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Pritzker signs several auto, medical service-related bills
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed several bills into law, including legislation involving vehicle safety and medical care. Some will go into effect immediately while others will not be actualized until January 1, 2025. Legislation like House Bills 4255 and 5370 were put forth to improve safety around emergency scenes. HB4255 […]
Doctor suffering heart attack during Illinois marathon saved by son
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Doctor Rafael Ruggeri was running the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon this year when he suddenly collapsed at Meadowbrook Park. He was having a heart attack. Luckily, his son Isaac was running with him, and Isaac had just been trained on CPR a few weeks before...
New shelter to help homeless veterans in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Ill. (WAND) — A new resource is coming to struggling veterans in Logan County. Hope on 5th is a former nursing home which will soon become a homeless shelter for veterans. Renovations are underway, but a fundraiser will take place this Friday evening starting at 6pm at the...
Bloomington pawn shops raided by Illinois Attorney General's Office
Authorities have raided at least two pawn shops in Bloomington. As of late afternoon Tuesday, a number of government SUVs were at Midwest Exchange on East Empire Street in Bloomington. Bloomington Police confirmed Monster Pawn on RT Dunn Drive in Bloomington also was blocked off and law enforcement officers were...
Mini-Marathon & Fun Day – Sat. July 27, 10am-2pm / Friendly Town at Lincoln Park
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE. The Danville Police Department, along with OSF Healthcare and members of our community, are hosting a Mini-Marathon and Fun Day promoting fitness and healthy lifestyles for our community’s children!. There will be Disk Golf, Football, Soccer, Bocce Ball, Bags, food trucks,...
14-year-old killed in Neoga ATV accident
NEOGA, Ill. (WCIA) — A 14-year-old boy from Neoga has died after an ATV accident Monday afternoon. Greg Epperson, the Deputy Coroner of Coles County, confirmed with WCIA that Graydon Mendenhall was seriously hurt in an accident on his family’s property around noon. After turning a corner too fast, Mendenhall fell off of the ATV […]
PHOTOS: Firefighters quickly extinguish flaming minivan in Vermilion Co.
CATLIN, Ill. (WCIA) — No one was hurt after a minivan burst into flames in Catlin Monday evening. Officials with the Catlin Fire Protection District posted about the incident on their Facebook page. They said firefighters were dispatched to Webster and McKinley Streets at 6:37 p.m. for a vehicle on fire. When they arrived, the […]
Rivian R2 Garners ‘Well Over 100,000’ Preorders
When the Rivian R2 concept rolled onto the stage during its reveal event early this year, it received a thunderous applause from the audience. The electric crossover aims to herald a new era for Rivian as it now targets the mass market with a more affordable model. Looking at the reservation numbers, it seems like the anticipation is building up.
‘Why Isn’t She In Prison?!’: White Woman Who Falsely Accused Black Man of Rape Is ‘Pampered’ By Dr. Phil During Face-to-Face Meeting with the Wrongly Convicted Man
Dr. Phil reintroduced a video clip from a 2008 episode of his talk show last week, highlighting the incredible story of a Chicago woman who […] ‘Why Isn’t She In Prison?!’: White Woman Who Falsely Accused Black Man of Rape Is ‘Pampered’ By Dr. Phil During Face-to-Face Meeting with the Wrongly Convicted Man
Aurora woman paying it forward after winning $1M on scratch-off ticket
AURORA, Ill. — A woman won $1 million on a scratch-off ticket bought at a liquor store in Aurora. Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green struck it rich off a $10 MONOPOLY 50X scratch-off ticket from the Illinois Lottery, that was bought at Ruby’s Liquor, located at 1535 Butterfield Road. Her first thought? How she could pay it forward. “I’ve given away […]
Heartland Community College Lincoln enrolling expanded welding courses
LINCOLN, Ill. (WICS) — Heartland Community College Lincoln is now enrolling students in new welding classes. The HCC Lincoln program provides more opportunity for Logan county students while also maintaining the welding skills and industrial technology offerings on the Main Campus in Normal. Lincoln welding classes will be held...
Clarendon Hills team representing Illinois in Little League Softball World Series
They are suburban softball stars.The Little League Team from Clarendon Hills representing Illinois in the Little League Softball World Series.They're three wins away from the national championship title.The team captains joined ABC7 to talk about their upcoming game against Missouri. They also talked about how long they have played together and what they are hearing from their friends and family back home.The championship game is Friday. You can see all the games on ESPN+.
Illinois is paying $380,000+ to WHO???
You will NEVER guess whose salary in the Land of Lincoln was over $380,000 last year...Taxpayer dollars are going to this person and I guarantee you have ZERO idea who this person is or what they do... According to an article from the Illinois State Journal-Register (they are a FANTASTIC...
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