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Kincaid man pays tribute to America with ultrasized lawn display
KINCAID, Ill. (WAND)- A Kincaid man is paying tribute to our country with a unique lawn design for the 4th of July. According to a recent Facebook post, a gentleman from Kincaid is celebrating America's birthday by painting a giant flag in his yard that measures 57ft 7in long by 30ft 4in wide.
Taylorville Holds Dedication Ceremony At Veterans Park
A 21-gun salute followed by Taps signified a dedication of the sixth wall at the Taylorville Veterans Memorial. The wall was dedicated to the veterans of the Vietnam War and those who perished during battle. 17 Christian County Soldiers were dedicated on the wall as a tribute to their sacrifices made. Judge Ron Spears was the keynote speaker at the event. Judge Spears spoke about the Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg Address and the significance of those speeches.
Rural Rentals and Milkmaid Mercantile Cut the Ribbon with Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce welcomed two new members on Wednesday, adding Rural Rentals and Milkmaid Mercantile, both under one roof. Ed Shoemaker is the Owner and Operator of Rural Rentals while Amelia Shoemaker owns and runs Milkmaid Mercantile. Ed Shoemaker dives into the types of items that are...
Taylorville Mayor Discusses Details on Dissolved BDD Committee
Taylorville’s Business Development District Committee has been dissolved as the result of a Taylorville City Council vote. The advisory committee was made up of business people and accountants who would give insight into the decisions and directions of the BDD, no final votes could be made by this committee.
Civil Rights complaint filed against Iowa trucking company
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - An Illinois man has filed a civil rights complaint with the state’s Civil Rights Commission after he said he was told to cut his hair or go home during a training session. Drew Harvey said he was working towards driving a semi-truck for TMC...
59 Current Illinois Red Flag Advisories Say No Swimming or Else
Don't go in the water. That's the advisory that many Illinois water places currently have with many being issued after recent water tests around the state. The Illinois Department of Public Health has a Beach Guard System that is almost constantly updated with alerts about high bacteria levels being detected. Here are the most recent advisories with the name of the beach and/or lake, the Illinois county it's located in plus the date and time of the most recent water tests:
The Storms Keep Coming… Illinois Needs To Put A Quarter In Their Freezer
The storms have been strong this year here in the Midwest. From snow, flooding, and tornados. Illinois has seen a rough year. This idea is a classic, and many have used it for some time. A quarter in the freezer could help you save your food after a summer storm, heavy snowfall, or flood. If these knock out your power, that quarter will tell you if the food is still good.
Illinois State Police Bust 3 Suspects Accused of Trafficking Kids
The Illinois State Police have taken their efforts to stop human trafficking to the next level. Three suspects were just arrested and accused of the worst kind of human trafficking of children. According to the press release just shared recently by the Illinois State Police, they just completed a two-day...
IN, KY rank among the most smoking-addicted states
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new study has revealed the US states most addicted to smoking, based on the percentage of residents attempting to quit. Both Indiana and Kentucky rank in the top ten for smoking addiction, with a low percentage of current smokers trying to quit. Methodology Researchers explain the study, which was conducted […]
Pritzker Signs New Illinois Legislation Increasing Giving And Funding Opportunities For Nonprofits
Quad Cities, Iowa / Illinois—Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed two pieces of legislation that will increase giving and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations and enhance workforce development in Illinois. The Quad Cities region’s three community foundations—Moline Regional Community Foundation, Quad Cities Community Foundation, and Rock Island Community Foundation—all celebrate...
Help Find Illinois Kids that Mysteriously Vanished in June
Life is complicated and the sad reality is that children go missing every day in America for a variety of reasons. Illinois is not immune to this problem. Do you have information that could lead to the location of many Illinois children that mysteriously vanished in June of this year?
Illinois Trying to Ban Gas-Powered Vehicles By 2035?
I don't want to be the old man on the porch constantly complaining about why things have to change and wishing we could go back 30 years to "the good times", but there's a new proposal in Illinois that wants to ban gas-powered vehicles by the year 2035 and I'm grumpy about it.
IDNR urges sober boating through Operation Dry Water
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Fourth of July holiday means a lot of water activities — including boating. As we progress into the warm and relaxing summer season, state officials want to remind boaters to stay sober. As part of the annual Operation Dry Water campaign, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police will […]
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