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The 12 high school athletes who won Illinois player of the year awards from Gatorade
Gatorade honored the top high school athletes in Illinois throughout the 2023-24 season, capped in June with the naming of the spring players of the year. Gatorade uses a selection committee, which "leverages experts including coaches, scouts, media and others as sources to help evaluate and determine the state winners in each sport," according to a release.
HSHS reaches agreement with Illinois Aetna to keep insurance company customers in-network
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has announced an agreement has been reached with Illinois Aetna to allow those covered by the insurance to continue to receive services on an in-network rate. The current agreement was set to terminate on July 1st. HSHS will be notifying patients that Aetna members and...
West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes Across Illinois, Health Officials Urge Precautions
The presence of West Nile virus has been confirmed within mosquitos in multiple locations around Illinois according to reports from local health districts, this statement alerts residents to the growing concern as mosquito season ramps up. In the Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood, the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District identified the first group of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus this week, as they collected, tested, and verified a positive batch on June 24, with lab results coming back on June 27, CBS News Chicago reported.
Illinois quick hits: Concerns raised over grain terminal sale
Concerns raised over grain terminal sale Illinois’ congressional delegation is asking the U.S. Treasury secretary to examine a recent sale of a stake in a grain terminal in Cahokia to a company affiliated with the Chinese government. U.S. Reps. Mike Bost and Nikki Budzinski expressed concern for national security over the sale of Growmark’s location on the Mississippi River in the Metro East, which closed last week. ...
"Lincoln Is Crying" screening at The Crystal Theatre examines political corruption with a wink and a smile
A new documentary film about political corruption in Chicago and throughout Illinois will be screened at The Crystal Theatre in July. "Lincoln is Crying: The Grifters, Grafters, and Governors of Illinois" is a "scathing indictment of political corruption in Illinois...and it's funny, too." The film was put together by the team of Director John Davies and Executive Producers Dave Truitt and Brian Kallies, and the story is told by journalists, authors, entertainers, and more. It is currently available as a one-hour censored version on WNMU-TV and the PBS Passport, but the screening at The Crystal Theatre will be the 4K, 86-minute uncensored version.
Central Illinois officials share disappointment in debate, state parties continue to back candidates
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The presidential debate Thursday night sparked plenty of conversations about the two candidates at the top of the ticket. Many of former president trumps claims about his offices’ success in areas like the economy, immigration, and foreign affairs were found to be false through independent fact checks. Meanwhile, president Biden’s performance […]
‘It’s a one-of-a-kind experience,’ Going inside the Wienermobile with the Hot Doggers
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s one of the most famous vehicles in the U.S. and an icon of Oscar Mayer. And in the last week, it made a few stops in Central Illinois. The Wienermobile has been driving the hotdog highways of America for decades, going on “miles of smiles” across the country. In its […]
Illinois Dems: "We have our work cut out for us"
The country is abuzz after a lousy performance from President Biden at Thursday night's debate. Why it matters: The chorus is growing among Democratic voters, calling for the party to force Biden to step down before the convention in August. Illinois Democrats have mixed views on what they think the...
Abortion to become human right in Illinois if Pritzker signs bill
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker could soon enact a bill pro-life advocates say will infringe on Illinois employers’ and pregnancy resource centers’ rights. The bill aims to prohibit employers or others from discriminating against women who have abortions or intend to have an abortion. Opponents of House Bill 4867 say enshrining abortion into law as a human right in the Illinois Human Rights Act will infringe on employers’ rights. State Rep. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, questioned the bill’s sponsor, state Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin,...
British Visitor Used 2 Words to Describe Illinois & I’m Ticked
It's true. The one thing that everyone possesses is an opinion. I have no problem with a recent British visitor who had two words to describe Illinois, but he/she/it should have been more polite about it. I can't even remember when this map was first shared on Reddit. I've seen...
McCracken County Sheriff Seeks Public Help in Burglary Investigation
PADUCAH, Ky. (News First) — The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public regarding an ongoing burglary investigation. At approximately 1 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024, and again at approximately 2:25 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2024, a male suspect forced entry into Vapors 4 U, located at 5320 Hinkleville Road, and stole vape items. The suspect concealed his identity, but video footage shows a single, distinguishable tattoo on the outside of his lower right calf.
Illinois has worst economic health of any state in the US, new report finds
While the economy certainly doesn’t feel like it’s growing when you’re staring blankly at the grocery aisle thinking back to the yonder days of cheaper bread, the U.S. Department of Commerce says the economy grew faster than expected in 2023. But what about the Illinois economy? Is...
Hoppers Drop Third Straight with Loss at Paducah
A big first inning on the road was not enough for the Hoptown Hoppers Friday night. After giving up five runs in the top of the first, the Paducah Chiefs settled in and rallied to take a 9-7 win at Brooks Stadium. The loss marked the third straight game that...
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