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Prosecutors deny Supreme Court ruling sinks Madigan corruption case
(The Center Square) – Federal prosecutors said a narrow U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the federal bribery statute doesn't sink their corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Defense attorneys for Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain, a close Madigan associate, have said the case should be dropped after the Supreme Court blunted the federal bribery statute's scope with a June decision. Prosecutors told a judge that's plain wrong. ...
Recalls and restaurant inspections: Check out the latest Peoria food news
Good morning, foodie friends, Before we dig into recent food news, I want to dish out an update from a story last week. Revel & Maker – located above Ardor Breads and Provisions – is now open from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday and 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Now,...
Morton father pleads with the community to help his son get new kidney
MORTON (25News Now) - The new school year brings new supplies, books, pencils, and backpacks, but one Morton boy is missing something critical. It started with stomach pain and a shocking diagnosis that followed. 14-year-old Zech Chasten was enjoying his 8th-grade year, before he noticed his left side was in...
Coal City receives $2.6 million in state funding to replace lead service lines
Jul. 31—Illinois EPA Interim Director James Jennings announced Thursday that $43,159,886 in funding is being provided to 17 communities to replace lead service lines, one of which was Coal City. Coal City received $2,671,206 in principal forgiveness funding, which means none of it will have to be paid back. "We know lead service lines are a major obstacle for community water supplies ...
OLNEY PRINCIPAL SERVING AS ILLINOIS PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
(SPRINGFIELD) Congratulations to a Richland County school administrator as the Illinois Principals Association (IPA) has announced that Cris Edwards, principal of Richland County Elementary School in Olney, will serve as President of the IPA for the 2024-2025 school term. A member of the Illinois Principals Association since 2007, Edwards has most recently served as the State Director for the Wabash Valley region and a member of the IPA Board of Directors, plus she was named Illinois Elementary Principal of the Year in 2023, received the Wabash Valley “Reaching Out & Building Bridges” award in 2021, and the Wabash Valley Herman Graves award in 2019. Edwards began her career in education in 1992 as a Language Arts & Current Events teacher in Tuscon, Arizona, moving to Edwards County High School in Albion as Economics, Government, & Language Arts teacher and on to Parkview Junior High School in Lawrenceville as Social Sciences teacher before becoming an administrator in the Richland County School District in 2007.
2024 Ledgestone Open in Peoria: Elite+ Event Returns to U.S. with Key Players Wysocki, McBeth, Gannon, and Heimburg
The 2024 Ledgestone Open will kick off on August 1st in Peoria, Illinois, featuring separate courses for MPO and FPO divisions. As the third Elite+ event of the Disc Golf Pro Tour season, this year’s tournament will not use the typically wooded Northwood course after it recently hosted the Champions Cup. Instead, over 2,200 competitors will vie for the title at Lake Eureka and Sunset Hills. With reigning champions Cole Redalen and Missy Gannon returning, the event continues its legacy as a premier disc golf destination, offering a total purse of $117,453.
New pool still in city’s plans as false rumors dispelled
GIBSON CITY — A group of 23 citizens gathered at Monday night’s Gibson City Council committee meeting to hear the status of a long-promised new municipal swimming pool. Attendees were mostly parents but included some senior citizens who use the existing pool at Gibson City’s North Park for water aerobics.
Peoria Heights restaurant begins accepting cash again, updates branding
Customers again have the option to pay with cash at Brienzo’s Pizza + Bar. In a statement, the Peoria Heights business said the change was made “in response to the feedback we have received.” The restaurant − located at 4450 N. Prospect Road − previously moved to cashless operations and applied a surcharge...
Crews respond to crash at intersection of Avenue of the Cities in Moline
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Crews are on the scene of a car crash at an intersection of Avenue of the Cities in Moline. The crash happened at the intersection of Avenue of the Cities and 16th Street near La Rancherita 2. TV6 was on scene around 8:11 p.m. and could...
Charleston Fire Chief retiring, replacement named
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Charleston Fire Department has announced that their longtime chief is retiring. Chief Steve Bennett has served in the CFD for 25 years, but now he’s stepping away from the job. His last day will be Friday. As for Bennett’s successor, the city is promoting from within the department. City administrators […]
Decatur Wings & Wheels event to feature drone and fireworks show
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Airport’s Wings & Wheels will pack this weekend with car and plane displays, and even a drone and fireworks show to celebrate the Decatur Park District’s 100th year. The event will be this Saturday and Sunday from 2-10 p.m. at the Decatur Airport, located at 910 South Airport Road. It will […]
Police presence in Rock Island near Poor Boys Pizza & Pub
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - One person was hospitalized and another is in custody after an incident Wednesday at a pub in Rock Island. TV6 is on scene outside of Poor Boys Pizza & Pub, 4121 18th Avenue, where crime scene tape can be seen along with multiple police officers.
DACC’s 2nd Back to School Block Party – Fun for the Whole Family!
DANVILLE – Get ready for a great time at Danville Area Community College’s (DACC) 2nd Back to School Block Party! Join us on Wednesday, August 7th, from 5-8 pm in DACC’s Main Street Parking Lot. If it rains, don’t worry—we’ll move the fun to Thursday, August 8th, from 5-8 pm.
Mattoon, Paxton cleaning up damage left by overnight storms
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — People are still picking up after storms rolled through Central Illinois overnight. Mattoon was one of the areas impacted the most in Central Illinois. There were multiple downed branches and limbs, with reports of one falling on a car. There were also downed power lines that left about 3,500 people in […]
Viscofan USA Faces $197,054 in Fines for Safety Failures
OSHA cites company for nine violations after two workers suffer severe injuries in separate incidents. Viscofan USA Inc., a global meat casing manufacturer, is facing $197,054 in fines following an OSHA investigation. The Danville, Illinois-based company was cited for nine violations after two employees suffered severe injuries in January and February 2024.
Spook the Loop to return to Geneseo with special guest
GENESEO, Ill. (KWQC) - Geneseo will be hosting its second Spook the Loop event on August 10 with special guest Butch Patrick. Patrick, a former resident of Geneseo, is known as Eddie Munster from the classic Munsters TV sitcom, according to a media release. He lived above a downtown storefront and attended school at St. Malachy Elementary School. He also attended the event in 2023.
DROC Presents the 8th Annual Back to School Neighborhood Cookout & Shoe Giveaway
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE RESTORING OUR COMMUNITY (DROC) RELEASE. Danville Restoring Our Community (DROC) is excited to announce the 8th Annual Back to School Neighborhood Cookout & Shoe Giveaway, set to take place on August 4th from 3 PM to 7 PM at Lincoln Park. This highly anticipated event promises an afternoon of free food, fun, and footwear for the community.
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