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Rihanna's popular clothing brand opens 1st Illinois location at suburban mall
One suburban Chicago mall is getting the state's first brick-and-mortar retail location of Rihanna's popular apparel brand Savage X Fenty. Savage X Fenty opens Friday at Orland Square Mall in Orland Park in the southwest suburbs, according to a press release. The label is known for its inclusive approach to lingerie and apparel, the release said, with sizing ranging from extra-small to 4XL.
Northern Illinois hospice patient takes the ride of his life
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - A Northern Illinois hospice patient gets the ride of his life, a wish he shared with his social worker. Michael Rickert, an army veteran who served in Vietnam, wanted to go on one last motorcycle ride. Rickert is a fan of motorcycles and rode them...
Former Speaker Mike Madigan lawyers ask judge to dismiss 14 counts, citing recent SCOTUS ruling
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was in court Tuesday, ahead of his corruption trial.Lawyers for Madigan have asked a judge to dismiss 14 counts against the former House speaker, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThat issue was not taken up Tuesday .The trial is scheduled to begin in October.The Supreme Court overturned the bribery conviction of a former Indiana mayor last month, narrowing the scope of federal public corruption law.The high court's 6-3 opinion along ideological lines found the law criminalizes bribes given before an official act, not rewards handed out after.Defense attorneys for the ComEd Four said the ruling should result in a new trial for Michael McClain, Anne Pramaggiore, John Hooker and Jay Doherty.Pramaggiore's attorney said the Supreme Court decision makes clear what she was charged with is not a crime.The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Paulson Completes Her First EIU Softball Staff
Tweet #WinTheMoment Eastern Illinois softball head coach Kristi Paulson has completed her inaugural coaching staff just a week after taking over the as the 14th head coach in program history. Paulsen's first staff will consist of Dan Paulson, Toby Ring , Stacey Birdsong and Macey McElravy . Paulson will join the staff and serve as the co-head coach with his wife Kristi, something the couple has done successfully over the past five seasons at Parkland College. His time at Parkland helped the program win 200 games over the last four seasons making three NJCAA World Series appearances. The couple led...
Mattingly Sentenced to Seven Years in IDOC
(Undated) – Dalton Mattingly was sentenced to a total of seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections last month. According to Crawford County State’s Attorney, Cole Shaner, Mattingly was sentenced to three years in the IDOC on a Class 3 Felony charge of Aggravated Battery as well as four years on a Class 4 Felony charge of Mob Action. The sentences are to run consecutively. The Robinson Police Department assisted in the prosecution of both cases.
Robinson Man Sentenced on Aggravated DUI Charges
(Undated) – A Robinson man was sentenced to time in the IDOC during a June 24th court appearance. According to Crawford County State’s Attorney, Cole Shaner, Justin Burtch was sentenced to three years on a Class 4 Felony charge of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Department assisted in the prosecution of this case.
Impressive Additions: EIU Men’s Track & Field Recruits Top Sprinters
Tweet #WinTheMoment Eastern Illinois director of track & field James Gildon continues to add to the Panthers roster for next season with the announcement of five sprinters to the EIU men’s roster. Set to join the Panthers next season are Josh Berry, Israel Jackson, Parker Wolf, Mason Evens and David Tuala. EIU will continue to release members of its incoming track & field class over the next couple of weeks. Josh Berry (Dyer, Ind.) competed in track & field at Lake Central High School. Berry was a multiple time Indiana Track & Field State Championship qualifier including in two events…
Charleston grad Angie Coe set to swim in Olympics
WCIA — Angie Coe knew she had to swim the race of her life to have any shot of making the Olympics. And she was willing to travel halfway around the world to try. “I only had one shot, one shot to swim a best time,” Coe said. So Coe packed her bags for Taiwan, […]
VIDEO: Black leaders ditching Illinois Democrats, stand with GOP state's attorney candidate
(The Center Square) – Some Black leaders from the Chicago area are urging others to ditch Democrats and vote Republican. After Wednesday’s GOP breakfast outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Wednesday, Republican Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Bob Fioretti made his case to the media that he will bring back law and order. “You can’t bring businesses to the county unless we have safety in our streets, safety in...
Bears President Kevin Warren meets with Illinois governor to discuss stadium plan
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has made clear that he does not think building a stadium for the Bears is a good use of taxpayers’ money, but yesterday he agreed to listen to what Bears President Kevin Warren had to say about it. However, after the meeting, Pritzker’s spokesman told...
Sullivan County Humane Society’s Wine and Whiskers benefit
SULLIVAN, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – You can help out shelter animals with a unique community event this Saturday. It’s called Wine and Whiskers and benefits the Sullivan County Humane Society. Meier Winery and Vineyard will host the event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will feature live music, wine and a pulled pork dinner. Proceeds […]
VCSC superintendent Dr. Himsel reacts to this spring’s standardized tests results
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The results from ILEARN, AP, and SAT exams from this spring, are now available statewide. This spring’s standardized tests show Vigo County students performed at an above average level on AP testing, SAT, and ILEARN when compared to schools similar in enrollment and demographic. However, the school corporation’s superintendent Dr. […]
Wabash Valley Road Runners begin weekly runs
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Wabash Valley Road Runners are starting weekly runs. The runs will be every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Meadows Shopping Center in Terre Haute. Board member Leah Singer said these runs are for people of all ages and speed. She said they want to provide a way for […]
Third of four people sentenced in connection to 2020 murder of Terre Haute man
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A man was sentenced in connection to a 2020 Terre Haute murder. Richard Durbin was sentenced Friday for his involvement in Dwane French's murder on August 21, 2020. Durbin was one of four arrested. He was originally charged with murder, robbery resulting in serious bodily...
Rose Hulman President featured again among Indiana influential leaders
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)—Now for the second year Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology President Robert A. Coons has been recognized in the Indiana 250. The Indiana 250 recognizes those that are considered the most influential and impactful leaders across the state. They cover many different categories for their selections from business, education, government, philanthropy, the arts, […]
Honest Abe Auto Sales Ordered To Pay Customers Nearly $500k For Lying
Indiana business running four used-car dealerships agreed to fork over almost half a million bucks to former customers. According to the State Attorney General, the dealer used deceptive practices to charge customers thousands more. The dealer’s parent company, Sycamore Co. LLC, must make four more payments of $85,039.40 each.
Post 346 Baseball ready for Regional Tournament
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Terre Haute Wayne Newton Post 346 Baseball will host the American Legion Regional and state finals in the next two weekends. Post 346 wrapped up the regular season with a 28-7 overall record. They open up regional tournament play Friday night at Terre Haute North against Clay County Post 2 […]
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