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Macon Co. emergency alert service holding annual test next week
MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — People who are signed up for an emergency alert system in Macon County will be getting test messages from that system next week. The Macon County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) will be conducting its annual test on Wednesday, July 11, at 11 a.m. Landline telephones are automatically used in […]
Local Health Care Organizations Implement Strategies to Combat Nursing Shortage
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Hospitals across the nation are struggling with a shortage of nurses and Springfield is no exception. As a result, local health care organizations are implementing measures to attract and retain nursing professionals in Central Illinois. System Director of Talent Acquistion for Memorial Health...
New details on the investigation into a 16-year-old accused of stabbing his mother
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — Court documents are now shedding new light on the investigation into a 16-year-old accused of stabbing his mother to death in Springfield. Jonathan Long is being charged as an adult with first-degree murder and aggravated domestic battery. Jonathan Long is accused of killing Misty Long, 51, just after midnight on Saturday.
Local pools urge safety as holiday weekend approaches
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — With the holiday weekend almost here, some local pools are reminding families to make sure kids are safe in and around swimming pools. State officials say 15 children in Illinois drowned in 2022 in pools and lakes and seven of them were under the age of 5.
APL presents KittenFest Adoption Event July 19th - July 22nd
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Animal Protective League (APL) presents KittenFest Adoption Event. The event will be from noon to 5 p.m. July 19th through July 22nd at APL, 1001 Taintor Rd, Springfield IL 62702. Additionally this will extend to offsite adoptions at PetSmart, 3183 South Veterans Parkway 11...
Firefighter entry-level test applications open; orientation set for July 18
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The upcoming testing process for entry-level firefighter positions is approaching. This is an opportunity for individuals seeking to serve their community and join a dynamic team dedicated to public safety. Applications will be accepted online here until Sunday, July 28, at 11:00 p.m. If there...
Shots fired is the Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department reference a shots fired call that occurred in the 1600 block of E. Edwards in Springfield around 10:30 p.m. on June 12th. Officers responded to the area and located 2...
McGreevy headed back to PGA Tour, and to fatherhood
Max McGreevy believes he belongs on the PGA TOUR. He has earned another chance to prove it. McGreevy, 29, earned his second Korn Ferry Tour title Sunday at the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS, and he did so dramatically with a 13-foot winning birdie on the 72nd hole at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield, Illinois. McGreevy finished at 24-under 260, one stroke clear of a hard-charging Steven Fisk, who joined McGreevy in clinching a PGA TOUR card on Sunday.
Have a blast at your choice of area pyrotechnic shows
Happy Fourth of July! From local neighborhoods to area towns, the fireworks have been going up for days now in our traditional celebration of the nation's birthday. Haven't seen any organized shows yet? No worries. Several shows will occur today (Wednesday, July 3) through Friday in Springfield, Chatham, Dawson, Franklin, Jacksonville, Petersburg, Lincoln, Sherman and other locales. Notable celebrations happening on Thursday – Independence Day - the Fireworks Extravaganza and Concert at Knight's Action Park/Trade Winds Pub and Chatham Jaycees Freedom Fest in Chatham Community Park. Other shows are set in Franklin, Jacksonville and Sherman, just to name a few. Friday's big show is the popular annual Rock the Dock celebration at Lake Springfield Marina. All area events include live music, food, children's activities and more. Play your cards right and you could see four straight nights of fireworks culminating with those at the Loami Celebration on Saturday at Colburn Park. And lest we forget, fireworks shows are scheduled tonight and Thursday at Robin Roberts Stadium after the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes games.
United Community Bank Cup – Central State Eight
The United Community Bank Cup is awarded to a pair of schools in the Springfield area that displayed the highest level of overall excellence in all sports throughout the school year. The awards are given based on the United Community Bank Cup points system. Winning schools receive a trophy and $1,000 to that school’s athletic program. This year’s Central State Eight UCB Cup went to the Glenwood Titans. Click HERE to find out how they won and more about the UCB Cup.
Boys & Girls Clubs to dedicate new location and honor Andre Iguodala
Springfield, IL – (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Passion, discipline, courage, communication, adaptability, and resilience. Those are just some of the attributes for success that Linda Shanklin said the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois (BGCCIL) instilled in her son Andre Iguodala. On July 9, Iguodala will be honored for his recent induction into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Hall of Fame. The event will also serve as the dedication for the BGCCIL administrative building at 430 W. Jefferson St.
City of Champaign announces appointment of new Public Works Director
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Champaign City Manager Dorothy Ann David has appointed Terry Lusby, Jr. to serve as the city’s next Public Works Director. He was selected following a nationwide search and succeeds former Public Works Director Khalil Zaied who resigned in March 2024. Lusby starts August 12. He...
Illinois Schedule Preview, Sept. 20: Run Offense Key Against Nebraska In Big Ten Opener
A healthy, productive dose of Kaden Feagin, Josh McCray and even Luke Altmyer could be the key for the Illinois Fighting Illini against the Nebraska Cornhuskers
Opening soon: Crumbl Cookies, Atomic Wings, Epic Burger, Papa John's
Jul. 3—The latest restaurant news from business writer Jana Wiersema (more in this weekend's 'It's Your Business' column): The new Atomic Wings restaurant at 627 S. Wright St. in Champaign is expected to open in mid-July, said local franchisee Kavita Venkatesh. — Crumbl Cookies is expected to open at 2005 S. Neil St. in Champaign the first week of August, managing partner Deb Platon shared on ...
What's at stake: Former Illini to compete in NBA Summer League
Illinois is gradually growing its NBA presence. The proud program went nine years between NBA Draft picks (Meyers Leonard in 2012 to Ayo Dosunmu in 2021) and 12 years between first-round NBA Draft picks (Leonard in 2012 to Terrence Shannon Jr. in 2024). But Illinois has had two top-40 draft picks during the last two seasons, and ESPN recently projected two Illini newcomers, Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley, to go in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Plus, more Illini are recently receiving chances to compete for NBA roster spots.
Man killed while walking tracks near Philo
PHILO, Ill. (WAND) — A man was killed while walking along railroad tracks near Philo on Wednesday afternoon. The Champaign County Sheriff's Office said that a man had been reported "causing problems" for a clerk at a Marathon gas station in Philo. While deputies were on the way, they were told that the man had left the business and was walking along the railroad tracks.
Illinois Will Give You $10,000 to Stick Around the State, Put Down Roots
National Homeownership Month just wrapped up as we turned our calendars to July, but the Governor of Illinois is still offering $10,000 for a downpayment to new and existing homebuyers. According to a press release from the Illinois Housing Development Authority, free assistance to homebuyers has been offered since 2018...
What You Need to Know So You Don’t Get Fined For Fireworks in Illinois
Fourth of July is around the corner, and while fireworks light up the night sky, lighting them yourself is never a good idea, especially in Illinois. Let's put the bad news out there first; as most people know, Illinois has a strict law that bans most consumer fireworks. Here's a refresher, just in case you need it.
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