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Celebrity Singer’s Semi-Truck Crashes Into Illinois Bridge
A semi-truck carrying equipment for a big summer concert tour got stuck under a bridge in Illinois. The Show Must Go On After Concert Tour Truck Gets Stuck Under Illinois Bridge. Being on the road as a famous musician is not an easy job. The bigger the artist, then the...
Illinois Sports Betting Market Expands as Hard Rock Bet Launches Before NFL Season
More than a year after receiving their sports betting license, Hard Rock Bet announced Monday that they are launching a mobile sportsbook in Illinois. Additionally, they will have the grand opening of the Rockford Casino on Thursday. Now, Illinois residents have eight mobile sports betting apps to choose from. This is the first mobile launch since Circa Sports in September 2023. It was almost a full calendar year between mobile sportsbooks launching in the Land of Lincoln. When Illinois sports betting is thriving, it can compete with New York and New Jersey to become the largest market in the United States. Since Illinois Sportsbooks launched in March 2020, their $3.96 billion handle is the third-largest in the post-PASPA era. In 2023, total sports betting revenue was over $1 billion in Illinois. Hard Rock Digital CEO Marlon Goldstein had this to say.
Grow forest management skills in Southern Illinois course for landowners
SIMPSON, Ill. — To understand tree and forest care often requires getting to the root of the matter. The Beginning Forest Landowner Program is returning in 2024-25 to help more Illinois forest owners learn how to manage their woodlands. Buying and maintaining forested land can be intimidating, but the...
Ross Albert, Central Illinois CropWatch
Ross Albert and his wife Kathleen are first-generation farmers and landowners. He has a passion for all things farmland. He has been licensed in Illinois as a real estate broker since 2013. He has had roles in agronomic, commodity and farm finance consulting. The couple and their four children live in rural Heyworth.
SEB Volleyball Opens Season With Road Win at Okaw Valley
St. Elmo-Brownstown volleyball shook off a close first set loss to come in Bethany back and win their second and third sets and beat Okaw Valley 25-27, 25-22, 25-18 on Monday night. The Eagles will look to ride that momentum into their second road trip in as many days when they get right back into action tonight, traveling to Martinsville for their first Egyptian Illini Conference matchup of the season.
Village of Chatham asks residents to reduce electric use to prevent outages
CHATHAM, Ill. (WICS) — The Village is asking customers served by the Village of Chatham electric utility– to voluntarily reduce electric usage on Tuesday. We're told voluntary cooperation in this effort helps maintain the continuity of electric service throughout our town. The object of this request is to...
RFK Jr. remains on Illinois ballot; Green Party, Libertarian candidates removed
Robert F. Kennedy suspended his independent presidential campaign last week, but his name will still appear on the ballot in Illinois. The Illinois State Board of Elections Electoral Board met jointly in Chicago and Springfield Friday morning to certify the names that will appear on the ballot and issued rulings on objections to...
Illinois high school rule change caused confusion and controversy. How the IHSA fixed it
Illinois' underclass high school athletes are back in the lineup for all-star events after an adjustment made this month by the state's athletic association. The Illinois High School Association has clarified — via a new definition — a by-law change that triggered confusion among those involved in its team sports, especially baseball...
Walmart recalls Great Value apple juice sold in 25 states, including Illinois
Potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic has prompted Walmart to issue an apple juice recall for more than 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in 25 states, including Illinois. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the recall a more urgent classification Friday after making its original announcement Aug. 15....
Recent sink hole draws attention to Illinois' mining history
A mine collapse may have played a factor in a sink hole in a park in Alton this summer. It created a massive hole in a soccer field and grabbed the headlines. The U.S. Geological Survey says there have been more than 7,400 coal mines in Illinois since the early 1800s. Nearly all mines are no longer in operation, but they can still cause the ground above them to sink.
Classic cars will be on display at vehicle show
The Illinois Secretary of State's office is highlighting the 60th anniversary of the iconic 1964 Ford Mustang at its annual Vehicle Show. The show will take place at the corner of Edwards and College streets in downtown Springfield, near the State Capitol, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 7. Judging will begin at 11 a.m., with the awards ceremony at 3:30 p.m.
Soccer Recap: Monticello Comes Up Short on the Road Against Warrensburg-Latham/Maroa-Forsyth
Monticello had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 3-0 to the Warrensburg-Latham/Maroa-Forsyth Cardinals on Monday. The Sages were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cardinals apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
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