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Local births from June 21-29, 2024
A boy was born to Brian and Virginia Oitker of Quincy at 3:31 p.m. June 21, 2024. A boy was born to Bryson and Sarah Jibben of Coatsburg at 8:57 a.m. June 22, 2024. A boy was born to Joseph and Brooke Dawson of Quincy at 8:42 a.m. June 23, 2024.
‘It’s Showtime!’: Illinois State Fair announces 2024 theme
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – The Illinois State Fair is coming up next month, and this year’s theme is “It’s Showtime!” State Fair officials shared how the mantra will capture the spirit of the fair from day one, onwards. “It’s Showtime!” aims to embody the State Fair’s many impressive events, from livestock shows to Grandstand performances. It […]
KKSI Athlete of the Week: Nolan Cremer, Davis County Baseball
Brenda and the team at Meridian Credit Union in Ottumwa, along with Ottumwa Radio Group, would like to congratulate Davis County Baseball Player Nolan Cremer, our 101.5 KKSI-FM Athlete of the Week!. Last Wednesday, Cremer had a Senior Night to remember. The senior smacked a tie-breaking grand slam to put...
Two Years After the Highland Park Shooting, Illinois Senators Continue to Fight for Gun Control
The 2020 Fourth of July Highland Park, Illinois parade shooting had a profound impact, and two years later the incident still very much alive. U.S. Tammy Duckworth and local officials gathered with the community to remember the seven victims, Katie Goldstein, Irina and Kevin McCarthy, Stephen Straus, Jacki Lovi Sundheim, Nicolás Toledo, and Eduardo Uvaldo.
Illinois quick hits: Fireworks death reported; Chicago NASCAR race this weekend
Fireworks death reported An Illinois man is dead after handling a firework on the Fourth of July. ABC 7 reports Chicago police were called to a residence on the city’s northwest side where they found the body of Earl Lory. The 34-year-old man sustained trauma to the body after handling a firework. Details about the accident have not been made available. Chicago NASCAR race this weekend ...
Illinois State Trooper hospitalized after being struck by car on I-94, driver cited
CHICAGO - An Illinois State Trooper is hospitalized after being struck by an oncoming vehicle on I-94 while responding to a crash overnight. The incident happened just before 3 a.m. Friday on I-94 near 75th Street. The trooper was assisting a driver involved in a separate crash on the passenger's...
Vandals destroy Gaza hostage posters at Illinois congressman’s Capitol Hill office
Posters of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, including eight Americans, were torn from the wall of Rep. Brad Schneider's Capitol Hill office in a "vile act of hate" on Independence Day, the congressman said Friday.
Illinois Residents Getting Sick Because of a Dangerous Parasite
If you've been feeling sick over the past couple of months, it may be due to a parasite that typically causes more illnesses in the summer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they're investigating an "outbreak linked to a food source" which causes a diarrheal illness reportedly due to a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, or cyclosporiasis.
US Marshals Desperately Chasing These Violent Illinois Fugitives
You know that a crime is serious once the US Marshals get involved. There are many fugitives in Illinois now that are on the radar of this elite law enforcement organization and they are urgently working to chase them down as soon as possible. If you're not familiar, the US...
Illinois politicians’ pockets deepen with new law removing contribution caps
(The Center Square) – Ahead of Illinois’ Nov. 5 election, state legislators approved a measure Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted into law that contains multiple provisions impacting elections. One provision impacts how parties can spend campaign money. The law allows for political parties, like the Democrat Party of Illinois and the Illinois House Republican Organization, to […]
Iowa Hog Farmers Struggle: Impact Of California’s Gestation Crate Ban
According to the USDA: In the wild world of hog farming, Iowa reigns supreme, churning out nearly 50 million squealers annually. But don't be fooled by all the oinks and snouts—there's drama brewing in the barnyard. California laws are impacting Iowa. Out in California, they've outlawed gestation crates for...
WQPT PBS Quad-Cities Receives New Master Control Rack
MACOMB/Moline, IL – – It’s a BIG day for WQPT PBS, Western Illinois University’s public television station, with the exciting delivery of a new Master Control rack. This state-of-the-art equipment is a significant upgrade for the station, representing a new central hub that will manage and coordinate all signals, programming and broadcast elements to ensure seamless and high-quality transmission of television.
Rural Rentals and Milkmaid Mercantile Cut the Ribbon with Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce welcomed two new members on Wednesday, adding Rural Rentals and Milkmaid Mercantile, both under one roof. Ed Shoemaker is the Owner and Operator of Rural Rentals while Amelia Shoemaker owns and runs Milkmaid Mercantile. Ed Shoemaker dives into the types of items that are...
Philo Exchange Bank President named 2024 Banker of the Year
AMELIA ISLAND, FL – During their Salute to Leadership Program at their annual conference, Illinois Bankers Association (IBA) awarded Kevin Rogers, President and CEO of Philo Exchange Bank, with the 2024 Banker of the Year Award. This annual award is the highest honor the IBA bestows on an individual...
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