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Danville company fined $200k by OSHA for two labor accidents
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor found that two Danville labor accidents, which happened just one week apart, could have been prevented if safety regulations were followed. Now, the company responsible is facing six-digit fines. Inspectors from the DOL’s Occupation Safety and Health Administration responded to two incidents earlier […]
16-year-old hurt in overnight Danville shooting
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Police Department is asking the public for help in the investigation of an overnight shooting that left a teenager hurt. Department officials said in a press release that officers responded at 9:45 p.m. to the area of James and May Streets for a report of a gunshot victim. When […]
Vandalia Statehouse Painting back at Vandalia City Hall
The painting of the Vandalia Statehouse is back at Vandalia City Hall. At the former Vandalia City Hall, the large painting of the Vandalia Statehouse was on the wall behind the council. But, when City Hall moved to its current location, the painting stayed in what is now the Vandalia Public Safety Building. But, with a new wall built at City Hall, the large painting of the Statehouse is back behind the council table. The painting was moved to City Hall on Monday.
After a flourishing 40 years, Growing Grounds in Bloomington seeks a new owner
Just as every plant has a season in which it grows, so, too, do people. And for Dale Naffziger, the season of growth — of building a business from the ground up and running it — is coming to a close. After 40 years in business this year,...
‘All they want is accessible clean water’: Customers express concerns over IL American Water rate hike at final forum
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois American Water is pushing for a $152 million dollar rate hike. Tuesday night, dozens of people gathered at a public forum in Champaign to voice their concerns. Customers would see their monthly water bills rise a little more than $29 dollars starting next year. For some people who showed up […]
Explore More Illinois Welcomes Back Chicago Red Stars
Explore More Illinois, RAILS’ online cultural and recreational pass program for Illinois libraries, welcomes back for the 2024 season, the Chicago Red Stars in Bridgeview!. Established in 2007, the Red Stars were a founding member of the former Women’s Professional Soccer and would later become one of the original eight teams to form the National Women’s Soccer League in 2013. The Red Stars have made the playoffs in six consecutive years from 2015-2020, clinching the team’s first appearance in the NWSL Championship in the 2019 season as well as appearing in the NWSL’s Challenge Cup Final in 2020.
Two Galesburg Natives Take Top Crowns in 2024 Li’l Miss Illinois
Two young girls represented Galesburg in the 2024 Miss Illinois Youth Program and came home with the top places. Kynleigh Fox was crowned the 2024 Li’l Miss Illinois, who is 9 years old and in 4th Grade, shares her experience:. “My experience was fun and doing all the stuff...
Five Rotary Clubs in Springfield area announce new presidents
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Rotary clubs in Springfield have announced their new presidents for the 2024-25 year:. Rotary members work globally to improve lives by promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water and sanitation, supporting education and mothers and children, growing local economies, and protecting the environment.
Police Beat for Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
Salem Police have arrested 65-year-old Jerry Russell of Glenwood Acres in Salem for violation of an order of protection and criminal trespass to property. Police say they were initially alerted Russell was in Bryan Memorial Park where he had earlier been banned. They later learned he was within 500 feet of a person with an order of protection against him. Russell was gone by the time police arrived, but he was arrested a short time later in a traffic stop. He was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a final decision on charges.
Springfield pawn shop raided by Attorney General’s Office
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Springfield pawn shop was served a search warrant on Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. WCIA reporters saw investigators at Monster Pawn on McArthur Boulevard carrying items out of the store. While the Attorney General’s Office confirmed that the search warrant was one […]
A Senseless July: Remembering Alton, Eric, Michael, Philando, Sandra, And Now, Sonya Massey
Sangamon County State’s Attorney released video camera footage of Sonya Massey’s death at the hands of former police officer Sean Grayson. The video shows how quickly a Black life can be taken without any provocation. As Black Americans grapple with this senseless, systemic violence that plagues the United States, Sonya Massey’s name and the images associated with her death are added to the growing list of Black lives that have been impacted by police brutality and what some call modern-day lynchings by rogue cops. We cannot ignore that there seems to be an uptick in police shootings as the temperature rise. It...
Round Room's $3M backpack giveaway aims to ease back-to-school costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Round Room (a Verizon authorized retailer) is giving away $3M worth of FREE backpacks at its 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event on Sunday, July 28. Round Room hopes to alleviate some of the financial burden associated with back-to-school season. Select stores...
Glenwood’s Appenzeller Talks National Ranking And Summer All Star Games
Glenwood left-handed senior Cameron Appenzeller has been ranked the #1 ranked left handed pitcher in the class of 2025 according to Prep Baseball since the high school season ended and is now receiving invites and attending camps and all star games all over the country. We spoke with Appenzeller on Tuesday about his summer so far and what he’s looking forward to.
In CNN interview, Gov. J.B. Pritzker indicates he’s under consideration for VP slot
In the strongest indication yet that he is under active consideration for the Democratic vice presidential nomination, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday he couldn’t comment on “private discussions” when asked if presumptive presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ campaign staff had contacted him for vetting as she seeks a running mate. Appearing on CNN’s “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” the ...
Governor proclaims July 25th as Richard Oglesby Day to recognize 200th birthday
July 24, 2024 – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed Richard James Oglesby Day is July 25, 2024, in the State of Illinois. This proclamation is to recognize Governor Oglesby’s contribution to the state and to the country on the 200th anniversary of his birth. The proclamation was requested by the Gov. Oglesby Mansion Board of Directors.
Illinois is paying $380,000+ to WHO???
You will NEVER guess whose salary in the Land of Lincoln was over $380,000 last year...Taxpayer dollars are going to this person and I guarantee you have ZERO idea who this person is or what they do... According to an article from the Illinois State Journal-Register (they are a FANTASTIC...
1 Illinois Resident Is Dead From Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak
We're no strangers to seeing food recall alerts. In any given year, you'll see food recalls due to things like salmonella, E. coli, listeria, foreign matter, metal shavings, plastic pieces, etc. The thing that makes this deadly outbreak of listeria different is that at this point, authorities really don't know...
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