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Inside being a catcher with the Lucky Horseshoes
Springfield, ILL. (WICS) — Catchers are, of course, asked to know the basic catch, throw, and block that comes with the position, but one of the most important aspects of being a catcher is the mental side. Not only do they have to do a lot of the thinking defensively, but they also need to understand how each pitcher likes to operate. Lucky Horseshoes catchers Charlie Marisca and Cooper Cohn both talked about the importance of knowing the sign system that their pitchers like as well as their temperament, things like whether they will respond better to being fired up or calmed down.
Springfield firefighters respond to S 12th St. fire
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)- Local 37 Firefighters responded to a fire Wednesday afternoon on S 12th St. Firefighters say they were called out around 1:30 p.m. At this time no further information has been released. WAND is working to learn more information about the fire, and will update this story as...
Lincoln Speedway Set For 3 Races In 8 Day Stretch
(Lincoln, IL) Lincoln Speedway, located at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln, IL, is set for one of its busiest stretches in its history, with three races over the course of eight days. It all begins this Friday night, July 5 with the Red, White, and Blue Triple 30’s, followed by the Castrol FloRacing Night Graue Chevrolet Showdown on Monday night, July 8 and then a third night of racing next Friday, July 12.
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...
Illinois fireworks: Full list of Chicago, suburban fireworks shows, parades for July 4
While Chicago's Navy Pier fireworks took place Wednesday, there are still plenty of suburban fireworks shows and parades set to take place on July 4, with some celebrations set to take place over the weekend. Here's a full list of fireworks shows and parades scheduled for Independence Day and Fourth...
Pekin celebrates birth of city, birth of nation with time capsule unveiling
PEKIN (25News Now) - The City of Pekin celebrated Independence Day and its bicentennial by turning back time, opening up a time capsule buried nearly 50 years ago in 1976. The capsule contained items such as newspapers, souvenir coins, keychains and other items from that year - America’s own 200th birthday.
NBA Rumors: Bulls trying to give away an all-star amid an apparent rebuild
The NBA offseason is still young but the Chicago Bulls have already been active, as they appear ready to clear the decks for a rebuild. They already shipped out Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey, drafted Matas Buzelis 11th overall, and re-signed Patrick Williams, but there is still a big question mark surrounding their veterans, including DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic, Lonzo Ball, and Zach LaVine. LaVine, who missed most of last season with a knee injury, has an ugly contract that they appear desperate to move.
Numerous juveniles arrested after vehicles stolen from Peoria and Brimfield found in Kewanee
KEWANEE, Ill. – Vehicles stolen from Peoria and Brimfield were found Thursday morning by police in Kewanee. Kewanee Police say their Flock Camera System detected the stolen vehicle from Peoria entering the city limits at around 4:15 A.M. The vehicle, along with the other from Brimfield that was not...
Restaurants open and close in Peoria
If you are planning to watch the Red, White and Boom fireworks show in Peoria, check out this article by reporter JJ Bullock. It discusses chances of rain, as well as the plan for rescheduling if necessary. For today, let’s dig into some recent openings and closings in Peoria.
Twin Cities to receive millions in federal dollars for infrastructure updates
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL (25News Now) - Alongside U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Moline), Normal and Bloomington city leaders announced they have received millions of dollars in federal funding to update their infrastructure. Normal received $850,000 for road improvements to Vernon Avenue near Colene Hoose Elementary School. Mayor Chris Koos said it will help...
Even without fireworks, Glen Oak Park celebration draws a crowd
PEORIA (25News Now) - It wasn’t exactly a bright and sunny day, but The Streets Belong to Me celebration at Glen Oak Park on Wednesday attracted a large crowd. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring food, face painting, video games, bounce houses and even a children’s opera performance. Gone this year was a nighttime fireworks display, called off for safety worries at Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria’s request.
Illinois switching to ACT exams for state assessments
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) – When Illinois high school students sit down to take their annual state assessments next year, they will take a different exam than in recent years. The Illinois State Board of Education recently announced that starting next spring, it will use the ACT exam...
Illinois Suburbs Increase Fireworks Enforcement, Fines Up to $750 for Violations
As fireworks light up the sky this July Fourth, a stark divide remains in laws governing their use. Various suburbs in Illinois are taking a firm stance against illegal fireworks, upping their enforcement and ramping up fines to as much as $750 for violations. The concerted effort by these municipalities is to stymie the tradition of private pyrotechnics that often accompany Independence Day celebrations.
Officials urge public to leave fireworks to experts, citing risks and past injuries
Officials are reminding individuals to leave the fireworks to the experts this Independence Day. Officials said fireworks can be dangerous and cause fires and severe injuries. Last July, 108 injuries were reported to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. "You don't have to do fireworks. Don't do them, just...
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