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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,...
Illinois quick hits: Theft ring busted; Illinoisans working from home
Theft ring busted An investigation in Cook County has led to the bust of a large-scale retail theft operation. The Cook County sheriff announced Thursday that approximately $2.4 million in suspected stolen merchandise was recovered in the operation last week. The recovered merchandise included Nike Air Jordan shoes to commemorate the Paris Olympics that had not been made available to the public yet. ...
Harvest Moon Drive In | Destination Illinois
Meteorologist Jacob Dickey heads to the Drive In in Gibson City to learn more about the Harvest Moon Drive in and some big events coming up later this month. He also hears some how weather has impacted the theater over the years. See all of the Destination Illinois stories on wcia.com/news/destination-illinois/
Pro-Palestine student demonstrator charged with Mob Action after U of I protest
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A student involved in the pro-Palestine protests on University of Illinois campus earlier this year has been charged with Mob Action after U of I Police used social media to identify her. According to Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz, Yafa K Issa, 18 of Savoy, was charged with one count […]
Danville woman accused of stabbing man overnight: Police
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A woman from Danville is under arrest on suspicion of stabbing a man during an altercation Wednesday night. Danville Police posted on their Facebook page that officers were dispatched to the area of Oak and Clay Streets at 11 p.m. A man was reportedly stabbed, and this was confirmed when officers […]
Chicago Republican answers attacks from mayor, governor
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has joined Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson in blaming Republicans for violent crime in the city. A Chicago Republican says the issue is the Democrats’ “bad policies.”. Pritzker said there is more violence in Chicago because Republicans defunded community violence...
Community protests Sonya Massey shooting at Sangamon County Building
SPRINGFIELD – Hundreds of people joined in a protest at the Sangamon County Building demanding transparency in the death of Sonya Massey. In a statement, the Illinois State Police (IAP) said that on Saturday, July 6, 12:50 a.m., Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call in the 2800 block of Hoover Avenue in Springfield. During the incident, 36-year-old Sonya Massey was shot and later pronounced deceased at an area hospital.
Protestors rally at Sangamon Co. Sheriff’s Office after woman’s death
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — Dozens are rallying in front of the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, calling for more transparency in the investigation of 36-year-old Sonya Massey’s death. Two sheriff’s deputies responded to Massey’s home just after midnight on July 6. Family and friends at the rally say Massey was the one that called the police. […]
Millions more spent on Pritzker’s clean energy agenda
(The Center Square) – The state of Illinois is pumping millions of tax dollars more to develop a clean energy jobs program in underserved neighborhoods. The Clean and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), which was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker three years ago, funds programs that create clean energy jobs statewide. Pritzker said the Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program prioritizes underrepresented populations and Illinoisans living in communities that have historically faced economic...
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