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Look Out Swimmers, a Bear Spotted Swimming in this Illinois Lake
When you go swimming in Illinois, you need to understand the dangers in the water. Now, you need to consider the possibility that there are bears swimming in Illinois lakes as a new video share proves. This video was just shared a couple of hours ago by WSIL News 3...
2 Months Later, Adams Street Fire Still Looms Large
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Nearly two months to the day of the fire on Adams Street, the remnants still stand. The fire destroyed a building, home to businesses and residences and closed neighboring businesses because of the damage. Cafe Moxo, one of the neighboring businesses, has been unable to...
Hot air balloons, art showcase and more: 5 things to do in the Springfield area
School is underway in the Springfield area, but there's still plenty to do on the weekends in the area. From Broadway musicals you enjoyed as child to picking out new books meant for any age – there’s culture to enjoy and small businesses to support this weekend. ...
See the 10 Most Expensive Illinois Private Schools by Tuition
A good education sure can cost you especially if you decide to go the private school route. Thanks to a new ranking, you can see the 10 most expensive private schools in Illinois based on their annual tuition. Private School Review has some of the most comprehensive data I've been...
Northern District of Illinois Magistrate Judge Vacancy Announcement
The Northern District of Illinois is accepting applications for a full-time United States Magistrate Judge position in the Eastern Division in Chicago. be, and have been for at least five years, a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands of the United States, and have been engaged in the active practice of law for a period of at least five years;
Former Long-Time Taylorville Banker Dies
The former long-time president of the First National Bank in Taylorville has died. David Combs passed away Sunday. He was 87 years old. Combs had a lengthy history of banking in Taylorville. He started as a bank teller, working his way up to President and CEO of the First National Bank in Taylorville. He retired after 54 years of which 25 years he served as President.
Spooky Season Arrives Early: Halloween Décor Hit Illinois Shelves
I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into Home Depot in Rockford this week—Halloween decorations were already out in full force!. It’s still August, Summer is still here, but I guess we've decided to just fast forward to Halloween?! I'm here for it, but how early is REALLY too early?
Illinois High School Named One Of The Most Expensive In The Nation
If you go the private school route, school can be expensive, especially for one school in Illinois. I didn't have the luxury of a private school but my friends who did go to one seemingly got a good education out of it. And with getting into college being super competitive these days, having a good school on an application is highly important.
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois Hikers HAVE TO Avoid Red Or Purple Paint In The Woods
While many who don't live in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin still don't realize how beautiful it is. We are now a couple years into a new acceptance for paint as markers in the state of Illinois. Many of us love to go for hikes in the Fall. While you are enjoying that natural Illinois beauty you might see trees painted with red or purple paint. Do you know what that means? Many don't realize how important the markings are now, and how important it is to keep an eye out for them.
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
Historic Big Boy Locomotive coming to Illinois-Missouri
Mark your calendars train enthusiasts for Union Pacific’s massive steam locomotive that will be on tour through out the mid-west starting Aug 28 in Cheyenne, WY. The Big Boy 4014 will traverse Nebraska and Iowa before being on display in Rochelle, Illinois Sunday Sept 8 from 9:00a-3:00p. With half hour stops following in Illinois at Watseka at 5p on Monday 9/9, Nokomis, Il. At 12:15p before arriving in St. Louis Wednesday Sept 11.
Vote for the preseason top high school cross country runner in the Springfield area for 2024
Here is the preseason poll for the top high school cross country runner in the Springfield area. The poll closes at noon on Monday, August 26. More: Here are 14 high school cross country runners to follow in the Springfield area More: Which major award did Springfield-area tennis coach Sonthana Thongsithavong pick up? This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: Vote for the preseason top high school cross country runner in the Springfield area for 2024
Public speaks out over goals for Massey Commission
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — The Sangamon County Jail Committee met Tuesday to discuss the formation of the Massey Commission. The commission would be dedicated to pushing for more mental health training for law enforcement as well as thorough background checks after the death of Sonya Massey. Tensions rose in...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
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