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People in Illinois will soon be able to open their ID's on their phone
METROPOLIS, IL—Mobile IDs are an option in more than ten states, and thanks to House Bill 4592, which is now law, Illinois will soon join the list. The Illinois secretary of state's office says it's part of its broader focus on modernizing and bringing new technology to what has become an outdated office.
Greensburgh woman accused of trying to hit teen sister with her car
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Greensburgh woman is facing disorderly conduct charges after allegedly trying to hit her sister with her car in Evansville. Evansville Police say they responded to a family dispute where the reporter, a 13-year old teen, told dispatch her sister, Dorries Williams, was drunk and trying to hit her with her […]
Two hurt in car vs. train accident in Daviess County
DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — Two people were taken to the hospital following a car versus train accident in eastern Daviess County Saturday. Daviess County Sheriff Brad Youngman said around 1:15PM, a car traveling northbound along Hwy 2830 near Maceo was crossing the railroad tracks when it was struck by a westbound train.
Semi driver killed in Vermillion County crash
VERMILLION COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - A Daviess County man was killed after a semi crashed north of Clinton. It happened shortly after 2 p.m. Friday on State Road 63, about a half mile north of Elanco. The Vermillion County Sheriff's Office said a semi ran off the road and crashed...
Illinois gives local governments ability to ‘bypass’ referendum requirements
(The Center Square) – At least four initiatives coming out of the Illinois General Assembly in the last two years waive the referendum requirements that local authorities traditionally have had to follow to spend tax dollars. Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed into law Senate Bill 464, which allows the North Chicago School District the ability to make school renovations without going to referendum. Generally, school districts need direct voter approval...
Governor Pritzker Announces Record Tourism Growth in 2023
CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Tourism announced Illinois welcomed 112 million domestic and international visitors who spent $47 billion in 2023 – an increase of 1 million visitors and $3 billion in spending from 2022, according to data provided by Tourism Economics. This surge in tourism also led to a new all-time high in hotel tax revenue figures in FY24, totaling $322 million —a 4.5% increase over the previous record set in FY23.
Daylight saving time, first day of fall: Here's what to know as autumn inches closer
With the start of fall just over a month away, many are wondering about the end of another milestone: daylight saving time. The bi-annual switching of the clocks will once again return, marking the end of daylight saving time in Illinois, but not until much later in the season. Here's...
Judge dismisses professor-led ‘intellectual diversity’ lawsuit, calls claims ‘premature’
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — A federal judge in Indiana on Wednesday dismissed a professor-led lawsuit alleging the state’s new university “intellectual diversity” requirements are unconstitutionally vague, and declined to issue a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the new law. Judge Sarah Evans Barker, of the U.S. District Court in Indiana’s Southern District, ruled that the […]
VCSO: Man arrested for DUI after nearly crashing into sheriff cruiser
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A 42-year-old man is facing several charges after police say he was drunk driving overnight on Evansville’s east side. Around 2:30 a.m. deputies pulled over a gray Ford SUV at Vogel Road and N. Congress Avenue for traffic violations. Vanderburgh Co. Sheriff deputies say the...
Owensboro Multicultural Festival celebrates diversity in the community
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - A long-running festival in Owensboro is returning Saturday for its 26th year. On August 17, the Owensboro Multicultural Festival is giving attendees the opportunity to discover world cultures through music, food, art, dance and exhibits. This year’s theme is “Threads of Unity”, according to organizers with...
Mt. Vernon animal shelter holding groundbreaking ceremony Saturday
MT. VERNON, Ind. (WFIE) - Newlife Rescue & Adoption in Mt. Vernon is holding a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday afternoon. The groundbreaking is at noon, but officials say they will still be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers say they will not be doing any dog “meet and greets”...
‘I heard fentanyl is sweet’: Boonville man charged with drug possession
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Boonville man is facing charges of possession of a controlled substance after he was found passed out in the backseat of a person’s vehicle. Evansville Police say Wesley Sellner passed out suddenly in the backseat of a vehicle after he had allegedly “done a line” of heroin. Police searched the […]
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Illinois Now Has Blueprint for K-12 Schools to Teach Dangers of Overdose
Illinois public schools wishing to teach their students about the dangers of overdoses and substance use disorder now have a blueprint to do so from the state. The Illinois State Board of Education published the resource guides in accordance with a law passed in 2023. While a school’s use of any of the state’s resource guides is […]
It’s A Historic Time For Illinois High School Girls Sports
It's a very exciting time for high school sports in Illinois with a new opportunity starting this fall for the female athletes. High School Girls Flag Football Kicks Off Officially This Fall In Illinois. It's been an amazing year for women's sports. A year ago, a world record-breaking crowd of...
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