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Iowa's abortion ban, one of the nation's strictest, to take effect Monday
One of the strictest abortion bans in the nation will take effect in Iowa on Monday. Why it matters: Most abortions will be prohibited after about six weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions in the cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the patient. Driving the news: Iowa...
Monroe City woman faces stealing charge after nearly $15,000 found missing from New London Ball Association
NEW LONDON, Mo. — A Monroe City woman recently was arrested by the Ralls County Sheriff’s Department after funds from the New London Ball Association were determined to be misappropriated. Ralls County Sheriff Brad Stinson said in a press release that the New London Ball Association reported earlier...
HLGU’s annual Alumni and Friends Golf Classic fundraiser planned for Sept. 27 at Norwoods
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University’s annual Alumni and Friends Golf Classic fundraiser will take place on Friday, Sept. 27, at Norwoods Golf Club. Registration and a BBQ lunch will begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start scheduled for noon. Golf enthusiasts and HLGU supporters are invited to...
Illinois To Host World’s Largest Karaoke Party
If you like to sing in front of a crowd, then this party in Illinois is perfect for you. World's Largest Karaoke Party At Illinois Concert Venue. Even though I don't do it very often, I enjoy doing some karaoke. The first time I ever did it was in Rockford at the original JMK location at Mulford and Spring Creek. I did "Born To Be Wild." Nowadays, my go-to tune is "Don't Stop Believin'"
Hot-hitting Bay County downs two Illinois foes in Pony League North Zone
BAY CITY, MI – Bay County is doing its best to be a gracious host for the Pony League North Zone tournament. But that ends when the game starts. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Ample Sweet Corn Crop Expected Despite Challenges
Some farmers believe Illinois is on pace for a good sweet corn season as harvest begins in some areas. –Photo by Catrina Rawson of FarmWeek. As consumers look to add fresh sweet corn to their summer meals, a couple of Illinois producers say conditions have been right for a good crop this season.
Deja vu? Canadian wildfire affects being felt in Central Illinois
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Canadian wildfires are burning thousands of miles away, but the affects are starting to be felt here in Central Illinois. Air quality is getting worse from the smoke, and some people may want to be careful over the next few days. Last year, you could feel the smoke in the air […]
Important News for Illinois Low Income Families Receiving TANF Payments
Illinois has set a precedent now that all child support payments collected for families receiving or having received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will now be directly passed on to them without state deductions. Child Support Changes in Illinois Now in Effect. This landmark policy was effective as of...
Teen queens reign supreme in all-city musical, SIX
Most of us know the rhyme about the unfortunate fates of Henry VIII's six wives: "Divorced, beheaded, died. Divorced, beheaded, survived." After seeing the all-city teen production of the musical SIX, codirected by Morgan Kaplan and Andrew Maynerich, you can add "revived" to the end of that poem. SIX reimagines...
John Force recovery update: NHRA legend released from hospital a month after crash at Virginia Nationals
NHRA drag racing icon and 16-time champion John Force was released from a neurological treatment center in Arizona and moved into outpatient care on Tuesday. The move comes one month after Force suffered serious injuries in a crash during the first round the NHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park on June 23. The 75-year-old suffered a traumatic brain injury among other injuries, including a fractured sternum and right wrist injury.
Merritt-Exeter, Lynnville Leaving South Jacksonville Water Service
The Village of South Jacksonville’s water system will have a lighter load to bare once it returns to service. Village President Dick Samples told the Board of Trustees last night that the Scott-Morgan-Greene Water Co-Op recently reached out to him and have asked permission to supply the water for the Merritt-Exeter Water Co-Op and to the Village of Lynnville: “[Scott-Morgan-Greene] is not physically managing them or anything else. They are just simply supplying the water to the Merritt-Exeter Co-Op and then also to the Village of Lynnville. They simply can quit our service or we can quit them with a 30-day notice.”
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