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WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
IL speaker equates scholarship program to vouchers and against Democrat platform
(The Center Square) – The Invest in Kids school choice scholarship program that sunset last year doesn’t appear to be on the way to being revived any time soon, according to Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside. Tens of thousands of families benefited from the program that gave a 75% Illinois income tax credit to private donors who funded private school scholarships for families under a certain income threshold. After being enacted in 2017, the program ended Dec. 31, 2023. Attempts to revive the...
Central Illinois pipefitter launches labor union chapter for women
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — In August, WCIA is featuring blue-collar workers in Central Illinois. It’s commonly known as a male-dominated industry, but now, a group of women is coming together to show girls can get the job done too. When Laura Abbott graduated from the U of I, she was excited to start her teaching […]
Dawson and Buffalo firefighters respond to hit-and-run bicycle accident
DAWSON, Ill. (WICS) — On Wednesday, at 5:53 p.m. Dawson firefighters were dispatched to Sherman Rd and Prairie School Rd for a hit and run car vs bicycle accident. Dawson crews arrived to find a patient lying in a ditch and initiated care. Saints Flight was requested to the...
Pritzker says Harris ‘spent 4 years’ cleaning up Trump’s ‘mess’
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) contrasted former President Trump and Vice President Harris as “the man who left our country a total mess, and the woman who has spent four years cleaning it up,” while speaking on the second night of the Democratic National Convention.
Boil order issued for Village of Dawson
DAWSON, Ill. (WAND) - A boil order has been issued for the Village of Dawson. The boil order is due to a water main break. The advisory is for the in-town customers only. Customers should boil all drinking or cooking water before using.
Illinois quick hits: Johnson approval low as DNC continues
Johnson approval low as DNC continues New polling on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson shows the lowest approval rating for a mayor hosting the Democratic National Convention in 40 years. According to a poll by the Illinois Policy Institute, Johnson’s approval rating is just 27%. The next closest was former New York City Mayor David Dinkins in 1992 with 29% of his constituents approving of his leadership. ...
84 From ’84: Grandview, U.S.A.
With only a week left before graduation, a young dreamer itches to renounce an uninspiring scholarship, stand up to his despotic father and pursue a career in oceanography. But, has anyone ever spread his wings away from Grandview, U.S.A.?. Cast:. Jamie Lee Curtis as Michelle ‘Mike’ Cody. C....
Chatham residents complain about odor from nearby field
CHATHAM, Ill. (WICS) — There have been multiple complaints about the smell in the Village of Chatham. We're told by the Chatham Police Department thata large pile of chicken manure is being spread on a field east of Ball Elementary.
Decatur mom convicted of killing her toddler not granted retrial
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A Decatur woman convicted of killing her 19-month-old son in 2019 has not been granted a retrial by the Illinois Supreme Court. Jessica Logan was sentenced to 33 years in prison for murdering her 19-month-old son in October of 2019. Logan believes the actions of investigators should have constituted a retrial in Macon County.
Watch out for this Christian Co. phone scam involving fake law enforcement officers
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Christian County Sheriff’s Office is warning people of a phone scam involving fake officers. The department got wind of the scam Wednesday morning after 20 people from the community called the department confused. Somebody used a fake name and pretended to be a department officer named “Michael Thomas.” The […]
Denny Doerfler of New Berlin, IL
Denny Doerfler of New Berlin, IL joined the Real Rock Army today … brought to you by Sievers Equipment and Sievers JCB!. Denny says KSHE plays nonstop rock & roll music. He was born to love music and KSHE is the answer to keep me going. Denny is a...
Season Preview: Pleasant Plains Volleyball
Assistant Coaches: Michayla Lobb, Kelsey Lee, Molly Wilcockson. Postseason: Elite Eight (Supers) Biggest Rival Game Every Year: SHG, Williamsville, Athens. Top Returnees from Fall 2023 (name-position-year) Anna Weber MH Junior, Willow Milkint RS Junior, Anna Cormeny, OH Senior, Izzy Lynch L/DS Senior. Who are the newcomers we should know about...
Jacksonville Taco Gringo Site Moving Due to Possible Site Contamination, Building Damages
A popular Jacksonville restaurant is being forced to move according to its owners because of property damage and contamination. A new location for Taco Gringo is currently under construction in the 1100 block of West Morton Avenue, next door to the new Starbucks. It’s current location at 501 South Main has been in operation for more than 40 years, and has been a staple restaurant for Jacksonville. According to owner Jim Mizeur, it was the original store started by his father for a franchise that now has 5 other locations: 4 in Springfield and one in Taylorville.
Preseason Soccer Preview: Pleasant Plains
Pleasant Plains, IL. (WICS) — Pleasant Plains is coming off a 14-win season and a run to the Sectional Semifinals. This was their first time reaching both those milestones since 2019. Coming into this year they lost five starters from last year including multiple defenders. With a team that has multiple different players stepping into bigger roles, Head Coach Greg Bryan said you have to give guys the chance to prove themselves.
Benld City government to bid on downtown building, Council discusses status of sports park development
Benld City Council members voted unanimously Monday night to authorize Mayor Jim Kelly to submit a bid to purchase a commercial building on Central Avenue. A limit on the maximum bid was set in executive session and was not publicly disclosed. The building in which the city is interested also...
Decatur sees unemployment increase over July 2023
August 22, 2024 – According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in all fourteen metropolitan areas for the year ending July 2024, including in Decatur. The not-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of...
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