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Bears President Kevin Warren meets with Illinois governor to discuss stadium plan
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has made clear that he does not think building a stadium for the Bears is a good use of taxpayers’ money, but yesterday he agreed to listen to what Bears President Kevin Warren had to say about it. However, after the meeting, Pritzker’s spokesman told...
Illinois is setting the stage to use federal funding to provide broadband service statewide
(The Center Square) – Now that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration has approved Illinois’ proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, implementation is underway. The approval enables the state to request access to funding for the BEAD program. Devon Braunstein, director of the Illinois Office of Broadband, said Illinois will be receiving just over $1 billion for the broadband rollout. ...
Children living in southern IL affected by hardship receive new shoes
ANNA, Ill. (KBSI)- WIBH Radio in Anna announced that children shoes purchased through its annual Warm Soles, New Hope Campaign, which ended in May, have arrived and are ready for pick-up. Shoes are available free of charge in sizes 7 toddler to 5. kids while supplies last. The shoes are...
Illinois news in brief: Madigan seeks to have bribery charges tosses; ISU student trial delayed; section of I-55 closed
Madigan's defense team wants bribery charges tossed Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are seeking to get some of the corruption counts against him tossed out. Madigan’s lawyers are seeking dismissal of 14 of the 23 counts in light of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the bribery case of the former mayor of Portage, Indiana. The court narrowed the scope of federal public corruption law, finding that it is a criminal act to take bribes before an official act but not if...
1-year-old dies after being left in hot car
FAIRFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — A Wayne County woman is facing involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment charges after police say she left two children inside of a hot vehicle. Illinois State Police say Adreian Hooper, 36, of Fairfield, was charged on Tuesday, July 16, with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the life...
Mud Volleyball Tournament takes place at the Posey County Fair
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT)- The Posey County Fair got a bit muddy on Wednesday night. Players took part in the annual Mud Volleyball Tournament, which has been held at the fair for a number of years. One group that has been playing since 2018 says that the mud makes it harder to play, but they […]
Convicted Drug Dealer Receives 15 Year Sentence
An Elberfeld man convicted of dealing drugs will spend 15 years in prison. 30-year-old Cody Smith admitted delivering meth to an undercover informant in Posey County on two separate occasions. He also admitted to visiting a Mt. Vernon residence on two occasions where the drug deals occurred. Smith and 21...
Man sentenced to 170 years for Posey County murder
MOUNT VERNON, Ind (WEHT) — A man who pleaded guilty in a double murder in Posey County was sentenced to 170 years in prison. Austin Kusturin entered the plea in May, right before his trial was set to begin. He had been charged in the deaths of John and Elizabeth Hall. Their bodies were discovered […]
Indiana burger chain named one of the best regional fast food brands in the nation
A northwest Indiana dining scene staple has been named one of the best regional fast food chains in the U.S. Schoop’s Hamburgers was ranked number 10 in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Best Regional Fast Food category released Wednesday. The 1950s-style restaurant chain is known for...
What's the goal of Explore Evansville's planned land purchase? Here's what to know.
EVANSVILLE — Nearly 67 acres of farmland could be added to Explore Evansville's portfolio in Northern Vanderburgh County, but what its use hasn't been decided yet. The Vanderburgh County Council approved nearly $1.1 million for the purchase of two parcels of land near the Deaconess Sports Park and Goebel Sports Park. There...
KY Poison Control Center urges caution amid recall of edibles
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Poison Control Center is warning Kentuckians to not buy or consume Diamond Shruumz brand products, including chocolate bars, cones and gummies. All flavors of these products have been recalled because they have been linked to severe illness. Officials say Diamond Shruumz brand products were sold online and at a […]
Kentucky Parents of Public School Students Check Your Mailbox For Summer EBT Program Benefits
So, the other day we received a letter in the mail and a surprise we were not expecting. Two envelopes from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department of Community Based Services. One was a letter about the Summer EBT program and the other was an...
Death investigation on East Louisiana St. in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – (WEHT) – Evansville Police is investigating a death on the 300 block of East Louisiana Street in Evansville. Dispatch says the initial call came in at 8:02 p.m. regarding shots fired, and an officer on scene says police were investigating a death. A lieutenant with EPD confirmed a body has been found […]
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