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Aurora woman wins $1M from scratch-off Illinois Lottery ticket
An Aurora woman recently won $1 million with a scratch-off ticket, the Illinois Lottery announced.Antoinette 'Toni' Green won the top prize on a $10 MONOPOLY 50X scratch-off ticket purchased at Ruby's Liquor, located at 1535 Butterfield Road in Aurora."The clerk couldn't believe it and I couldn't believe it," Green said. "He said 'Toni, sign your ticket and go straight home - you won a million dollars!' I sat in my car in front of Ruby's in total shock, and then I had an epiphany - I can help others, I can make a difference in somebody's life with...
A shower or two possible Tuesday
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Parts of the Mid-Ohio Valley picked up a decent amount of rain on Monday. Spots around Parkersburg, Belpre, and Marietta were able to pick up more than half an inch of rain. A few isolated spots in central Washington county were able to get close to an inch in total. However, some areas did not pick up much rain. Southern Wood County is an example of only picking up around a tenth to two tenths of an inch of rain. More rain is still needed to help with the severe drought conditions across the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Authorities finding skimmers in Kentucky retail, grocery stores
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky authorities are warning the community about credit card skimmers appearing in retail and grocery stores. In a post on social media, Elizabethtown Police said over the past few months, they've had three cases of skimmers being set up in retail stores at both self checkout and staffed checkout counters.
Push for natural gas detectors grows in Illinois a year after Oak Park explosion
OAK PARK, Ill. - A year has passed since a massive explosion in Oak Park leveled an apartment building, claiming the life of one man and displacing 12 residents. In response, there is a growing push to install natural gas detectors in every home across Illinois. Proponents argue that the...
Man sentenced to 25 years for Illinois cell phone store robberies, including Rockford T-Mobile
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Chicago man has been sentenced to 25 years for carrying out multiple armed robberies at cell phone stores throughout Illinois, including one in Rockford. According to the U.S. Justice Department, Jonathan Byars, 26, along with his co-conspirators, carried out six armed robberies and two attempted robberies in 2019 and 2020, […]
Farmington’s Vaal Gets the Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Kentucky-Barkley Lakes
GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. (July 22, 2024) – Boater Duston Vaal of Farmington, Kentucky, caught a three-bass limit weighing 14 pounds, 6 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Kentucky-Barkley Lakes . Hosted by the Kentucky Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau, the tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL LBL Division. Vaal earned $4,163 for his victory.
Helping Hand Ministry Continues to Assist Those in Need in Union City
Helping Hand Ministries in Union City is open and available to assist those with needs in the community. Board Chairman Chris Norton told Thunderbolt News the ministry is hoping to expand their outreach to those in need.(AUDIO) Board member Rev. Curtis McLendon said Helping Hand has been an inspiration to...
Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle collision
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - A man from Murray, Kentucky died in a two-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon. According to the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office, first responders were called to State Route 121 North near the Potts Road intersection for a vehicle versus motorcycle collision at around 4:30 p.m. on July 21.
KKK fliers found in Lexington, Frankfort neighborhoods
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Police are investigating after people in some Lexington and Frankfort neighborhoods say they found fliers supporting the Ku Klux Klan in their driveways. WKYT’s Lucy Bryson talked with concerned neighbors and police about the situation. Watch above. Captain Scott Tracy with the Frankfort Police Department...
Gov. Beshear Declines Fancy Farm Invitation
Photo: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear greets the crowd at the 2019 Fancy Farm Picnic. Shannon McFarlin photo. Fancy Farm, Ky.–Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has announced he will not attend this year’s Fancy Farm Picnic as the list of speakers is firming up. An update from organizers Friday confirmed...
Badgett family creates three MSU scholarships for College of Education and Human Services
MURRAY, Ky. – The Badgett family and the J. Rogers Badgett Sr. Foundation of Madisonville, Ky., have made a significant multiyear commitment to the College of Education and Human Services through the Murray State University Foundation. The Badgett family has a rich history of supporting education throughout Western Kentucky and began their support of Murray State more than 15 years ago.
Iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile involved in Illinois crash
CHICAGO, Ill. - In an unusual sight, the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was seen loaded on the back of a tow truck following a crash in Illinois yesterday. According to the Illinois State Police, the Wienermobile collided with a car, lost control, and rolled onto its side after an attempt to correct its course. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
'Happy I don't have to travel five hours for tournaments anymore': Student athlete speaks on Paducah Sports Park
PADUCAH — After five years and multiple setbacks, including the COVID-19 pandemic, Paducah area leaders broke ground Monday on the long-awaited Paducah Sports Park. The project will cost $65 million and is largely funded by the area's transit room tax and is projected to generate $155 million of direct impact in the first five years.
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
Russian Billionaire Suddenly Abandoned This Illinois Mansion?
It sounds like something you'd see in a spy thriller, but it's a real life Illinois thing. Neighbors have wondered out loud why a Russian billionaire just suddenly abandoned an exotic Illinois mansion and left the country. The mystery begins with an investigation of this out of the way Illinois...
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