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‘Equity, equality and parity': Illinois' road to reparations explained
In early 2022, Illinois became the second of three U.S. states to establish a commission to provide reparations for African American descendants of slavery. Through subsequent board meetings, public hearings and oversight from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the goals of the group, titled Illinois' African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC), are starting to take shape.
Springfield native Ryan Held and USA 4x100 freestyle relay team brings home the gold
PARIS (WAND) -- The USA men's 4x100 freestyle relay team is bringing home the gold medal from Paris. In the prelims Springfield native Ryan Held led the team off swimming a 48.52 leg with the team finishing with a time of 3:12.61 to finish second in their heat. Heading into...
Maid Rite celebrates 100th anniversary
Springfield — The nation's first drive thru turned 100 today. Maid Rite Sandwich Shop in Springfield is celebrating their rich history with classic cars, great music, and throwback prices on menu items. Visitors can buy a Maid Rite or drink at regular price and get a second for a...
WATCH: 2024 DCLI Public Safety Camp
July 27, 2024 – The Jerry J Dawson Civic Leadership Institute hosted 14 local students for the 2nd year of the DCLI Public Safety Camp. The 4 week program exposed students to various areas of public safety, from police and fire, to forensics and corrections. Watch the video now!
2024 NV5 Invitational purse, winner’s share, Korn Ferry Tour prize money payout
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - JUNE 30: Max McGreevy poses with the Memorial Health Championship trophy after winning the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS at Panther Creek Country Club on June 30, 2024 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) The 2024 NV5 Invitational purse is set for $1,000,000, with...
130th annual Payson Old Settlers picnic kicks off Friday, continues through Sunday
PAYSON, Ill. — The 130th annual Payson Old Settlers Picnic will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-4 in Payson South Park. Bob and Rose Bunte and Jerry and Audrie Bunte, this year’s parade marshals, are members of the Bunte Trucking family. The event kicks off on...
Meet Nelly, this week's pet of the week!
Quincy, Ill. (KHQA) — Meet Nelly, this week's pet of the week!. Nelly is a one-year-old Labrador Retriever mix. With his big floppy ears and the most adorable smile, he is sure to win your over your heart. Nelly is a very sweet boy and has the world's goofiest...
The Adams Street fire public forum
The Citizens Club of Springfield held a public forum this morning downtown at the Hoogland Center for the Arts to discuss the Adams Street Fire. The four guest speakers were owner of The Wakery Elizabeth Wake, President of Moving Pillsbury Forward Chris Richmond, owner of two the buildings affected by the fire Chris Nickell, and owner of The Cats’ Pyjamas Cat Café Tom Raymond.
QPD Blotter for July 25, 2024
Blake L. Hagerbaumer, 23, Quincy for Suspended Registration. NTA 113. Dawsyn L. Pratt, 18, Quincy for Vandalism. NTA 101. Briana L. Stanislaw, 22, Quincy for FTA DWLS. Lodged 134. Gregory A. Russell, 62, 1429 Ohio for Warrant-Domestic Battery. Lodged 255. Matthew A. Miller, 41, 1034 Turtle Lake Rd. for Warrant-Felon...
2,000 left without power in Springfield Friday morning
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Power has been restored for over 2,000 people in Springfield after City Water, Light and Power had to briefly shut down their service Friday morning. CWLP officials said tree damage to power lines in the area of Oak Lane was to blame. Two poles were damaged and live wires were created […]
2 shot, killed in Eolia, Missouri
EOLIA, Mo. — A man shot and killed two people that were in the man's home Saturday morning, the sheriff said. Deputies in Pike County, Missouri, were called to a home on Collage Circle Drive in Eolia, Missouri, just after midnight. The 911 call said someone had been shot.
Excitement rings through the air at Marion County Fair Parade
PALMYRA, Mo. (KHQA) — The Marion County Fair kicked off on Saturday morning with a parade in Palmyra. Even though it was quite humid, the air was filled with excitement as dozens of adults and children eagerly awaited the parade. Miss Marion County 2023, the junior Misses, this year's...
WIU faculty cuts affect staff, students, communities
UPDATE: Sen. Mike Halpin emailed his statement on the layoffs to Our Quad Cities News. “I am disappointed to learn of the painful cuts happening at Western Illinois University. WIU is a major employer in my district and has provided high-quality education to thousands for many years, and these cuts undoubtedly will make maintaining those […]
Movie theater part of new Village Mall owner's plans
Jul. 27—DANVILLE — A sit-down restaurant and the return of a movie theater are included in plans pitched by the new owner of Village Mall. The city announced on Friday night that Jimmy Virk has acquired two of the three parcels of the 35-acre property and that current tenants — County Market, Ross Dress for Less, Dunham's, Pet Supplies Plus, Bath and Body Works, JoAnn's, Citi Trends, Hibbett ...
Police investigate shooting at parking lot party in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — Two women are recovering after a shooting early Saturday morning. It happened in the 1800 block of W. Bradley Avenue just after 3:15 a.m. Champaign Police say, when they arrived they found two women from Champaign who had been shot. One had been shot in...
Morris Police Officer Markusic Named Finalist For Illinois Officer of the Year
A Morris Police Officer was recently honored as a state finalist. Morris Police Officer Derek Zumbahlen was in our studios on Friday talking about Officer Sarah Markusic receiving nominations for Illinois Officer of the Year. Your browser does not support the audio element. Morris Police Chief Alices Steffes said Officer...
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