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OPRF switches gears after Illinois requires ACT exam for graduation
With an official switch back to the ACT exam, Oak Park and River Forest High School District 209 will be looking to bring in services to help students prepare for the college readiness assessment. “We have outside agencies that will come in and provide ACT support or test prep, just...
Mike Singletary football card, US currency sheets and gold Rolex among unclaimed property up for auction
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Illinois State Treasurer, Michael Frerichs, will host a preview of unclaimed property set for auction at the Illinois State Fair. Items include a woman’s 18-karat yellow gold Rolex Oyster watch, Mike Singletary and Troy Aikman football cards, uncut sheets of American currency, and a variety of collectible coins, bills, and precious metals.
Hannibal power outage planned for Hazel and Grand streets, HBPW replacing poles July 25
Hannibal, Mo. (KHQA) — Hannibal Board of Public Works has issued a notice for a scheduled power outage. On Thursday, July 25, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the HBPW electric crew will replace two electric poles in the outlined area including portions of the following streets: Hazel and Grand.
Illinois House hearing into how pharmacy benefit managers affect drug prices
(The Center Square) – Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, which negotiate the terms for prescription drug access for much of the country, was the focus of an Illinois House hearing Tuesday. PBMs have been in the spotlight in recent years, with the U.S. Congress seeking to increase transparency into the industry’s operations and their effect on prescription drug prices. Pharmacists have urged Illinois state lawmakers to enact legislation banning certain...
Explore nature with Hannibal Parks: Join the free 'Bats Eat Bugs' hike and 'Creek Walk'
Hannibal, MO (KHQA) — Looking for a way to enjoy these beautiful summer days this weekend?. Join Hannibal Parks and Rec during their Sodalis Nature programs. Held at the Sodalis Nature Preserve, you can walk the trails and learn more about nature during the "Bats Eat Bugs" night hike and the morning "Creek Walk."
Payson church selling ‘one of a kind’ home that once served as station on Underground Railroad
PAYSON, Ill. — A Payson house believed to have been a station on the Underground Railroad is available for purchase. Realtor David Hawkins of Mays Realtors is selling the home at 102 N. Park, which was completed in 1840. “It’s unique,” Hawkins said. “In a lot of ways, this...
Illinois Congressman Sorensen’s Priorities for Savanna, Sherrard Included in Infrastructure Bill
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the inclusion of investments for Western Illinois in the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), legislation that authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to carry out major water infrastructure upgrades across the country. Following Sorensen’s advocacy, the bill was passed out of the...
Payson's Old Settlers Picnic celebrates 130 years with family fun & Honor Flight donation
Payson, Ill. (KHQA) — The community is invited to join in the celebration at the 130th Annual Payson Old Settlers Picnic this August. The event is taking place August 2nd through August 4th in Payson, Illinois, at Payson South Park. This year’s Parade Marshals are members of the Bunte...
Senior Legion Baseball — Pacific Post 320 vs. Hannibal Post 55, SuperZone 1 Tournament
Hannibal Post 55 defeated Pacific Post 320 in the Senior Legion SuperZone 1 Tournament in Jefferson City Friday, July 19. To order photo reprints, click the "Buy This Photo" button below the photo you are viewing. Reprints are processed through our photo lab partner MyCapture. Photo orders can now be processed any time, day or night, through our safe secure and easy to use system. We now offer a wide range of photo reprint products including Coffee Mugs, Shirts, Canvas Prints and MORE! Order your reprints today! Photos and other materials on this website are property of the Missourian and are protected by copyright law. Reproduction is unlawful. You may not duplicate this material.
It’s Time! Adams County Fair is Underway Here’s the Full Schedule
It's Adams County Fair time and here are some of the big events coming up this year at the fair. 8:00 AM -- 4-H Equine Judging (Horse Arena) 6:00 PM -- Little Mr. & Miss Adams County Fair (Grandstand Stage) 6:30 PM -- 12 & Under Pee Wee Horse Show...
Gillespie Woman Seeks Funds For Final Tennessee Mountain Trip
GILLESPIE - Anna Reiniesch, a 39-year-old woman from Gillespie, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to fulfill her final wish of visiting the Tennessee mountains. Reiniesch, who is on hospice care due to liver failure and Stage 5 kidney failure, hopes to make the trip at the end of August. "I...
Explore More Illinois Welcomes Back Chicago Red Stars
Explore More Illinois, RAILS’ online cultural and recreational pass program for Illinois libraries, welcomes back for the 2024 season, the Chicago Red Stars in Bridgeview!. Established in 2007, the Red Stars were a founding member of the former Women’s Professional Soccer and would later become one of the original eight teams to form the National Women’s Soccer League in 2013. The Red Stars have made the playoffs in six consecutive years from 2015-2020, clinching the team’s first appearance in the NWSL Championship in the 2019 season as well as appearing in the NWSL’s Challenge Cup Final in 2020.
Two Galesburg Natives Take Top Crowns in 2024 Li’l Miss Illinois
Two young girls represented Galesburg in the 2024 Miss Illinois Youth Program and came home with the top places. Kynleigh Fox was crowned the 2024 Li’l Miss Illinois, who is 9 years old and in 4th Grade, shares her experience:. “My experience was fun and doing all the stuff...
NextEra considers restarting Iowa nuclear plant amid rising demand for carbon-free energy
NextEra is looking at restarting the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa, CEO John Ketchum said. The Duane Arnold plant ceased operations in 2020 after 45 years of service. Demand for nuclear power is growing as the tech sector and utilities scramble for carbon-free energy. NextEra Energy is considering restarting...
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