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WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Your local guide for family entertainment
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Whether you want to dance and sing or try something new, we have a few suggestions to keep the family entertained all weekend long. Friday Night Live Champaign: Friday, July 12, from 6-9 p.m. featuring Dan Hubbard, Kalesa Band, Ryan Byfield & Nuclei, Catseye, Bandoneon Massacre, Voodoo Exiles, plus lots of family-friendly activities including Balloon Twisting by Aaron’s Party Balloons. There’s something for every musical taste! Speaking of taste, Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Champaign is the title sponsor. Sip, savor, and sing along!
Danville’s Mosaic City Church Announces Feed the Community Day on Sunday, July 14th; at Danville Family YMCA
Mark your calendars for the second Sunday in July, the 14th. That’s the day the Mosaic City Church will be having a special “Feed the Community Day. Joining us for a moment at Wednesday’s Juneteenth celebration at Temple Plaza; Pastor LeStan Hoskins told us this will be a chance to have breakfast together, have lunch together, and spend the day together. It will all be happening at the Mosaic City Church’s place of worship, the Danville Family YMCA.
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Updates: Second Bridge Closure
Wilmington, IL – A second bridge on the Henslow Trail in Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie has been closed for repairs, resulting in reroutes for trail users. The U.S. Forest Service announced the closure and reroute via a social media update. According to the U.S. Forest Service, Henslow Trail users...
Atlanta Remembers 8-Year-Old Secoriea Turner with Social Justice Scholarship, Suspects Denied Bond in Ongoing Murder Case
The struggle for justice for Secoriea Turner, an 8-year-old girl killed in 2020, continues to reverberate through the Atlanta community as her family announces the creation of a scholarship in her memory and the legal developments in her case unfold. Secoriea was shot and killed while riding in an SUV with her mother and another adult near the Wendy’s, where a Black man was killed by a white police officer weeks prior. From this immense tragedy emerges the "Secoriea’s Social Justice Scholarship," seeking to empower a college student with $5,000 toward education in the sphere of social justice, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.
20th anniversary of Roanoke tornado
ROANOKE, Ill. – July 13 is the 20th anniversary of an F4 tornado that ravaged the village of Roanoke and destroyed the Parsons Manufacturing plant. The National Weather Service says the violent tornado began at 2:34 p.m. July 13, 2004 and was on the ground 23 minutes. But, the twister traveled 9.6 miles across Woodford County reaching F4 strength along a 1-mile stretch between Metamora and Roanoke.
25 Sports Friday- July 12, 2024- 7 on 7 prep football plus the Drive Out Hunger Golf Outing
PEORIA (25News Now) - Dunlap and Normal West both shined at the Glenwood 7 on 7 football event today plus Jim Mattson and Peoria Sports Radio 101.1 hosted the annual Drive Out Hunger Golf Outing at WeaverRidge to benefit the Peoria Area Food Bank. You can watch 25News - any...
Metamora’s Cam Nickel hoping recruiting interest increases
METAMORA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Cam Nickel knows Matthew Zobrist well and was excited to hear his friend made a commitment to play basketball at Bradley on Tuesday. Now Nickel hopes he’s the next Metamora Redbird getting a Division I scholarship offer. Interest in the senior linebacker is on the rise as Nickel enters his senior […]
Severin: Dolly Parton Imagination Library Serves Southern Illinois, Attends Inaugural Event at Cafe Bloom in Benton
BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) has served as the Illinois House Republican leader of the Literacy Improves Future Endeavors (LIFE) working group during the 103rd General Assembly. On Wednesday, Rep. Severin met with local school students and literacy leaders to celebrate a legislative victory that welcomes the Dolly Party Imagination Library to Southern Illinois.
Eureka, IL – Woodford County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam
The Woodford County Sheriff’s Office in Eureka, IL, has issued a warning about a recent phone scam involving individuals impersonating deputies and command staff. According to the Sheriff’s Office, scammers are calling residents and attempting to steal money by pretending to be law enforcement officials. They often demand payment through wire transfers, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or payment apps, methods that make it difficult to recover the money. The Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that they will never request payment or solicit funds over the phone.
Illinicast: Summer School Session- the Minnesota Golden Gophers
Illinicast: Summer School Session – Minnesota Golden Gophers. On Thursday (7/11) evening, Illinicast Host Austin Burklund joined Ski-U-Pod host Curt to discuss PJ Fleck, Ben Johnson, and several other topics surrounding Minnesota, and the Big Ten. Illini Athletics gained the upper hand on the Golden Gophers in 2023-24. Of...
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Receives Prestigious Travelers' Choice Award
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield has been honored with a prestigious Travelers’ Choice award from Tripadvisor, placing it among the top 10 percent of attractions worldwide. This distinction is awarded based on consistently outstanding reviews from visitors, highlighting the museum's exceptional quality and visitor experience.
Springfield firefighters quickly extinguish residential fire Friday afternoon
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield Fire Department responded to a working fire Friday afternoon. The fire was at a residence in the 2000 block of S. 15th St. Springfield Fire Chief Edward Canny told WCIA reports of the fire came in just before 12:30 p.m. As of just after 1 p.m., the Springfield Fire […]
Illinois Athletics, Busey Bank announce Memorial Stadium movie night
Illinois Athletics has announced that they are partnering with the Busey Bank to host the Busey Movie Night at Memorial Stadium on August 10. The movie will be family-friendly and decided by an online vote. Illinois Football players will be at the stadium for autographs and pictures prior to the screening.
Single-game football tickets available starting July 18
The University’s Division of Intercollegiate Athletics announced today that single-game tickets for the 2024 Illinois Football season will be available for purchase by the general public starting July 18 at noon. I FUND members will have early access starting on July 15. As part of the FamILLy First campaign,...
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