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Taylorville City Council Meets For Second August Meeting
The Taylorville City Council met on Monday evening to discuss business, ordinance, and review reports. All aldermen were present except Kathy Driskell. A public meeting was held at 6:45 regarding ITEP or the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program. This grant would be to support improvements and encourage investment in the transportation system. The grant has a maximum of $3.0 million and has a 80/20 match requirement. $140 million is available for Taylorville. Bill Sleeman, Secretary with Benton and Associates broke down the grant application.
Rich Henry, longtime owner of Henry’s Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, dies
Rich Henry, owner of the landmark Henry’s Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, Illinois, died suddenly Friday, according to locals and Route 66 enthusiasts who knew him well. An exact age for Henry wasn’t available, though he listed on his Facebook page he graduated from high school in 1965. That would put his age in his mid-70s.
Rock Island Woman Wins Huge Powerball Prize From Iowa Lottery
One of the cool things about living in the Quad Cities is the fact that we can play both the Iowa and Illinois lotteries. A woman on the Illinois side definitely used that to her advantage. She may be a resident in Illinois, but her Powerball ticket purchased in Iowa is what has made her quite a bit richer. She didn't score the jackpot but I surely wouldn't turn away her big winnings.
Illinois Treasurer Visits Alton to Promote Innovation, Start-Ups in Alton and the Region
ALTON – On Wednesday, August 7, Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs met with nearly two dozen regional leaders and business professionals to promote economic prosperity, innovation, and job growth in the southern Illinois region. Frerichs shared information about the Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund (ILGIF), which is an evergreen, $1.5 billion impact investment fund that invests in ways to attract, retain and assist quality technology-enabled businesses in Illinois. The treasurer’s office does this by making targeted investments with venture capital (VC), growth equity, and private credit firms with a nexus to the State of Illinois.
University YMCA’s Dump & Run is this weekend
Following up on my post from last month, move in days are here and that means University YMCA‘s Dump & Run is happening. The event takes place this weekend Saturday, August 24th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, August 25th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Here’s...
Open auditions for ‘Doctor Voynich and Her Children’ at UIS
SPRINGFIELD – The UIS Performing Arts Center, in collaboration with Coalescence Theatre Project, is holding auditions for “Doctor Voynich and Her Children” starting Saturday, Aug. 31. The play is set in a divided America where science is outlawed and freedoms are stripped away, painting a poignant and...
New phone policy in District 186 in place as students head back to school Monday
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Kids are officially back in school in District 186, and there’s a new restrictive phone policy in place. The goal is to limit the distractions and disruptions that cell phones can cause while at school and allow students to focus on their schoolwork.
The Women Shine in Springfield; Robusto and Reimer Make History
August 19, 2024 (Concord, NC) – It was a historic day in the ARCA Menards Series when Isabella Robusto and Taylor Reimer finished second and third in Sunday’s event at the Illinois State Fairground’s Springfield dirt mile. Venturini Motorsports drivers Robusto (JBL Toyota) and Reimer (BuzzBallz Toyota)...
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...
2024 Magnit Championship final results: Prize money payout, Korn Ferry Tour leaderboard and how much each golf
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - JUNE 30: Max McGreevy poses with the Memorial Health Championship trophy after winning the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS at Panther Creek Country Club on June 30, 2024 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) The 2024 Magnit Championship final leaderboard is headed by winner...
William Sawalich Leads Wire-to-Wire in Springfield ARCA Race
William Sawalich led every single lap and survived a late overtime restart to win the ARCA Menards Series race at the Illinois State Fairgrounds for his sixth win of the season. Sawalich won the pole and had his sixth win of the season in sight before the caution came out...
Pritzker openly contemplates third term during first day of DNC
CHICAGO, Ill. (NESXSTAR) — The Democratic National Convention in Chicago is the party Pritzker’s been looking forward to hosting for over a year. He kicked it off Monday Morning, speaking to Illinois’ delegation at the convention. “I don’t need to tell you that if we fight hard enough, in 78 days, we will defeat Donald […]
Illinois Democrats stand by last-minute change of presidential candidate
(The Center Square) – Illinois Democratic leaders say it’s a simple passing of the torch to a younger generation that led to the sudden shakeup of the top of their party’s ticket. The Democratic National Convention continues in Chicago this week. It’s a vastly different program than what was expected just a month ago after President Joe Biden announced he was not going to seek reelection. For months, there were...
Popular Fast-Food Chain Suddenly Closes Illinois Stores Permanently
Families looking forward to their favorite fast-food meal after work today were disappointed when they discovered 'CLOSED' signs on the door. According to a post on the Loves Park Neighborhood Watch Group Facebook page, at least four locations of KFC restaurants have shut their doors for good. A letter posted...
Illinois Warns of Disease-Carrying Mosquito with a Vicious Bite
I am not a fan of any type of mosquito, but there's a warning about one in Illinois that you definitely don't want to mess with. It's an invasive pest that isn't supposed to be here in the first place, but it is now a reality. Beware that they carry diseases and bite like a tiger.
‘Hitting kids should never be allowed’: Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — This school year, Illinois will become just the fifth state in the nation to prohibit corporal punishment in all schools. Legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law this month bans physical punishment in private schools while reiterating a prohibition on the practice in public schools implemented 30 years ago.
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