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Illinois Basketball Coach Brad Underwood Brings Energy to Sights and Sounds
Illinois basketball head coach, Brad Underwood, brought his usual fun energy to the Welcome Week event, Sights and Sounds. The 2024 welcome week closed off with its popular “Sights and Sounds” where Illini students get into Memorial Stadium. While there, the revenue sports come to rile up the crowd and the students are introduced to the “Hail to the Orange” song.
Former Tilton Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Three Class A Theft Misdemeanors; Receives 24 Months Conditional Discharge
Former Tilton Police Chief David Cornett has pleaded guilty to three counts of Class A Theft Misdemeanors and will be serving sentences of 24 months of Conditional Discharge concurrently. Prior to the Friday morning (Aug 23rd) plea, and sentencing by Judge Robert E. McIntire, charges against Cornett were reviewed. He...
After Five Years as Danville Police Chief; Yates Says There are Improvements, Challenges Remain, Never be Satisfied
ABOVE: Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates speaks during Friday morning, August 23rd swearing in of Probationary Officer Jose Munoz. During this past Tuesday evening’s (Aug 20th) Danville City Council meeting, Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates talked about progress that’s been made during his five years as chief. But Yates told us later in the week, following the swearing in of new Probationary Police Officer Jose Munoz; that despite a drop in violent crime or property crime, and despite a significant drop in shots fired incidents, such as 306 in 2020 to 91 in 2023; the job of the Danville Police Force is to never be satisfied.
Illinois Athletics debuts ILL-IPA, Oskee Light this football season through NIL collective
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — New alcoholic beverages are coming to Illinois sporting events this athletic year. The ICON Collective, Illinois’ NIL coalition, announced that it is partnering with DESTIHL Brewery in Normal, founded by U of I alumni, to produce two beers — ILL-IPA and Oskee Light, a premium light lager. The beers will make […]
Lanphier High School football coach resigned after spirited discussion over practice and fundraising
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – When Lanphier High School plays its first football game of the season on Aug. 30, there will be a new coach on the sidelines. Ademola Adeniji, after taking over as head coach in February, resigned earlier this week after what he called a “spirited discussion” with the athletic director.
Springfield, Chatham receive a state grant to build more pickle-ball courts
Republicans and Democrats don’t always agree on the issues. However, when it came to bolstering a growing sport in the Capital City, members from each party worked together. It's a sport gaining popularity in Capital City -- let alone the country. “I used to know all of the players...
Springfield and Decatur hospitals honored for excellence in stroke care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The American Heart Association has recognized Springfield Memorial Hospital and Decatur Memorial Hospital for high-quality stroke care. The AHA awarded Springfield Memorial Hospital the Gold Plus, Honor Roll Elite and Stroke Advanced Therapy awards, while Decatur Memorial Hospital was again recognized with the Gold Plus award and named to the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Honor Roll.
Why Did A Bunch Of Illinois KFC’s Suddenly Close This Week?
There's a chicken-fried mystery in Illinois. According to WHBF/WMBD, multiple Kentucky Fried Chicken locations in Illinois suddenly closed their doors this week. This led to mass surprise layoffs. KFC has 150 locations in Illinois. On Monday, 4 of them closed and recently, over a dozen locations have closed. This includes...
Illinois Supreme Court upholds unconstitutionality of Democrats' law banning slating of candidates
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday upheld a lower court ruling that tossed out a law barring political parties from choosing candidates for the General Assembly when they had no one run in a primary. The court’s decision was not based on the merits of the case: Two justices recused themselves from deliberations, and the court was unable to get four votes needed to render a valid opinion. The law, which was approved by majority Democrats and Gov. J.B. Pritzker in May, stopped the long tradition of parties “slating” candidates. Designed to help Democrats in the November election, it effectively prevented Republicans from drafting candidates after no one appeared in the ballot in the March primary. Draftees were eligible as long as they collect the required number of petition signatures by a June 3 deadline.
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
Illinois home sales, inventory and median prices all increased in July
Home sales, available homes and median home prices all rose across the state in July, according to new data from Illinois REALTORS®. Last month, Illinois home sales rose 6.2% year over year with 13,114 homes sold. Inventory rose similarly, by 6.3%, with 19,494 homes on the market. At the same time, the median sales price hit $308,000: an 8.1% bump.
Ugaste blasts Illinois’ rising unemployment rate
(The Center Square) – With Illinois already home to the second-worst unemployment rate in the country, Republican state Rep. Dan Ugaste is warning the worse may still be yet to come. New U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows the state’s unemployment rate now stands at 5.2%, or nearly a full percentage point above the national average of 4.3%, as at least 341,630 residents were reported to be looking for work over that time. ...
‘I never dreamed it would be this big’: Mahomet gets ready for music festival
WESTVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The village of Mahomet is getting ready for one of its biggest events of the year this weekend. But before all the fun starts, organizers say to beware of an online scam. Main street is almost ready for the Mahomet Music Festival. The event has been a staple for decades, but […]
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