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‘Equity, equality and parity': Illinois' road to reparations explained
In early 2022, Illinois became the second of three U.S. states to establish a commission to provide reparations for African American descendants of slavery. Through subsequent board meetings, public hearings and oversight from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the goals of the group, titled Illinois' African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC), are starting to take shape.
Ramsey Man Facing Multiple Felony Counts In Fayette County Court
A Ramsey man is facing multiple felony counts in Fayette County Court. 33 year old Justin D. Blackburn is charged with Aggravated Battery to a Police Officer, which is a Class 2 Felony. Information on the charge says Blackburn is alleged to have pushed back on the Police Officer, causing a laceration to the left elbow. Blackburn is also facing a charge of Domestic Battery-Prior, which is a Class 4 Felony. Information says that Blackburn allegedly threw a can of beer at a family or household member, striking them in the head. Blackburn is also charged with Criminal Trespass to Residence-Person Present, which is a Class 4 Felony. Information states that Blackburn entered a residence in Ramsey at a time when he is alleged to have known one or more persons were present in the residence.
Madison County Fair wraps up this weekend
The Madison County Fair is winding down with demo derbies this weekend at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Highland. The derbies will be the center of attention tonight (Friday) and tomorrow, and family day wraps up the fair on Sunday. Fair Board member Chelsey Amman tells The Big Z the...
Local Man Gets Permit, With Conditions
MADISON COUNTY — Nathan Miller got what he was seeking from the Madison County Board at its most recent meeting, approval of a special use permit for him to operate a landscaping services business at 8140 Lebanon Road south of Troy, but with the requirement that he add bathroom facilities for his nine employees at the site.
Springfield native Ryan Held and USA 4x100 freestyle relay team brings home the gold
PARIS (WAND) -- The USA men's 4x100 freestyle relay team is bringing home the gold medal from Paris. In the prelims Springfield native Ryan Held led the team off swimming a 48.52 leg with the team finishing with a time of 3:12.61 to finish second in their heat. Heading into...
Renewed calls to end Chicago’s sanctuary status ahead of expected migrant surge
(The Center Square) – With the city of Chicago already spending as much as $1.5 million a day for migrant housing and thousands of new arrivals expected in the weeks ahead, local activist Tio Hardiman is renewing his call for the city to reverse its sanctuary city status. For the past two years, Chicago has received more than 45,000 foreign nationals from the southern U.S. border, where border communities have been inundated with border crossers. The taxpayer costs for Illinois and the city of Chicago...
Maid Rite celebrates 100th anniversary
Springfield — The nation's first drive thru turned 100 today. Maid Rite Sandwich Shop in Springfield is celebrating their rich history with classic cars, great music, and throwback prices on menu items. Visitors can buy a Maid Rite or drink at regular price and get a second for a...
WATCH: 2024 DCLI Public Safety Camp
July 27, 2024 – The Jerry J Dawson Civic Leadership Institute hosted 14 local students for the 2nd year of the DCLI Public Safety Camp. The 4 week program exposed students to various areas of public safety, from police and fire, to forensics and corrections. Watch the video now!
2024 NV5 Invitational purse, winner’s share, Korn Ferry Tour prize money payout
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - JUNE 30: Max McGreevy poses with the Memorial Health Championship trophy after winning the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS at Panther Creek Country Club on June 30, 2024 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) The 2024 NV5 Invitational purse is set for $1,000,000, with...
The Adams Street fire public forum
The Citizens Club of Springfield held a public forum this morning downtown at the Hoogland Center for the Arts to discuss the Adams Street Fire. The four guest speakers were owner of The Wakery Elizabeth Wake, President of Moving Pillsbury Forward Chris Richmond, owner of two the buildings affected by the fire Chris Nickell, and owner of The Cats’ Pyjamas Cat Café Tom Raymond.
Earthquake scares on Social Media
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 27, 2024 – Several social media users recently have been highlighting recent National Guard earthquake drills in downtown St. Louis. Many of these social media users have begun to raise alarm for a potential major earthquake along the New Madrid Fault line. Videos seen by millions claim seismologists are predicting a catastrophic, about a 7.5 magnitude, earthquake to happen in the next fifty years, one that could split the country in half, cause damage to nearly half of the country, and put large parts of the country underwater. Though the question remains: Is a country splitting earthquake expected to hit the New Madrid fault line in the next fifty years?
Woman injured in shooting at gas station on Tucker Boulevard
ST. LOUIS — A woman was injured after a shooting in St. Louis early Saturday morning. District 4 officers from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department arrived at the scene of the Shell gas station at Tucker Boulevard and Convention Plaza. Police said they found a 25-year-old woman who...
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