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Car Maker Investing $5 Billion Dollars in Illinois Plant
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty happy when I find that I had $50 that I didn't know about. The concept of $5 billion dollars is beyond my math comprehension. That's the number that a car maker is reportedly investing in a Illinois plant. I saw this news...
Self-Checkout Limits Continue To Rise At Walmart In Illinois
We all know the infamous 10 items or less lane in stores... well now we might be seeing those types of limits in the self-checkout lane in Walmart. This new change could be here sooner than you think. Everyone in Illinois loves to hate on Walmart, but this one might...
Illinois Tollway warns of I-PASS text message scam
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Illinois Tollway is warning I-PASS customers of a phishing scam being sent out in the form of text messages. The text appears to come from “Illinois toll way” and details a specific toll amount that the customer owes. One Central Illinois resident received the text below, which serves as an example […]
British Visitor Used 2 Words to Describe Illinois & I’m Ticked
It's true. The one thing that everyone possesses is an opinion. I have no problem with a recent British visitor who had two words to describe Illinois, but he/she/it should have been more polite about it. I can't even remember when this map was first shared on Reddit. I've seen...
Pritzker Signs New Illinois Legislation Increasing Giving And Funding Opportunities For Nonprofits
Quad Cities, Iowa / Illinois—Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed two pieces of legislation that will increase giving and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations and enhance workforce development in Illinois. The Quad Cities region’s three community foundations—Moline Regional Community Foundation, Quad Cities Community Foundation, and Rock Island Community Foundation—all celebrate...
One woman dead after early morning shooting involving sheriff’s deputies
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office has requested Illinois State Police conduct an independent investigation into a Saturday morning deputy-involved shooting in the 2800 block of Hoover Avenue in Springfield. Information released by the county indicates deputies were dispatched to the residence around...
England Sails to MARA Feature Win at Lincoln
LINCOLN, IL (July 5, 2024) — Daltyn England won the Midwest Auto Racing Association feature Friday night at Lincoln Speedway. England charged from 7th starting position for the victory over Jace Sparks, 15th starting Cale Coons, Greg Ross, and Charles Kunz. Midwest Auto Racing Association. Lincoln Speedway. Lincoln, Illinois.
“Best Of” Fall Sports—Volleyball Players of the Year
Brooke Cowger – Cowger helped lead South Central to their third consecutive 20-win season in a row while leading the strong Lady Cougar hitting attack in kills with 255 and racking up 48 blocks while serving 37 aces with a serve percentage of 93.1%. Cowger was named National Trail Conference First Team All-Conference.
Free transportation to the veteran’s empowerment resource fair
Sangamon Mass Transit District (SMTD), in partnership with the City of Springfield, is providing FREE round-trip bus tokens to offer transportation for veterans to the Veterans Empowerment Resource Fair. Bring your Military I.D. or documentation to any of the following locations to receive bus tokens to get to the Veterans Empowerment Resource Fair:
Kovski, Johnson, & Duff Win Red, White, & Blue 30s At Lincoln Speedway
(Lincoln, IL) Lincoln Speedway opened its doors to 6 divisions of racing action this past Friday, July 5 for the Red, White, and Blue Triple 30’s. Pro Lates, Mods, Street Stocks, KidModz, Vintage Racing of Illinois, and MARA Midgets were in action. The three special events were held in...
Take a look at the new American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois
ATLANTA, Ill. (WMBD) — Just off I-55, on what’s called Old Route 66, a little museum has opened up in Atlanta, Illinois. If you are a Peorian, you know the 17-foot woman known as “Vanna Whitewall’. Officially, she was known as “Miss Uniroyal, or “The Uniroyal Gal”. In Atlanta, Illinois, there is now a home […]
Iconic memorabilia from historic Springfield tavern sold to a local bar
The simple, red neon script that drew revelers to The Sportsman’s Lounge for decades no longer hangs at 229 W. Mason St. The pre-civil war era, red brick building that has served as a neighborhood tavern since 1935 is destined for the history books. But memorabilia from the popular downtown watering hole will continue...
‘It’s Showtime!’: Illinois State Fair announces 2024 theme
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – The Illinois State Fair is coming up next month, and this year’s theme is “It’s Showtime!” State Fair officials shared how the mantra will capture the spirit of the fair from day one, onwards. “It’s Showtime!” aims to embody the State Fair’s many impressive events, from livestock shows to Grandstand performances. It […]
Adams Family Fire Fund set to pay out $10,000
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The fund set up by Downtown Springfield Inc. to help businesses and individuals affected by the Adams Street fire is about to pay out its first $10,000. The fire on June 19, destroyed the 413 E. Adams St. building and damaged nearby buildings. The Benefit for Businesses Affected by the Adams Family Fire Fund at INB received donations at bank locations and online and through events in the community including a benefit at the Brinkerhoff Mansion.
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