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Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
Public service campaign blasts Kamala Harris’ electric vehicle agenda
(The Center Square) – It is Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s lofty goal to have one million electric vehicles on Illinois roads in less than six years, and now a public service campaign is critical of his political party’s EV agenda. The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has launched an ad campaign called “Driver’s Seat” […]
New Law Lets Illinois Parents Roll Over Unused College Money to IRA’s
Illinois parents can now roll over leftover funds from their Bright Start and Bright Directions 529 College Savings Accounts into a Roth IRA, thanks to a new law signed by Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Expanded Options for College Savings. This law will provide families with an additional option for managing any...
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
Unidentified thieves target local campaign signs, damages reported
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WICS) — Between Friday, August 23, and Sunday, August 25, unidentified individuals trespassed on various properties throughout the town and removed numerous campaign signs. Some brackets were damaged and left behind. The total dollar amount of the theft is unknown at this time. Please contact Crimestoppers if...
Ameren: Taylorville site complies with state & federal requirements
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — Ameren says it is in compliance with all state and federal requirements for its remediation project at the site of a manufactured gas plant which was shuttered in the 1930s. In two reports aired on WAND last week we looked back over the past year...
South Jax Trustees Approve Potholing Contract, Hear Good News on Water Plant Progress
The Village of South Jacksonville Board of Trustees took action on two items last night in an abbreviated meeting. One of the items was approving a $5,000 tourism grant to the Jacksonville Rotary for its annual Oktoberfest Celebration at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. Village President Dick Samples says that its been a standard grant ask from the Rotary for the last several years. The grant passed unanimously.
Jacksonville Doctor Receives Rare Menopause Care Designation
SIU Medicine has announced that a local doctor has received a special designation for women’s health. Dr. Jeffrey Olejnik has successfully earned The Menopause Society Certified Practitioner designation. This designation reflects a commitment to providing exceptional care to women during the menopause transition and beyond. Only four providers within a 50-mile radius of Springfield hold this distinction, according to the announcement.
Danville to Host Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament
Some of the top horseshoe pitchers in the state will be in Danville this weekend as the city hosts the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament. The competition begins Friday, August 30th, and continues through Sunday, September 1st at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex. The park is located along Bowman Avenue,...
Springfield Fire Dept. battles three fires over weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield Fire Department responded to three fires over the weekend that left two firefighters in need of medical attention. The first fire happened on Saturday at 6:15 p.m. on Scott Court. Chief Ed Canny said a home caught fire and the flames burned through the roof. Two people were left […]
Carpenters Local 270 teams up with ImpactLife for a blood drive on September 8
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Carpenters Local 270 will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 8 at 211 West Lawrence Avenue, inside Carpenters Local 270. Potential donors...
Armed Decatur woman accused of threatening family during domestic violence incident
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A Decatur woman is facing charges after police said she was responsible for a domestic violence incident involving her own family that included threats to “shoot everyone in the house.” Court records obtained by WCIA show that Precious M. Jackson, age 20, is charged with home invasion with a dangerous weapon, […]
LLCC's Bistro Verde welcomes guests with revamped menu and hours starting Sept. 3
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Bistro Verde, Lincoln Land Community College’s student-led café, reopens Sept. 3 and will serve customers Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The café is open as Bistro To Go, a counter service concept, from Sept. 3-Oct. 3, offering soups,...
Trial begins for man accused of killing DCFS employee Deidre Silas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — Benjamin Reed will stand trial Monday afternoon. He was charged with the murder of Deidre Silas back in 2022. Silas, 36, was a social worker with DCFS. In January of 2022, she went on a home visit in Thayer, Illinois. It was there that she was stabbed and killed. Authorities later […]
Illinois-based cafe unexpectedly closes Springfield location
After a brief stint, the charming cafe serving sweetness at Prairie Crossing has closed doors over the weekend for good. Fans of Sweet Basil Cafe, a popular breakfast and lunch location for gluten-free pancakes on the west side, will be pulling on locked doors Monday morning, according to past manager of the Springfield location Kathy Duncan. ...
Mahomet-Seymour Girls’ Tennis Dominates Season Opener with 8-1 Victory Over Mount Zion
In its season-opening match, the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ tennis team swept the three doubles matches in straight sets on Thursday (Aug. 22) and overpowered Mount Zion 8-1 in Mount Zion. At No. 1 doubles, Holland Martin and Adella Bird teamed up for a 6-3, 7-5 triumph over Gadielle Velasco and...
LLCC’s Patty Mendoza on Conversation Tables
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Patty Mendoza, director of adult education and literacy at Lincoln Land Community College, stopped by the WTAX Morning Newswatch to talk about a joint project with the Chatham Library called Conversation Tables. It is a way for people learning English to spend time talking with people.
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