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Effingham County Animal Shelter announces Code Red
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — The Effingham County Animal Shelter is desperately looking for adopters. Officials said there are zero kennels open, and they have lowered the adoption fees to $75. “We must have adopters to stay a no kill facility” officials wrote on Facebook. The adoption application can be found on the shelter’s Facebook page.
Champaign teen in hospital after early morning shooting
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — A 17 year old is in serious condition after getting shot early Saturday morning. It happened in the 1400 block of N. Market Street just before 5:15 a.m. Champaign Police say, the teen was walking along Market and heard several gunshots and then realized he...
Football Opens 2024 Season At Illinois
Eastern Illinois football begins its 2024 season against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on August 29 at 8:10 PM. After narrowly missing the FCS playoffs last season with an 8-3 record, the Panthers are looking to bounce back with a strong roster, including key players returning on offense and defense. EIU's quarterback, Pierce Holley, who was a second team All-Big South/OVC selection, has been named the Preseason Offensive Player of the Year for 2024. Defensively, the Panthers ranked second in the FCS in turnovers last season and bring back eight starters, aiming to fill gaps in their secondary. This matchup marks the fourth time EIU has started a season against a Big Ten opponent.
Green Island restaurant in Danville receives $5,000 grant for building improvements
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – Green Island, the oldest restaurant in downtown Danville, has proudly been awarded a $5,000 grant from Downtown Danville Inc. This grant, aimed at supporting and rejuvenating local businesses, has enabled significant upgrades to the restaurant. Located at 11 N. Vermilion St., just next to...
Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament hosted by Danville Horseshoe Club
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The Danville Horseshoe Club will host the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex, located at 520 S. Bowman in Danville. The event will take place over Labor Day weekend, Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1. A total of...
Lake Land College Introduces New Laker Connect Program
Lake Land College is introducing Laker Connect, a new program designed to provide personalized assistance to high school dual credit students. Under the Laker Connect program, a dedicated counselor will help high school students make the most of their dual credit options. The counselor is also available to help students in topics such as career exploration, paying for college, educational planning, transfer guidance, and trade school planning.
DACC investigating president following complaint by Danville mayor
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Board of Trustees at Danville Area Community College is conducting an investigation into its president following a complaint filed by the Mayor of Danville regarding a recent series of conversations the two of them had. Mayor Rickey Williams took to social media on Thursday to share images of the texting […]
Felony Charges Dropped Against 2 Ex-Officers Charged In Breonna Taylor Raid
A federal judge has dismissed felony charges against two former Louisville officers who were involved in the deadly raid of Breonna Taylor’s home, per WDRB. Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman, was shot and killed in her apartment during a flawed no-knock raid on March 13, 2020. Detective Joshua Jaynes...
Bob Asmussen | Bielema's Illini have plenty of respect for Week 1 opponent
Aug. 24—CHAMPAIGN — No need to remind the Illinois football players "anybody can beat anybody." Their coaches have that covered. The fact the Illini open against FBS school Eastern Illinois has been mentioned by fourth-year Bret Bielema. A lot. "On their schedule, this would be the marquee game of the year," Bielema said of Chris Wilkerson's Panthers, who make the short trip from Charleston to ...
Local Sports Calendar (Aug. 24)
This weekend is packed with local and college sporting events across various disciplines. Key highlights include high school cross country and soccer matches, as well as women's college golf tournaments. Notable college volleyball matchups are set for Rockford, featuring multiple teams from Danville Area Community College. The auto racing calendar also features significant NASCAR and Formula One events, making for an exciting weekend of sports activities.
Neighborhood revitalization project comes at a loss in Decatur
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Decatur has finished its third abandonment to rehab project. Renovating an abandoned house rather than getting rid of it through demolition. But the project comes at a cost. The latest home to be renovated is located at 867 W. Waggoner Street. The house has a...
City: Clouded water seen in Sugar Creek came from paint spill
Clouded, white water seen in a portion of Sugar Creek running through Bloomington on Thursday was the byproduct of a paint spill, according to city officials. Multiple Bloomington agencies, including the fire department, public works and engineering, responded to an area between G.E. Road and Gill Street on Thursday evening following a report of a substance in Sugar Creek.
Details finalized for the biggest game of the year for the Illinois basketball team
Illinois basketball is just over two months away from starting what should be a great 2024-25 campaign. The Illini loaded up this offseason with new pieces that should be able to get this program back to at least the Elite 8 this upcoming season. We also learned when and where Illinois’ non-conference games will be held just days ago as well.
Sweet Corn Circus returns to Normal
This weekend uptown Normal will once again be filled with the smell of hot sweet corn and the presence of youthful vibes as the Sweet Corn Circus returns. . The two-day event, which is free to all, is a celebration both of the Bloomington-Normal area’s agricultural roots and its circus history. The Gamma Phi Circus is the longest running collegiate circus in the country, dating back to 1929. On Saturday and Sunday, its acrobats, aerialists, clowns and dancers will join with professional wrestlers and other attractions.
Oblong Chamber Holds “Engraved Brick Fundraiser”
(Undated) — The Oblong Chamber is hosting an “Engraved Brick Fundraiser” to help with planned upgrades to the downtown mini-park. According to the Oblong Chamber, the upgrades will include a stage in the southwest corner of the park, a pavilion overhang on the south border of the park, and a fire pit. The fire pit will be constructed using bricks that have been removed from the “Ma Burton” building that was recently demolished. The patio surrounding the fire pit will be constructed from the engraved bricks purchased through this fundraiser. To learn more about this fundraiser and to order your brick follow the link or stop in at The Village Stitchery, Vault Antiques, or Kilburn Resale.
Jville AMVETS Hope for Community Support in Effort to Replace Roof
A Jacksonville area veteran’s support and service organization is looking for help from the community to keep their heads dry. Jacksonville AMVETS Post 100 will be hosting a fundraiser next month to help raise funds for a new roof for their facility located at 210 East Court Street in downtown Jacksonville.
Lanphier High School football coach resigned after spirited discussion over practice and fundraising
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – When Lanphier High School plays its first football game of the season on Aug. 30, there will be a new coach on the sidelines. Ademola Adeniji, after taking over as head coach in February, resigned earlier this week after what he called a “spirited discussion” with the athletic director.
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