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The Storms Keep Coming… Illinois Needs To Put A Quarter In Their Freezer
The storms have been strong this year here in the Midwest. From snow, flooding, and tornados. Illinois has seen a rough year. This idea is a classic, and many have used it for some time. A quarter in the freezer could help you save your food after a summer storm, heavy snowfall, or flood. If these knock out your power, that quarter will tell you if the food is still good.
Shaboozey to headline Illinois State Fair
Shaboozey will headline the last night of the Illinois State Fair it was announced Tuesday. Shaboozey’s hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” is one of the hottest songs of the summer so it’s only fitting that he closes out the state fair. Tickets for his show will go on sale Saturday July 6 at 10 a.m. […]
Michigan, Illinois and Ohio Among 10 States with Most Serial Killer Victims
Breaking down serial killer stats showed alarming results in 2024 for Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. Using data from FBI reports, World Population Review broke down the number of serial murder victims by state. It's important to understand the difference between murder, mass murder, and serial murder. WorldPopulationReview.com uses the FBI definition,
Restrictions on face masks proposed around country, but ACLU of Illinois has concerns
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Just four years ago, a mask requirement for indoor spaces was issued in Illinois at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and masks were still required on the Chicago Transit Authority and other mass transit as recently as the spring of 2022.But now, there is a growing movement of lawmakers and communities who want to ban masks. Civil liberties advocates have some major concerns about that idea.In surveillance videos of crimes being committed, the perpetrators are often wearing masks over their noses and mouths. In many cases, the coverings help hide the faces and identities of those...
United Community Bank Cup – Area
The United Community Bank Cup is awarded to a pair of schools in the Springfield area that displayed the highest level of overall excellence in all sports throughout the school year. The awards are given based on the United Community Bank Cup points system. Winning schools will receive a trophy and $1,000 to that school’s athletic program. This year’s Area UCB Cup went to the Pleasant Plains Cardinals. Click HERE to find out how they won and more about the UCB Cup.
4th of July weekend weather outlook
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Rain and storms may interfere with cookouts and 4th of July fireworks. Expects highs in the 80s through Tuesday. Here’s your 7-day outlook. You can always find the forecast and radar on the Capitol City Now weather page or get weather updates on the Capitol City Now app.
Sangamon County Historical Society names elected officials, board members for coming year
The Sangamon County Historical Society elected officers and board members for the coming year recently during its annual meeting at the Island Bay Yacht Club. The officers elected are Cinda Ackerman Klickna of Rochester, president; Linda Schneider of Springfield, vice president; Sarah Adams of Springfield, secretary; and Gerald (Jerry) Smith of Leland Grove, treasurer.
Channel1450 Awards – Central State Eight Baseball
We are continuing to share the videos played at the 3rd Annual Channel1450 Awards on June 26th. Here is the Central State Eight Baseball video. Central State Eight Baseball – Winner: Cameron Appenzeller, Glenwood. Nominees. Cameron Appenzeller – Glenwood. Hayden Hicks – Jacksonville. Seth Impson – Springfield...
Teen accused in Springfield stabbing being charged as an adult
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — The 16-year-old accused of stabbing his mother to death will be charged as an adult. Jonathan Long made his first court appearance on Monday after being arrested over the weekend. Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser said because Long is 16 years old, he can...
Springfield Fire Dept. battles two fires within 12 hours
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield Fire Department responded to a pair of fires just 12 hours apart on Monday and Tuesday. One prompted a partial high-rise building evacuation and the other left eight children displaced. Department officials said the first fire happened Monday at 11:28 p.m. at the Hildebrandt High Rise on 8th Street. […]
Young people from the Chicago area protest social service funding cuts
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Two busloads of folks from the Chicago area, over 140 in all, descended on the Illinois State Capitol Tuesday morning to hold up signs protesting proposed cuts in social services, many of them for young people and the elderly in underserved neighborhoods. The...
Springfield high-rise kitchen fire contained, one treated for smoke inhalation
The Springfield Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1100 block of 8th St, The Hildebrandt High Rise, on Monday at 11:28 p.m. Officials say the fire was contained to a unit on the 7th floor. The building was partially evacuated during the fire. The fire sprinkler system...
Iconic Drug Store Closing Stores Including Missouri Locations
Walgreens first opened in 1901 under the name Walgreen Drug Co., and it has been trying to help people feel better ever since. Unfortunately, some Walgreens customers are about to be impacted by significant store closures. On Thursday, news came out that Walgreens will close a "substantial number" of its...
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
What You Need to Know So You Don’t Get Fined For Fireworks in Illinois
Fourth of July is around the corner, and while fireworks light up the night sky, lighting them yourself is never a good idea, especially in Illinois. Let's put the bad news out there first; as most people know, Illinois has a strict law that bans most consumer fireworks. Here's a refresher, just in case you need it.
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