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Illinois quick hits: McClain wants to sever from case; Cameo settles; site prep grants announced
McClain wants to sever from case with Madigan A defendant in the upcoming federal prosecution of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants his own trial separate from Madigan. Defendant Michael McClain, a former state lawmaker and ComEd lobbyist known for his close association with Madigan, has filed a request to sever his trial from Madigan's because Madigan's defense team plans to blame McClain for any wrongdoing. ...
Doctors say ‘stay inside’ if you have bad lungs after recent wildfires
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — It has been hazy the last few days in the Western U.S. and Canada after recent wildfires. Health experts are warning that some people may want to be careful when outside because of the air quality. Last year in Illinois, there were times in June when the air quality reached unhealthy […]
Scherer-Backed Carbon Capture Law Readies Illinois to Grow New Cutting-Edge Jobs
Commentary: A new law passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will help position Central Illinois communities to take advantage of cutting edge, job-creating technology. The law, signed by Gov. Pritzker at Richland Community College on Thursday in Decatur, enabling underground storage of carbon dioxide in Illinois—a process known as carbon capture and sequestration (CSS).
Bears Boost Illinois Girls Flag Football with Halas Hall Event
The Chicago Bears welcomed five new Illinois high school girls flag football programs to Halas Hall, providing jerseys to kickstart their inaugural seasons after the sport was sanctioned by the Illinois High School Association. Coach Matt Eberflus emphasized the importance of growing the game and supporting girls' involvement in football. The Bears have been pivotal in driving the sport's growth in Illinois, maintaining close support for the teams.
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger Endorses Conor O'Callaghan
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger, who served on the January 6th committee, has endorsed Conor O’Callghan in the AZ-01 race to defeat David Schweikert. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724307963/en/ Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger endorses Conor O’Callaghan (Graphic: Business Wire)
Man convicted for attempting to kill ex-girlfriend in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A man has been convicted by a Sangamon County jury for attacking and stalking his ex-girlfriend in 2022. Clarence Hopson was convicted on charges of Attempted First Degree Murder, Home Invasion, Aggravated Domestic Battery and Aggravated Stalking this week according to court records. On November 12, 2022, Hopson used a cinder […]
Seven Teams Compete in 7 on 7 Football at North Mac
The North Mac Panthers hosted six other schools for a night of the 7 on the 7 football. Southeast, PORTA, Routt, Pawnee, Williamsville and New Berlin were the schools that participated this week. Among the matchups we caught on camera was a Sangamo preview between Williamsville and New Berlin.
Five Rotary Clubs in Springfield area announce new presidents
Rotary members work globally to improve lives by promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water and sanitation, supporting education and mothers and children, growing local economies, and protecting the environment. The group’s top priority is the global eradication of polio. Rotary launched its polio immunization program, PolioPlus, in 1985, and...
From fun to philanthropy: Local women's group transforms lives globally and locally
Stacey Bredemeyer is the founder of Girls on a Mission. They are a group of women that live out their title, girls on a mission to make a difference. We invite all of the girls in the community and when I say girls, it is any age because we all still feel like we're girls. So anywhere from age ten to ninety-nine we have come to our events."-Stacey Bredemeyer, Founder, Girls on a Mission.
Springfield ‘Friday Night Jazz & Blues’ concert lineup announced for August
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield Area Arts Council announced its “Friday Night Jazz & Blues” concert series lineup for August. Formerly known as “Uptown Friday Night,” the year-round program was rebranded as “Friday Night Jazz & Blues” in 2021. Jazz and blues bands ranging from local to national level have all taken part in […]
Springfield pawn shop raided by Attorney General’s Office
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Springfield pawn shop was served a search warrant on Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. WCIA reporters saw investigators at Monster Pawn on McArthur Boulevard carrying items out of the store. While the Attorney General’s Office confirmed that the search warrant was one […]
Vehicle theft in Sherman is Crime of the Week
Springfield. IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sherman Police Department in reference to a vehicle theft. On July 1st a Red 2014 Ford F550 (License Plate M197084) with a Knapheide flatbed was stolen from the Village of Sherman public works facility.
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