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Athens’ Knox Talks Week Nine Against Oregon
Athens football has picked up a week nine game against Oregon High School after Riverton cancelled their varsity football season in the Sangamo conference. We spoke with the Warriors head football coach and athletic director about the decision and what to expect.
Mom-of-two found dead on airport conveyor belt at Chicago O’Hare by horrified airport worker
A WOMAN was found dead on a conveyor belt at a US airport by a horrified worker. Virginia Vinton was seen entering a restricted zone for employees at 2.30am on August 8 at Chicago O’Hare airport – and was later found dead by a Delta Airlines baggage handler. The mother-of-two was reported to have tragically […]
A new Illinois bill would transform how the state funds higher education
Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford just introduced a bill that would transform how the state funds higher education. Northern Illinois University president Lisa Freeman served on the state’s Commission on Equitable Public University Funding. Their task was to create a “data-driven approach” to funding higher-ed. That’s...
Alton Schools Supt. stands by decision to keep kids on campuses following bus route errors
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - First Alert 4 continues to follow a major headache for some Alton School District families after reports of students dropped off at home after the first day of school hours late or dropped off at the wrong stop. To limit confusion, the district...
Pressing and Preserving Flowers Class Upcoming with U of I Extension
Drying and pressing flowers to preserve is a great way to connect with nature, learn about native plant life in Illinois, and have unique gifts for friends and family. The University of Illinois Extension is promoting the Dried Flowers Class, on Tuesday, August 27th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Montgomery County Extension office in Hillsboro.
This Bear Tried to Break into Scott Air Force Base in Illinois
I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base. It's no secret that bears have suddenly become a common sight in southern Illinois as there...
Live in Illinois? Your Social Security Number Probably Stolen Now
Do you live in Illinois? Then you have a very good reason to be concerned. Thanks to a class-action lawsuit, it's been revealed that a background check company had a data breach which compromised nearly 3 billion social security numbers and includes every single citizen in the Land of Lincoln.
‘Keen to unite the winner and their winnings:’ Illinois Lottery searching for Powerball winner as deadline to claim prize approaches
CHICAGO — A lucky Illinois lottery player struck it big during a Powerball drawing last year and officials are searching for the winner as the deadline to cash the ticket is quickly approaching. Illinois lottery officials said a $100,000 winning Powerball ticket for the Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 drawing was sold in September at a Road […]
Fin-tastic fun: Dive into fishing and more at the Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Visitors to the Illinois State Fair can discover a range of new and time-honored fish and fishing-related activities and exhibits at Conservation World on the last weekend of the fair, which concludes on August 18. Conservation World is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7...
Springfield-area ice cream shop's special sweet treat wins award at Illinois State Fair
For a state fair debut, a local ice cream shop is taking home gold to Chatham. Well, the Golden Abe award, that’s for sure. Chatham’s own Scoop Du Jour is the winner of the 2024 Golden Abe Fantastic Fair Food Contest, a hotly contested race every year at the Illinois State Fair.
Missouri & Texas in Hilarious Argument About Who Has Best BBQ
This is a disagreement that I predict will not end soon if ever. Who has the best BBQ? Both Missouri and Texas believe they are superior and they are in a heated yet hilarious online argument. I was alerted to this BBQ "discussion" by the Missouri sub-Reddit. I'm not sure...
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