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The message board at the Route 29 main campus
The message board at the Route 29 main campus is counting down the days to the start of the 2024-25 year at Rochester Schools, which will be Wednesday, August 14. The opening of classes is just over 26 days away, as of last Thursday morning.
Divernon village board acknowledged Bramley Funeral Home for 100 years of dedicated service
At its July 10 meeting, the Divernon village board acknowledged Bramley Funeral Home for 100 years of dedicated service at its Divernon location. Taking part in the ceremony were, left to right: Tyler Bramley, village president Jim Copelin, Tim Bramley and Sarah Bramley-Jones.
John Petty does maintenance work
John Petty does maintenance work on the sand volleyball courts at Rochester Community Park last week. Petty constructed the courts as his Eagle Scout project in 2018. Now a resident of Charleston, South Carolina, he was recently back in Rochester on vacation and spent several days doing upgrades and maintenance on the volleyball courts.
A rise in domestic violence deaths spurs call for action for Karina’s Bill
(WIFR) - Lawmakers all over Illinois speak out against the rising number of domestic violence deaths, calling to pass a bill that would keep guns out of the hands of alleged abusers. In 2023, Karina Gonzalez and her daughter were shot and killed by her husband in their home, weeks...
When 2 Illinois Men Got Lost in the Woods – Something Found Them
It was supposed to be a date with two girls they had met, but for two Illinois men it became something completely different and terrifying. After they became lost in the woods trying to locate the home of the ladies, something found them, but it wasn't what they were hoping for.
Rocki’s Reviews: TWISTERS [VIDEO]
Synopsis: Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with Tyler Owens, a charming but reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma.
Heavy police presence reported in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A heavy police presence was located on North 5th Street in Springfield as of Thursday afternoon. It’s happening around the 700 block, the Springfield Police Department confirmed. They said more information will be released soon. Officials added that there is no threat to the public. This is a developing story.
Sheriff knew of Sean Grayson's arrest history before hiring
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — We have new details on the deputy who was arrested for shooting Sonya Massey. Sean Grayson is charged with first degree murder. We have learned Sheriff Jack Campbell knew about Grayson's previous brushes with the law and decided to hire him anyway. Sean Grayson has...
Lake Springfield Triathlon prompts weekend closures and roadblocks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The annual Lake Springfield Triathlon is being held on Saturday, July 27th. To accommodate races, the Lindsay Bridge boat docks and parking area at Lake Springfield will be closed to the public beginning tonight, Thursday, July 25th at 11 p.m. through Saturday, July 27th at approximately 5 p.m.
Graham McCoy 2024 Volunteer Drive honoree
Graham McCoy of Chatham was named the 2024 Volunteer Drive honoree at Friday’s opening ceremoies of the 49th annual Chatham Jaycees Sweetcorn Festival. Chatham village president Dave Kimsey made the following comments in presenting this year’s honoree: “Thank you and a big welcome to the 49th annual Chatham Jaycees Sweetcorn Festival. And welcome to Community Park - an appropriate location […]
Work continues on the RES playground
Work continues on the RES playground, as seen in these two photos from Monday. Superintendent Dr. Brad Polanin said at last week’s board meeting that the equipment should be delivered before the end of the month, and the majority of the work should be completed by the start of school Aug. 13.
TheAuburn 8-U baseball team took second place
TheAuburn 8-U baseball team took second place in the year-end tournament of the South Central Rec League that included 13 teams from the area, including four Auburn teams. Team members are, front (L-R): Kaleb Brummett, Westyn Rose, Benjamin Millburg, Ezra Ladage, Beckett Chrans; middle: Beau Smith, Rowan Trader, Hank Miller, Luke Dambacher, Gavin McCoy; back: Coaches Ben Ladage, Eli Ladage, […]
Teen queens reign supreme in all-city musical, SIX
Most of us know the rhyme about the unfortunate fates of Henry VIII's six wives: "Divorced, beheaded, died. Divorced, beheaded, survived." After seeing the all-city teen production of the musical SIX, codirected by Morgan Kaplan and Andrew Maynerich, you can add "revived" to the end of that poem. SIX reimagines...
NAMI West Central IL to launch first family support group in Mt. Sterling on Aug. 20
Mt. Sterling, Ill. (KHQA) — The National Alliance on Mental Illness West Central Illinois (NAMI WCI) affiliate will hold its first-ever Family Support Group Tuesday, Aug. 20 at the Brown County (Mt. Sterling) Public Library. The support group will be held the third Tuesday of every month from 5:30...
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