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Okaw Valley teacher arrested for ‘inappropriate communications’ with student
BETHANY, Ill. (WCIA) — A teacher in the Okaw Valley school district was arrested over the weekend for allegedly having “inappropriate communications” with a high school student. School administrators said in a statement on Facebook that they were made aware of this conduct Friday morning, which they said did not involve physical contact. They notified […]
‘I absolutely love this job’: Meet the former teacher turned barber filling a gap in Milford
MILFORD, Ill. (WCIA) — Whether it’s every few weeks or every few months, a haircut is a necessity for most people. In Our Town Milford, there hasn’t been a barbershop available for the last several years. Now, there’s the perfect man for the job filling the void. When you drive down Jones Street in Milford, […]
Illinois quick hits: Seymour man faces child abduction charge
Seymour man faces child abduction chargeA Seymour man is behind bars on a charge of child abduction thanks to the quick thinking of an 11-year-old girl.Hunter Simmons was arraigned Monday and faces over a decade in prison if convicted. Urbana police said the victim was walking home from school when she noticed a white pickup truck following her.During the investigation, the child provided police with her phone because she was recording while she was walking. Police were able to see the vehicle's license plate in the video, which was registered to Simmons. $1.3 million lotto ticket sold in ChicagoA new...
Champaign Police investigating after middle schools receive social media threat
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The three middle schools in Champaign received a threat on social media. Champaign Police confirmed school district staff contacted the department around 1:45 p.m. Monday about a social media threat. Police said while the threat had vague language, it did name three middle schools: Franklin Academy, Jefferson Middle School and Edison […]
Vermilion County Crime Stoppers | Police Seek Woman in Connection to Danville Home Invasion
DANVILLE — The Danville Police Department is seeking information from the public regarding a home invasion that took place last week. Danville police are investigating a home invasion and criminal damage that occurred in the 200 block of Nicklas Street on Thursday. Detectives seek to speak with Leather N. Lipscomb, 38, who was apparently last seen driving a two-tone dark-colored Chevy Silverado.
Vermilion County father growing sunflowers to combat grief
INDIANOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — One father in Vermilion County is using his heartbreak to create something beautiful. Michael Dokey is using sunflowers to write his daughter’s name in his front yard. After the sudden loss of multiple family members, Dokey took it upon himself to create a living memorial in his front yard. He says […]
Bistro, Bloomington hold sixth Pridefest
BLOOMINGTON- The Bistro hosted its sixth Pridefest on August 3. Around ten thousand people trekked downtown for the event, which is likely larger than last year. For the first time, two stages were set up downtown: a main stage for drag performers and bands, and a smaller one for individual artists and poetry readings.
Win 3-Day Passes to 2024 IL Deer & Beer Fest
The 2024 Illinois Deer & Beer Fest is this Friday (8/23) through Sunday (8/25) at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. B104 has your chance to win a pair of 3-Day Passes!. The Illinois Deer & Beer Fest celebrates hunting, fishing, and outdoor traditions treasured by millions of Americans and their families.
JB Pritzker takes ‘Daily Show's' Jordan Klepper on drinking tour of Chicago during DNC
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has clearly been looking forward to Chicago hosting the DNC for a long time, and he was happy to show off the city to “The Daily Show” correspondent Jordan Klepper. The duo went on a drink-filled adventure through the Lake View neighborhood for a...
Illinois National Guard deploys to Chicago ahead of DNC
CHICAGO — Several hundred members of the Illinois National Guard deployed to Chicago in an effort to support federal, state and local law enforcement agencies during the Democratic National Convention this week, the Illinois National Guard released Monday. The National Guard members' activation was planned several months in advance...
Primo Designs makes list of 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies in U.S.
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield’s Primo Designs has made Inc. magazine’s list of the 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. Companies on the list are ranked according to percentage revenue growth over the last three years. Primo Designs, a wholesale supplier of branded apparel and promotional products, appears at number 4,019 with 112% growth over a three-year period.
Illinois Lottery player wins $1.3M off ticket bought in Chicago
CHICAGO - A new millionaire was made in Chicago over the weekend!. A $1.3 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold at a grocery store on the city's Southwest Side. The winning ticket, purchased at Shop & Save Market on South Archer Avenue, matched all five numbers in the Saturday midday drawing. The winning numbers were 10, 11, 19, 33, and 35.
Springfield students return to school, acclimate to new phone ban
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Today was the first day back to school for District 186 students in Springfield. Thousands of students from kindergarten to high school made their way back to the classroom. Returning to school means a lot of new things for students, including bus routes, classrooms, schedules,...
Fire Destroys La Frontera Grocery Store in Beardstown
A Beardstown grocery store is a complete loss after a fire on Friday night. According to a report from the Beardstown Fire Department, on Friday at approximately 9:20PM, a Beardstown Police Officer noticed heavy smoke in the 600 block of East 4th Street. It was determined to be coming from the La Frontera grocery store.
Oakland Rallies for Sonya Massey, Police Slaying Victim
When Sonya Massey was killed by police in Illinois last month, her death prompted outrage, grief, and terror across the nation. Oakland responded with not one, but three rallies held during the last week of July. Massey met an unfair and unjust death on July 6 near Springfield, Illinois. Fearing...
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