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Satellite runs across Illinois help support Memphis to Peoria St. Jude run fundraising efforts
PEORIA, Ill. – Each summer, runners from central Illinois journey down to Memphis, Tenn. for the St. Jude Runs, running 465 miles back to Peoria and raising money for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. But they’re not alone in their effort. Nearly 30 satellite runs from all...
Illinois Attorney General defends gun ban with reference to attempted assassination of former president
(The Center Square) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the attempted assassination of former President Trump demonstrates why the state’s gun ban should remain in place. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that Illinois’ ban is ‘highly suspect because it broadly prohibits common semiautomatic firearms used for lawful purposes.” In a discussion at the City Club of Chicago, Attorney General Raoul questioned whether the text of the Second...
Three Central Illinois farm families named finalists for conservation award
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Three farm families from Central Illinois were recognized for their exemplary efforts in conservation agriculture when the Sand County Foundation announced the finalists for the 2024 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award. Lance Irving, director of the Leopold Conservation Award Program, took the stage Sunday night, July...
Taylorville Kiwanis Club Hosts Drive-Thru Donation Day
The Taylorville Kiwanis Club once again held a drive-thru donation day on Saturday, in front of our studios at 918 East Park Street in Taylorville. Duane Stock and Carl Goebel manned the tent and accepted non-perishable foods and monetary donations to benefit the Taylorville Food Pantry. Live on Groovy 97.3...
When one newspaper helps another: Jacksonville Journal-Courier saves the day
By the time I finally delivered a stack of 88 copies of the July 17 edition of the Ford County Chronicle to the first of our 16 newsstands late Thursday night, I had driven more than 300 miles over the previous five hours, stopping only briefly at my destination on the other side of the state — the Jacksonville Journal-Courier’s printing press in historical downtown Jacksonville — to pick up the 1,300 copies of the Chronicle that they printed so graciously earlier that evening, saving our Wednesday paper from being yet another day late.
Weather wise: a watch vs. a warning
Knowing the difference between a Watch vs a Warning is crucial in knowing what steps you need to take to keep you and your family safe when severe weather hits. The National Weather Service says a “Watch” is used when the risk of hazardous weather is possible but its occurrence, location, or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so those who need to set their plans in motion can do so. People should have a plan of action in case a storm threatens, and they should listen for later information and possible Warnings, especially when planning travel or outdoor activities.
Fall 2024 school start dates around the area
Springfield, Ill. (WICS) — The 2024 - 2025 school year is right around the corner! To help you plan, we are building a comprehensive list of all of the start dates in the area that we know of at this time:. *Highlighted schools include web links. Champaign Public Schools...
Aetna hosts back-to-school fair with free supplies and health resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Aetna Better Health of Illinois is hosting a Back to School Health & Resources Fair on Saturday, July 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to pick up new backpacks and school supplies while receiving key wellness information for the whole family from local health organizations.
2024 CONSERVATION PRACTICE ADOPTION MOTIVATIONS SURVEY
(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are teaming up to conduct the 2024 Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey (CPAMS). The 43,000 forest and grazing landowners and managers taking part nationwide can respond online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. The NASS will reach out to schedule interviews if there’s no response by August 1st. A data highlights publication is scheduled to be published online at nass.usda.gov in October.
American Insights | Lincoln’s Lyceum Address
Abraham Lincoln was not yet twenty-nine years old when he stood before the Young Men’s Lyceum in Springfield, Illinois, on Saturday, January 27, 1838. His youth, however, did not suggest a lack of wisdom. Lincoln’s speech addressed “the perpetuation of our political institutions.” Specifically, Lincoln sought to advise that...
Illinois HS State Finalist Luke Bucaro Commits to Notre Dame (2025)
With another year still ahead of him to improve, Bucaro's time in the 1000 free would have been seven seconds behind the top time this season at Notre Dame. Current photo via Luke Bucaro. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all...
Unemployment claims in Illinois increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 9,545 in the week ending July 13, up from 9,470 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Reps. Casten and Garcia urge President Biden to drop out of race for White House
CHICAGO (CBS) — Two more House Democrats from Illinois have joined the growing number of congressional Democrats urging President Joe Biden to drop his bid for re-election.U.S. Rep. Sean Casten and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia on Friday both urged Biden to drop out of the race for the White House.In an op-ed in the Chicago Tribune, Casten wrote that his constituents "fear for the future of American democracy" if former President Donald Trump is elected in November, and that he believes "Biden is no longer up for that job.""It is with a heavy heart and much personal reflection that...
Unauthorized Look Inside Abandoned Bum’s Castle In Illinois
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sometimes when I see an unusual landmark in Illinois, the first thing that comes to mind is wanting to see what's inside and in this case, that opportunity is actually available.
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