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Notebook: Returning QBs give Illini 'maturity' at most important position; 'Great competition' in slot
CHAMPAIGN — For the first time in Bret Bielema's tenure, Illinois' starting quarterback returns for a second season. After an up-and-down first year as a starter following his transfer from Ole Miss, junior Luke Altmyer begins his second training camp with Illinois on Monday as its unquestioned starter. The...
Kathleen Lorenz announces run for Normal mayor in 2025
Another Normal Town Council member will challenge Mayor Chris Koos in the 2025 election. Kathleen Lorenz announced Monday she plans to run for mayor in the April 1 election. Lorenz is currently in her third term on the town council, having first been elected in 2015. In an interview with...
Bobby Pierce earns elusive Prairie Dirt Classic victory
The following is a press release from the World Racing Group and the World of Outlaws CASE Late Model Series:. The years of questioning Bobby Pierce’s ability to win the Prairie Dirt Classic were laid to rest on Saturday night at Fairbury Speedway. With a miraculous performance from the...
Meet Copper – Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Our Dog of the Week has a truly sad story. We are looking for adopters for him who will really love him and give him a wonderful life and home. Copper originally came to Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center in early...
Abraham Lincoln, in photos: Exhibit features over 1K images of, about 16th president
More than 1,000 photographic images of, and related to, Abraham Lincoln are ready for viewing in a new exhibit from Springfield’s Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) — you don’t even have to travel to Springfield to see it.
Tri-state students receive free backpacks in "School Rocks" giveaway
QUINCY, Ill. (KHQA) — Round Room LLC, a Verizon authorized retailer, gave away free backpacks at its 12th annual "School Rocks" backpack giveaway event on Sunday, July 28th. Verizon stores in Quincy, Macomb and Jacksonville all took part. This was the 2nd year the Verizon in Quincy partook in...
Illinois abortion clinics brace for another surge after Iowa abortion law takes effect
Demand for abortions in Illinois continues to surge. According to the latest available data from the Illinois Department of Public Health, between 2015 and 2022, there are five times as many people traveling from out of state to Illinois for abortion care. On Monday, Iowa's strict abortion ban went into...
Illinois Woman Wins $1 Million In Lottery, Immediately Pays It Forward
This is the kind of person that should win the lottery. Some people really have the gift of being authentically selfless and enjoy helping other people. That seems to be the case for a woman from Aurora. According to the Illinois Lottery, Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora won $1 million...
A Bright Future with D&D Electric
Imagine if the sun sent you a monthly bill for all the sunlight you use. Thankfully, it does not, and that’s where solar energy comes in! Harnessing the power of the sun is like having an endless supply of free pizza delivered to your door – minus the calories and with a LOT more environmental benefits.
Illinois Residents, People May Sneak Onto Your Porch August 8th
I'm not trying to alarm you. Instead, I'm trying to pass along some information that should keep you from calling the police or reaching for a firearm in a little over a week's time. Then again, your own personal feelings may be different about the people who will, more than...
Photos Show a Bear is Now Touring Southern Illinois Golf Courses
If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses. I saw CBS in Chicago share this interesting story about a...
2nd Year in a Row This Illinois County Has Highest Tax Rates
Taxes stink, but we have to pay them no matter what. Illinois is the worst with taxes as one of the states with the highest taxes in the nation, but for the second year in a row, one country tops all others as being the highest. Highest Tax County in...
FBI Warning Illinois Residents about the Danger of ‘Jugging’
It's important to always be aware of your surroundings and that's never been more important than it is now in our modern era. The FBI is warning Illinois residents about a rise in incidents involving 'jugging'. It's much more dangerous and common than it sounds. It was just reported a...
Tate Costa reflects on invaluable Olympic trials experience
(WCIA) — Tate Costa and Illinois head coach Dan Ribeiro got right back in the gym after the NCAA Championships to focus on the program’s next goal: landing a spot on the Team USA Senior Development team. “We haven’t had any athletes in the last three years that were able to reach that mark and […]