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Local filmmakers bring Central Illinois to movie screens
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois is working towards its Hollywood moment. One Danville filmmaker is ready to share his movie that features local actors and locations. He said they created this film independently and the mission was to keep it within the community. Chris Hightower is the co-producer and lead actor of the movie […]
Field day provides diverse avenues to resiliency, sustainability in agriculture Aug. 15
Explore how the integration of technology into farming operations can aid in the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices by attending the Farming for the Future: Digital and Regenerative Ag Integration Field Day from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 15 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Energy Farm in Urbana.
Illinois House hearing into how pharmacy benefit managers affect drug prices
(The Center Square) – Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, which negotiate the terms for prescription drug access for much of the country, was the focus of an Illinois House hearing Tuesday. PBMs have been in the spotlight in recent years, with the U.S. Congress seeking to increase transparency into the industry’s operations and their effect on prescription drug prices. Pharmacists have urged Illinois state lawmakers to enact legislation banning certain...
Illinois Congressman Sorensen’s Priorities for Savanna, Sherrard Included in Infrastructure Bill
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the inclusion of investments for Western Illinois in the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), legislation that authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to carry out major water infrastructure upgrades across the country. Following Sorensen’s advocacy, the bill was passed out of the...
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.
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.
Armstrong Legion Baseball Loses to Excelsior in Sub-State 4 Tournament
The Armstrong American Legion baseball team lost its first game of the Sub-State 4 tournament Tuesday, falling 4-1 to Excelsior. Excelsior scored a run in the third inning on an infield groundout and added three more in the fifth, two of them scoring on errors. Armstrong got its lone run...
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 […]
In wake of rule change, Wisconsin football's Luke Fickell looks back at last year's win at Illinois
INDIANAPOLIS – Luke Fickell said he wasn’t trying to bend any rule. During Big Ten media day Tuesday, Wisconsin’s football coach was asked about the rule change that appeared to be inspired by the Badgers’ game-winning touchdown at Illinois last season. ...
Green Street: Leaving some in reserve?
Jul. 24—What made last February's upset win against Indiana all the more impressive — it was the most significant single victory of the 2023-24 season for Illinois before the Illini went on a run to the WBIT title — was that coach did it by playing only six players. That shortened bench had varying degrees of success last winter, but Illinois put together its most complete performance of the ...
Historic Virginia Theatre to Host Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis in Holiday Concert
The Champaign Park District has announced an exciting event for this holiday season: Mannheim Steamroller, the best-selling Christmas artist of all time, will perform at the historic Virginia Theatre on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. Tickets for the concert range from $59.50 to $125.00, with an additional processing...
Neitzel Family Open second-round singles match schedule
CHAMPAIGN - Champaign-Urbana tennis players and fans can watch professional tennis for free this week. The Neitzel Family Open second-round qualifying matches start today at Atkins Tennis Center at 10 am, featuring athletes from around the world and two current University of Illinois players in the International Tennis Federation World Tour-sanctioned event. Lucas Horve advanced to today's competition after defeating Australian Corey Gaal 7-5, 6-4 in the first round. A wildcard entry, Horve faces Canadian Ben George on court 1. Also advancing from the Illinois tennis team, Tyler Bower will be on the court late this morning, facing teammate...
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