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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.
John Force recovery update: NHRA legend released from hospital a month after crash at Virginia Nationals
NHRA drag racing icon and 16-time champion John Force was released from a neurological treatment center in Arizona and moved into outpatient care on Tuesday. The move comes one month after Force suffered serious injuries in a crash during the first round the NHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park on June 23. The 75-year-old suffered a traumatic brain injury among other injuries, including a fractured sternum and right wrist injury.
These are the highest-paid state employees in Missouri and Illinois
Taxpayer dollars help Missouri and Illinois employ thousands of state workers each year. Some of these workers, usually ones in high-profile capacities or leadership roles, make hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
Illinois is paying $380,000+ to WHO???
You will NEVER guess whose salary in the Land of Lincoln was over $380,000 last year...Taxpayer dollars are going to this person and I guarantee you have ZERO idea who this person is or what they do... According to an article from the Illinois State Journal-Register (they are a FANTASTIC...
Starbucks throws its weight behind 6 new community solar farms
Starbucks has partnered with Nexamp, the largest community solar provider in the US, to anchor six new community solar farms in Illinois. Everyone benefits: The coffee giant has committed to purchasing renewable electricity in the long term, which will, in turn, anchor more than 40 megawatts (MW) of community solar in Illinois.
1 Illinois Resident Is Dead From Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak
We're no strangers to seeing food recall alerts. In any given year, you'll see food recalls due to things like salmonella, E. coli, listeria, foreign matter, metal shavings, plastic pieces, etc. The thing that makes this deadly outbreak of listeria different is that at this point, authorities really don't know...
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