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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...
Illinois quick hits: Pritzker endorses Harris; legislator cancels event after alleged threat
Pritzker endorses Harris Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate for the November election. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was not seeking reelection. Pritzker praised Biden for his service with an initial statement. Monday morning, Pritzker's campaign said he is proud to endorse Harris,...
Paxton Aquatic Wildcats win home meet over Gibson Area Swim Team
PAXTON – The Paxton Aquatic Wildcats defeated the Gibson Area Swim Team 259-171 on Monday. The Paxton girls won 175-68 while the GAST boys won 103-84. In the girls’ age 8-and-under 100-meter medley relay, Paxton’s Emma Doolen, Kinley Garrell, Reagan Loschen and Maci Stafford finished first with a time of 2:27.
Fisher grad Palmer eager to coach his alma mater
Jul. 23—FISHER — Jeff Palmer knows a thing or two about Fisher's football program. He played for the Bunnies under coach Gil Downey before graduating in 1986, helping lay the groundwork for three straight Class 1A playoff appearances in the years that followed. Later, he assisted his son, Jake, when the younger Palmer was the Bunnies' head coach from 2016-2021. And he's set to lead a staff of ...
‘Shelter, enrichment, opportunity’: New McLean County Animal Control building breaks ground
SHIRLEY – A familiar place for animal control will now have a new place of operation. McLean County Animal Control broke ground Tuesday morning on a new building just east of Shirley. Animal control currently has 23 dog kennels, 16 cat kennels and eight kennels in their isolation room.
Champaign County seeking election judges ahead of November
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Clerk & Recorder is calling for poll workers as the presidential election draws nearer. Election judges ensure that polling places remain accessible and run smoothly on Election Day and during early voting. Responsibilities include opening and closing the polls, handling all election materials, giving assistance, checking that only […]
Bloomington Liquor Commission rejects controversial application for liquor store and smoke shop
The Bloomington Liquor Commission has rejected an application for a liquor license from an out-of-town businessman who sought to open a packaged liquor store in an abandoned Family Video building near the Park Place subdivision in west Bloomington. The proposed shop, called Galaxy Liquor and Smoke, would have been situated...
McLean County Judge hands down over 100-year sentence to a Riverdale man
BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County Judge sentenced a Riverdale man to over 100 years behind bars Monday afternoon. The case revolves around the shooting death of 20-year-old Jaleel Johnson. Johnson was shot in October 2020 in the 1600 block of Iowa St. Earlier this year, a jury found Malcom...
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Several new offers out
Jul. 23—Illinois keeps building out its recruiting board — in the Class of 2025 and (way) beyond. New offers include one to Class of 2025 four/five-star guard Cayden Boozer, per 247Sports, another to unranked 2025 forward Gavin Gores and a very early offer to Class of 2028 in-state wing Cole Kelley. Boozer, of course, is the highest profile of the bunch. The 6-foot-4 guard out of Miami and ...
Field day provides diverse avenues to resiliency, sustainability in agriculture
URBANA, Ill. — As the agriculture industry has grown and evolved over the centuries, numerous environmental and societal factors have constantly challenged its resilience. Today is no different. To achieve sustainable agricultural operations, farmers must continue to adopt new technologies and management practices to adapt to present-day factors. Doing this requires exploration, integration, and partnership.
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