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Public Help Sought to Find Missing Rankin Man
RANKIN — The Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department continues to seek information in the search of a missing Rankin man. Frank Lucas, 55, was reported missing on July 11. According to Chief Investigator Michael Hartshorn, Lucas has not been seen since July 8. “He was last officially seen leaving...
Central Illinois: Law Enforcement Uncovers $200,000 in Drugs During Raid
Watseka, IL – The Watseka Enforcement Team, K-9 Tucker, in cooperation with the Iroquois County State’s Attorney’s office, executed a search warrant leading to the arrest of a local woman. The operation, conducted on South Brown Street at 5:30 p.m. Monday, involved undercover narcotics purchases targeting “pressed pills” and methamphetamine.
The House on Garling is nearly done — again
The first thing to know about the house at 1905 Garling Drive in Bloomington is that you cannot miss it. Tucked within a nondescript neighborhood of mid-century ranch homes is the house Tom Kirk built. Several years ago, Kirk, the former co-owner of Henson Disposal, started adding scrap metal sculptures to his home and yard.
'I plan to be that good of a player': Seth Coleman looking to maximize final year with Illini
INDIANAPOLIS — Sometime during Bret Bielema's lengthy opening statement on Tuesday at Big Ten Media Days, the Illinois head coach dropped the line that outside linebacker Seth Coleman could have made the NFL leap in the offseason. Instead, the talented edge rusher elected to return to a sixth and final season at Illinois.
Thirsty Thursday: Axe Rita at The Axe Bar
I’m not ready for school to start nor am I ready for anything fall just yet. I’m still clinging to summer, and this Thursday, I’m thirsty for something fun: the Axe Rita at The Axe Bar. In a giant glass goblet with a rim of tajin, this Axe Rita ($6 during happy hour) had tequila, triple sec, lime, and strawberry-banana nectar. Bright and refreshing, the drink tasted like a strawberry margarita. It had a prominent juicy berry flavor balanced by pleasingly subtle banana and a whisper of sour citrus — and there was pretty much no alcohol taste to it. This adult beverage sipped like juice, so watch out; it’s looking to deal some damage.
When 2 Illinois Men Got Lost in the Woods – Something Found Them
It was supposed to be a date with two girls they had met, but for two Illinois men it became something completely different and terrifying. After they became lost in the woods trying to locate the home of the ladies, something found them, but it wasn't what they were hoping for.
FSU Transfer Dennis Briggs Already Making Impact On Illini Defensive Line
At Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis, Illinois' senior outside linebacker Seth Coleman says he looks to senior DL transfer Dennis Briggs Jr. for help on what it takes to win.
Illinois To Host World’s Largest Karaoke Party
If you like to sing in front of a crowd, then this party in Illinois is perfect for you. World's Largest Karaoke Party At Illinois Concert Venue. Even though I don't do it very often, I enjoy doing some karaoke. The first time I ever did it was in Rockford at the original JMK location at Mulford and Spring Creek. I did "Born To Be Wild." Nowadays, my go-to tune is "Don't Stop Believin'"
Ascension selling 9 Illinois hospitals to California-based Prime Healthcare
Ascension is selling nine of its Illinois hospitals — more than half of its hospitals in the state — to a large, California-based health system, it announced Thursday. Ascension plans to sell the hospitals, along with four of its post-acute and senior living facilities, to Prime Healthcare. Neither Prime nor Ascension disclosed the sale price Thursday. The hospitals slated to be sold to Prime ...
Ganser set to headline fourth annual Pricklefest this weekend
This Sunday, Rose Bowl Tavern is gearing up for its 4th annual Pricklefest. This all-day rock fest utilizes both the indoor and outdoor stages and features a mix of both local and traveling artists. Upon seeing the initial lineup release, I immediately decided two things. The first was that I needed to be there this year. The second was to learn as much as I could about the headlining band, Ganser.
Memorial Cancer Care, SIU Dermatology teaming up to offer free community skin cancer screening
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Memorial Cancer Care in Decatur and SIU Dermatology are teaming up to offer a free community skin cancer screening in August. The screenings will be held 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, at Memorial Cancer Care, 210 W. McKinley Ave., Decatur. Screenings will be...
Five Illinois professors recognized as University Scholars
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Five University of Illinois professors at the Urbana-Champaign campus have been named University Scholars in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. The scholars program recognizes faculty excellence and provides $15,000 to each scholar for three years to enhance their academic careers. The money...
When 2 Illinois Men Got Lost in the Woods – Something Found Them
It was supposed to be a date with two girls they had met, but for two Illinois men it became something completely different and terrifying. After they became lost in the woods trying to locate the home of the ladies, something found them, but it wasn't what they were hoping for.
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