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Satellite runs across Illinois help support Memphis to Peoria St. Jude run fundraising efforts
PEORIA, Ill. – Each summer, runners from central Illinois journey down to Memphis, Tenn. for the St. Jude Runs, running 465 miles back to Peoria and raising money for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. But they’re not alone in their effort. Nearly 30 satellite runs from all...
Illinois Attorney General defends gun ban with reference to attempted assassination of former president
(The Center Square) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the attempted assassination of former President Trump demonstrates why the state’s gun ban should remain in place. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that Illinois’ ban is ‘highly suspect because it broadly prohibits common semiautomatic firearms used for lawful purposes.” In a discussion at the City Club of Chicago, Attorney General Raoul questioned whether the text of the Second...
Reps. Casten and Garcia urge President Biden to drop out of race for White House
CHICAGO (CBS) — Two more House Democrats from Illinois have joined the growing number of congressional Democrats urging President Joe Biden to drop his bid for re-election.U.S. Rep. Sean Casten and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia on Friday both urged Biden to drop out of the race for the White House.In an op-ed in the Chicago Tribune, Casten wrote that his constituents "fear for the future of American democracy" if former President Donald Trump is elected in November, and that he believes "Biden is no longer up for that job.""It is with a heavy heart and much personal reflection that...
Unauthorized Look Inside Abandoned Bum’s Castle In Illinois
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sometimes when I see an unusual landmark in Illinois, the first thing that comes to mind is wanting to see what's inside and in this case, that opportunity is actually available.
Meet Xena, returning as this week's pet of the week!
Quincy, Ill. (KHQA) — Meet Xena, this week's pet of the week!. Xena is 4 years old and a beautiful Pitbull Terrier mix. Xena has returned as pet of the week as she is still actively looking for her forever home. She can't wait to be someone's new best friend.
New Data Shows 87,000 Illinois Residents Flee the State
New data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that in 2022 alone, more than 87,000 Illinoisans – faced with some of the highest taxes in the nation – relocated to other states. This exodus saw nearly $10 billion in income leaving Illinois, significantly impacting the state’s economic landscape....
Car, motorcycle, show truck owners invited to participate in new event Saturday organized by Liters and Lotus
QUINCY — Car and motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to participate in Liters and Lotus’s first event of the year. Owners of all types of cars, motorcycles/show trucks are welcome to display their vehicle at the event beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, July 20, and continuing until noon. The organizer’s goal is to line the street beginning at 700 S. Fourth and continue down to South Side Boat Club on Front Street.
Semoball Scholar-Athlete Asher Britt takes talents to Quincy
SIKESTON, Mo. – The path to college basketball is rarely a straight line, but for Asher Britt, every challenge has been met with the same quiet intensity: a refusal to fail. From a season-ending injury to balancing a demanding academic workload, the newly minted Semoball Scholar-Athlete has consistently found ways to overcome obstacles and excel both on and off the court. Now, that determination has earned him a spot with the Quincy University basketball program, where he'll look to prove that his tenacious work ethic and keen understanding of the game can translate to success at the next level.
Three Central Illinois farm families named finalists for conservation award
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Three farm families from Central Illinois were recognized for their exemplary efforts in conservation agriculture when the Sand County Foundation announced the finalists for the 2024 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award. Lance Irving, director of the Leopold Conservation Award Program, took the stage Sunday night, July...
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