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Tornadoes Fend Off Rockets for Non-Conference Win
Taylorville started out the 2024 volleyball season with a home win over Rochester on Monday. The Tornadoes won 25-22 and 25-23 but had to fight off late set challenges from the Rockets, including a 13-3 run to tie the second set at 23. Lyla Repscher and Brogan Anderson swung the momentum back to Taylorville with two diving digs in a row, leading the Tornadoes to the win.
Empowerment Opportunity Center Hosts Annual “Local by the Lake” Fundraiser on September 20th
August 26, 2024 – The Empowerment Opportunity Center will hold its annual Local by the Lake fundraiser on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Beach House. The event will showcase locally sourced food and drink pairings, live jazz music by J. Brew and...
Northeast Community Fund to Host 6th Annual Farm to Fund Dinner on September 28th
August 26, 2024 – The Northeast Community Fund will hold its 6th annual Farm to Fund dinner on Saturday, September 28th, along the middle of Merchant Street in downtown Decatur. The event will feature a community meal prepared by students from Richland Community College’s Bistro 537, followed by an...
Springfield woman honored for work on Homeless Outreach Team
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A dedicated Community Care Coordinator in Springfield is receiving the Certificate of Commendation from the Springfield Police Department for her work with the Homeless Outreach Team. Shanon Allen's efforts lead to saving the life of a man who was unhoused for over 20 years. The...
First day of trial for Benjamin Reed
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — The trial for the man accused of stabbing a case worker to death is underway. Benjamin Reed is charged with killing Deidre Silas who was killed in January 2022 inside a home in Thayer. Prosecutors say Silas, who was a case worker with the Department...
Evelyn Brandt Thomas' 101st birthday marked by Innovation and Community Spirit
A valued member of our community is celebrating quite the milestone. Evelyn Brandt Thomas is not only Brandt’s Co-Founder, but a trailblazer worth celebrating as she turns 101 years old. On the day before her birthday, August 24th, people from all over the community and the country gathered to...
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.
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
Just a little over 90 days ago, America's biggest and best known seafood restaurant change made an announcement that pretty much confirmed all the rumors that had been swirling around about the company's overall health and ability to continue operations. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 19th stated...
Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
National Weather Service issues HEAT ADVISORY until 7pm Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a HEAT ADVISORY, which is now in effect until 7pm, Thursday, August 29, 2024. ...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 this afternoon, and 100 to 105. on Wednesday and Thursday. * WHERE...In Illinois,...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
Just a little over 90 days ago, America's biggest and best known seafood restaurant change made an announcement that pretty much confirmed all the rumors that had been swirling around about the company's overall health and ability to continue operations. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 19th stated...
Central Illinois Schools close early, cancel activities due to heat
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A heat wave has set into Central Illinois, and schools across the region are changing their schedule to keep the students safe from the hot weather. Danville Community Consolidated School District 118 announced they are holding an e-learning day Tuesday. “Due to the forecasted excessive heat on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, […]
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