Aggravated Battery, and unlawful restraint. Reed waived his right to trial by jury in December 2023.
Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
Illinois quick hits: Construction workers hurt in collapse; DUI enforcement for Labor Day
Construction workers hurt in collapse Two construction workers were seriously hurt when the unfinished wooden frame they were working on collapsed Wednesday in Casey. The collapse happened at Westside Church of Christ, which has been undergoing renovation this summer. During construction of a 4,500-square-foot addition, the wooden roof trusses came crashing to the ground. The church said both were airlifted to Champaign. ...
$9.2M Illinois Lotto ticket sold at suburban Jewel-Osco grocery store
Did you happen to buy a lotto ticket while grocery shopping at a suburban Jewel-Osco recently? If so, you may be the proud owner of a jackpot winning Lotto ticket worth more than $9 million. According to the Illinois Lottery, the ticket, worth $9.2 million, was sold as part of...
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