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Midstate Soccer cancels Little Kritters & 3v3 sessions due to heat
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)- Hot days are still ahead for central IL, and due to extreme heat some outdoor programs may be canceled. MidState Soccer announced Monday afternoon its Little Kritters and 3v3 programs scheduled for July 15, has been canceled due to high heat and out of caution for the safety and well-being of all players.
14 arrested for DUI during Decatur 4th of July enforcement campaign
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — More than a dozen people were arrested during a recent traffic enforcement operation in Decatur, police announced. The Decatur Police Department was one of more than 200 law enforcement agencies in Illinois that participated in an IDOT-funded campaign to crack down on impaired driving and seat belt violations before and after […]
John’s Hill Magnet School parking lot mural part of Jasper Street revitalization
July 15, 2024 –The city of Decatur, in collaboration with the Decatur Arts Council (DAAC), are creating a mural at Johns Hill as part of the Jasper Street Corridor revitalization. This project is part of a larger effort to enhance the area through place-making art. The mural, designed by...
City of Decatur and CONO to Host National Night Out on August 6
July 15, 2024 – The 2024 National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 6, at Johns Hill Park. This community event aims to enhance the relationship between residents and law enforcement, fostering a sense of community. The event will feature various activities and opportunities for attendees to engage with local police officers and neighbors. The event will be from 5pm to 8pm.
Coles County Animal Shelter alerts locals to text message scam
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Coles County Animal Shelter is bringing attention to a recent scam that has been circulating through text messages. They said a scammer has been reaching out to locals, claiming to be a staff member with the shelter. The scammer will then request to send a six-digit code as “verification” of […]
240-acre Autonomous and Connected Track planned for Rantoul to receive $48M in funding
The Grainger College of Engineering is known for many things in the realm of innovation and technology, and transportation has been the topic of discussion lately. With the help of funding from the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), National University Rail Center of Excellence (NURail CoE) was recently launched at Grainger. This year, there’s been more information released about the Autonomous and Connected Track planned for Rantoul through the work of the Illinois Center for Transportation, with the transfer of a portion Chanute Airforce Base last year in order to build this 240-acre testing facility.
Vermilion Co. Sheriff’s Dept. searching Rankin for missing man
RANKIN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion County Sheriff’s Office is actively looking for a man who has been missing since last week. Captain Michael Hartshorn of the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department said Frank Lucas was last seen by his family on Monday, July 8, and they reported him missing three days later. The search so […]
Ex-Illini Star Terrence Shannon Willing To Defer During Rookie Season With Minnesota Timberwolves
Former Illinois guard Terrence Shannon says he is comfortable as the fourth or fifth option to Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns on the Minnesota Timberwolves
UPDATE: Missing 15-year-old found, Champaign Police confirm
Update at 7:44 p.m. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A Champaign teenager who has been missing since Saturday has now been found. 15-year-old Damien Andrews was located on Monday evening, Joe Lamberson of the Champaign Police Department shared with WCIA. During the search, Andrews was considered endangered. Police say that when he was found, he was […]
Stew-Stras High School to hold visitation for girls killed in UTV crash
SHELBY COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Stew-Stras High School is hosting a memorial for three young girls who died in a crash last week. Edie Wittenberg, Karly Wetherell, and Sienna Bostedo all died in a UTV crash Thursday. They were supposed to be incoming freshman at the high school this year. The school will be holding […]
FHLBank Chicago Announces $50 Million in Interest Rate Subsidies to Expand Community Building Impact
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) is providing $50 million in interest rate subsidies to help expand affordable housing, economic development, and community partnerships in Illinois and Wisconsin through its new Community Impact Advance Pilot Program. This Program provides an up to two percent reduction in interest rates on advances, which are secured loans, to help FHLBank Chicago member financial institutions support their customers and amplify the impact they are making in their communities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716310882/en/ Pilot program offered through FHLBank Chicago makes $50 million in interest rate subsidies available to support affordable housing and economic development in Illinois and Wisconsin. The Community Impact Advance is available today to member financial institutions. (Photo: Business Wire)
Inaugural Great Southern Mac & Cheese Championship Comes to Argenta This September
Macaroni and cheese is loved by children and adults alike for being comforting, creamy and delicious. And while boxed mac and cheese gets the job done, there’s nothing like a homemade recipe. On Sunday, Sept. 29, the Argenta Downtown Council will put that to the test with the first-ever...
Change of scenery could be coming to high-end steakhouse, sushi restaurant in Springfield
The owners of Empire Korean Steakhouse aren’t changing their signature business, but it may look different in the near future. A recent social media post about Empire Korean Steakhouse and Sushi at 2100 West White Oaks Drive has garnered a swath of attention the past few days, after the building was found listed for sale on Coldwell Banker Commercial. ...
Springfield hotel found not in compliance with ADA, will have to make renovations
The U.S. Department of Justice recently reached a settlement agreement with the owners and operators of the Springfield Crowne Plaza Hotel, after being found not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Under the agreement, Driftwood Hospitality Management, LLC, and 3000 S. Dirksen LP, will be required to renovate...
Baltimore Orioles snag big-time Illinois baseball pitcher in 2024 MLB Draft
The first player is off the board for the Illinois baseball team in the 2024 MLB Draft. It was a quiet first day for the Illini, the first round came and went without a selection. Seven more rounds riffled through, and then it happened. The first Illinois player was selected.
Downtown Springfield victims of June fire get funds for recovery
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Last month, a fire in downtown Springfield destroyed several businesses and impacted nearby residents. Now, the victims are set to receive more than $18,000 from their community to help get them back on their feet. The money comes from the INB Benefit for the Businesses Affected by the Adams Family Fire […]
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