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Bob Asmussen | Boom, boom, who's going to spark the Illini?
Jul. 3—CHAMPAIGN — It is officially fireworks season. For the next few days at least, the skies will light up at night in communities across the state and nation. Part of the American experience. We love to blow stuff up (safety first, of course). Bret Bielema hopes the fireworks extend deep into the 2024 football season. Who will be lighting the matches for Illinois? Here are 10 on the ...
Illinois Year in Review | Most publicized
Jul. 3—Illinois pours resources into football and men's basketball. Much like every other college program that fields teams in both. So it's no surprise that group generated the most headlines in the 2023-24 school year. Our Scott Richey spotlights the top 10 most publicized athletes, coaches and entities: No one — and nothing — captured more headlines in the last six months than Shannon. What ...
The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: July 3, 2024
Jul. 3—➜ . The league recognized all 28 athletes earning the conference's most prestigious award on Tuesday. ➜ . The race starts and finishes on Kirby Avenue between State Farm Center and Memorial Stadium. ➜ in California and continue for two more weeks in both Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. It's a chance to watch former Illini like , and others. First-place votes the Kansas football team ...
APL presents KittenFest Adoption Event July 19th - July 22nd
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Animal Protective League (APL) presents KittenFest Adoption Event. The event will be from noon to 5 p.m. July 19th through July 22nd at APL, 1001 Taintor Rd, Springfield IL 62702. Additionally this will extend to offsite adoptions at PetSmart, 3183 South Veterans Parkway 11...
Firefighter entry-level test applications open; orientation set for July 18
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The upcoming testing process for entry-level firefighter positions is approaching. This is an opportunity for individuals seeking to serve their community and join a dynamic team dedicated to public safety. Applications will be accepted online here until Sunday, July 28, at 11:00 p.m. If there...
Have a blast at your choice of area pyrotechnic shows
Happy Fourth of July! From local neighborhoods to area towns, the fireworks have been going up for days now in our traditional celebration of the nation's birthday. Haven't seen any organized shows yet? No worries. Several shows will occur today (Wednesday, July 3) through Friday in Springfield, Chatham, Dawson, Franklin, Jacksonville, Petersburg, Lincoln, Sherman and other locales. Notable celebrations happening on Thursday – Independence Day - the Fireworks Extravaganza and Concert at Knight's Action Park/Trade Winds Pub and Chatham Jaycees Freedom Fest in Chatham Community Park. Other shows are set in Franklin, Jacksonville and Sherman, just to name a few. Friday's big show is the popular annual Rock the Dock celebration at Lake Springfield Marina. All area events include live music, food, children's activities and more. Play your cards right and you could see four straight nights of fireworks culminating with those at the Loami Celebration on Saturday at Colburn Park. And lest we forget, fireworks shows are scheduled tonight and Thursday at Robin Roberts Stadium after the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes games.
Boys & Girls Clubs to dedicate new location and honor Andre Iguodala
Springfield, IL – (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Passion, discipline, courage, communication, adaptability, and resilience. Those are just some of the attributes for success that Linda Shanklin said the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois (BGCCIL) instilled in her son Andre Iguodala. On July 9, Iguodala will be honored for his recent induction into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Hall of Fame. The event will also serve as the dedication for the BGCCIL administrative building at 430 W. Jefferson St.
Rain remains likely on the Fourth of July in the Springfield area
It could be a soggy Fourth of July in the Springfield area. The National Weather Service in Lincoln is forecasting precipitation for both Wednesday and Thursday. Meteorologist Nicole Albano said a cold front moving into the area Wednesday could likely trigger rain chances, especially if it lingers into Thursday. ...
Bourbonnais, IL – Chemical Leak Contained at CSL Behring Plant
Bourbonnais, IL – Firefighters from the Bourbonnais Fire Protection District and several other local fire agencies responded to a chemical leak at the CSL Behring plant early Wednesday morning. According to Fire Chief Jim Keener, the incident occurred just after 7 a.m. when an employee was transferring a corrosive...
Bret Bielema leads seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field
Let’s just say Bret Bielema won’t be on The Voice anytime soon. The Illini’s head coach led a rousing rendition of Take Me Out To The Ballgame during the seventh inning stretch Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. It was part of the Cubs’ Illini Night. Illinois...
What new Illinois laws mean for Oak Park
Illinois’ new laws went into effect July 1, including a minimum wage increase and a gas tax increase. In Chicago and in Cook County, which encompasses Oak Park, minimum wage workers will now make a base pay of $16.20 per hour. Before, the minimum wage was $15.80 per hour.
Red Barn Golf Course reportedly suggests homeowners pay for its $187,000 driving range net
ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - A yellow golf ball rests in grass a few meters from a Summit Condos home in Rockton. Ahead of it, an orange construction fence separates the backyard from the Red Barn Golf Course driving range. “It possibly could give someone a heart attack at an age...
UIPD phones down, 9-1-1 still available
The University sent out another Illini-Alert, notifying the campus population that the UIPD phones have been fixed. The University sent out an Illini-Alert on Wednesday, reporting that the University of Illinois Police Department phones are down. This does not include 9-1-1 services. UIPD says that 217-333-8911 or 9-1-1 can still...
Three-star 2025 DB Desmond Straughton commits to Illinois
Illinois football has added to its 2025 recruiting class with the commitment of Desmond Straughton, a three-star defensive back at Roseville High School in Michigan. He announced his commitment via X last week after an official visit to the University. Straughton, standing at 6-foot-1 and 192 pounds, is ranked by...
Freedom Fridays return to Rantoul this month
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — Freedom Fridays are back in the Village of Rantoul. Downtown Rantoul will host the weekly event from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday in July. There will be a fun zone for kids, including bounce houses, games and balloon animals. For the adults, there will be a bags tournament with a […]
Mahomet museum brings Central Illinois history to present day
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Museum of the Grand Prairie in Mahomet is filled with exhibits displaying our culture. It’s a place to learn about the timeline of Central Illinois prairies and the primitive tools in our past. You can also learn about the history of Abraham Lincoln. “He had a very strong presence here […]
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