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Ahead of 2024 election, women voters in the Chicago suburbs weigh in on top issues
Illinois voters are hoping to gain a better understanding of where both major presidential candidates stand on various topics after Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks Thursday night, formally accepting the Democratic nomination. Suburban women came out strong to the polls in the 2020 presidential election. "Women are more than...
Former Tilton Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Three Class A Theft Misdemeanors; Receives 24 Months Conditional Discharge
Former Tilton Police Chief David Cornett has pleaded guilty to three counts of Class A Theft Misdemeanors and will be serving sentences of 24 months of Conditional Discharge concurrently. Prior to the Friday morning (Aug 23rd) plea, and sentencing by Judge Robert E. McIntire, charges against Cornett were reviewed. He...
Oliver Anthony Goes Off-Roading in Indiana Before Concert
Country/folk singer-songwriter Oliver Anthony was all smiles after having some fun at an Indiana off-road park ahead his concert in Indianapolis. When I first ran across Oliver Anthony Music on TikTok, I was immediately intrigued. I've been listening to his music since the beginning, and I've enjoyed every tune that he's thrown at fans. Most recently, the artist was spotted hanging out in Indiana at an off-road park before a concert at White River State Park in Indianapolis. The singer-songwriter looked like he was having a fantastic time and took to social media to capture the moment.
Champaign County’s Preservation and Conservation Association holding garage sale
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Preservation and Conservation Association of Champaign County is holding a garage sale this weekend to sell off some of their inventory. The garage sale will take place both at PACA’s storage building on 1302 Parkland Count on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at their retail store from […]
U of I YMCA hosting annual ‘Dump and Run’ sale this weekend
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois YMCA is hosting its annual Dump & Run Big Sale this weekend as students return to campus. The Dump & Run program has been a campus staple for over 20 years. It collects unwanted but usable goods that can be used by college students, including furniture, electronics, […]
Effingham County Animal Shelter announces Code Red
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — The Effingham County Animal Shelter is desperately looking for adopters. Officials said there are zero kennels open, and they have lowered the adoption fees to $75. “We must have adopters to stay a no kill facility” officials wrote on Facebook. The adoption application can be found on the shelter’s Facebook page.
City: Clouded water seen in Sugar Creek came from paint spill
Clouded, white water seen in a portion of Sugar Creek running through Bloomington on Thursday was the byproduct of a paint spill, according to city officials. Multiple Bloomington agencies, including the fire department, public works and engineering, responded to an area between G.E. Road and Gill Street on Thursday evening following a report of a substance in Sugar Creek.
25 Sports Tour- Bloomington Central Catholic
PEORIA (25News Now) -The Bloomington Central Catholic Saints bring back lots of experience and talent from last year’s undefeated Illini Prairie Conference champs. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and on our WEEK 25News SmartTV streaming app. Learn more about how you can get connected to 25News streaming live news here.
Testing continues on using bacteria to remove ammonia from Normal drinking water
The Town of Normal is making progress on an experimental project to remove ammonia from town water by using bacteria. The pilot project began about a year ago. Water Department Director John Burkhart said if it works at scale, the town could save some costs on chlorine, adding the EPA requires water producers to have plans in place to deal with ammonia and may eventually regulate it more tightly.
Prep Roundup: Aug. 24, 2024
Fountain Central had its first away game at Delphi and came home a 3-2 winner on Thursday. Scores were 25-11, 21-25, 25-14, 18-25, 15-9. The team was led by seniors Rylee Simko and Jamie Harshbarger. The Mustangs are now 3-1 on the season and will play Saturday in the Faith...
Rochester Hosts Belleville West for Week Zero Scrimmage
The Rockets hosted Belleville West for a scrimmage on Friday Night. All three levels, Freshman, JV and Varsity got a chance to compete under the Rochester lights. Featured are the highlights and sights from around Rocket Booster Stadium.
Lanphier High School football coach resigned after spirited discussion over practice and fundraising
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – When Lanphier High School plays its first football game of the season on Aug. 30, there will be a new coach on the sidelines. Ademola Adeniji, after taking over as head coach in February, resigned earlier this week after what he called a “spirited discussion” with the athletic director.
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