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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Purple Heart Medal to Family of Pearl Harbor Veteran
CHICAGO - Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today returned a missing Purple Heart medal to the family of a late Army Air Corps veteran from Park Ridge. The medal, given to those wounded or killed in military combat, belonged to Jerome Even, who served...
59 Current Illinois Red Flag Advisories Say No Swimming or Else
Don't go in the water. That's the advisory that many Illinois water places currently have with many being issued after recent water tests around the state. The Illinois Department of Public Health has a Beach Guard System that is almost constantly updated with alerts about high bacteria levels being detected. Here are the most recent advisories with the name of the beach and/or lake, the Illinois county it's located in plus the date and time of the most recent water tests:
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. […]
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