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Illinois GOP Leaders Won’t Commit to Accepting Election Results, Say They Remain Concerned About Fraud
(Produced by Blair Paddock and Amanda Vinicky) Leaders of the Illinois Republican Party declined Thursday to unconditionally accept the results of the upcoming 2024 presidential election, telling reporters they remain concerned about the prospect of fraud. That echoes the position of Republican nominee former President Donald Trump, who has said...
OSHA Fines Illinois Contractor for Repeated Fall Protection Violations
Miller Building Systems LLC faces $354,912 in proposed penalties. A construction contractor in Illinois faces $354,912 in proposed penalties for repeatedly exposing workers to deadly fall hazards. OSHA inspectors cited Elmer Miller—operating as Miller Building Systems LLC—for four willful violations observed at sites in Mahomet and Savoy. According...
Ken Jennings leaves fans offended after ‘cheap shot’ towards Jeopardy!’s new champ Jay Fisher
JEOPARDY! host Ken Jennings has offended some viewers with his recent jab at champion Jay Fisher. The game show host took a crack at the Illinois native's brief political career and shocked viewers with his comments. During Tuesday's episode of Jeopardy!, Jay revealed early in the episode that was a...
Thousands of stateliners adapt to days without power
(WIFR) - ComEd crews work to restore power to homeowners across the stateline facing their third day in the dark, but a limited number of hands makes the task difficult. As of Wednesday evening, more than 45,000 people throughout Northern Illinois face the effects of three days of power outages, according to ComEd.
Chatham Jaycees host 49th annual event
Chatham's big summer event celebrating that delicious, golden food staple is almost here. It's none other than the long-running, annual Sweet Corn Festival by the Chatham Jaycees. This is the 49th year for the event. Things start at 4:30 p.m. Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Little Miss Sweet Corn pageant, games for children, more than 70 vendors and, of course, loads of sweet corn. The Lovelorn and Revel in Red provide the musical entertainment before the event closes for the evening at 11:30 p.m. A full day of events begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday with the Sweet Corn Festival 5K. Activities include demonstrations, a volleyball tournament, ancient athletics competition and the famous Cow Chip Throw at 2 p.m. Musical entertainment will be provided by Soul Experience and The Shenanigans before the event ends at 11:30 p.m. There's no telling how many ears of corn will be consumed. One thing is for certain, if you want to help shuck all that corn, then report to the park today. For a complete schedule, visit chathamjaycees.net.
City Club of Chicago: From Legislation to Action – The Impact of Gun Safety Laws in Illinois
July 18, 2024 From Legislation to Action: The Impact of Gun Safety Laws in Illinois – Moderated by G-PAC’s President & CEO Kathleen Sances – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Senate President Don Harmon, Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly City Club event description: Since 2017, Illinois has ushered in five significant gun safety laws, thanks […]
UPDATE: Wife of Pour Bros. manager speaks out after judge’s verdict
URBANA, Ill (WCIA) — The man accused of killing a Champaign bar manager outside his workplace has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. Fidele Tshimanga was tried from the bench on Friday by Judge Matthew Lee on charges that included first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, burglary and armed robbery. In a […]
Highland Park parade mass shooting victims sue Illinois State Police for approving suspect's gun card
Several victims of the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting have filed lawsuits against the Illinois State Police, alleging it allowed the suspected shooter to obtain firearms. Five lawsuits filed in the last month in the Illinois Court of Claims accuse the state police of having negligently approved...
Coaches Football Fridays – New Berlin Pretzels
Coaches Football Fridays is a segment we started back in 2020 and will pick up for a second season this year. DP sits down with a coaching staff from the Sangamo or CS8 and talks coaching strategy, conferences and plenty more. Episode three is with the New Berlin Pretzels.
The best images from Auburn's time at SEC Media Days
The second season of the Hugh Freeze era officially began Thursday as the Tigers’ head man, along with quarterback Payton Thorne, linebacker Eugene Asante, and defensive lineman Keldric Faulk, took the stage at SEC Media Days in Dallas, Texas. Freeze spoke on many topics while in Texas, one of...
Grand Re-Opening of Overtime Energy | Better flavor. More energy.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Overtime Energy Drinks’ Hilary Reinhart, Owner and Joslyn Warfel, Manager joins ciLiving to share all about their Grand Re-Opening. Overtime Energy Drinks strive to serve great tasting, energizing drinks to the Central Illinois community. From Overtime Energy Drinks:. 1.) We are rebranding and changing...
Danville Bank Building Sells in Auction
DANVILLE — The building adjacent to Towne Centre that houses Old National Bank in downtown Danville has a new owner. The winning bid was $425,000, with a purchase price of $446,250 in an auction that ended Wednesday. The listing on the Ten-X auction website stated the reserve had been...
Decatur School District #61 Custodians Authorize Strike
Decatur SD #61 Custodians attended the July 16 Board of Education meeting calling on board members and Superintendent Rochelle Clark to come to the bargaining table with a contract that offers a living wage. SEIU Local 73 represents 80 custodians who have been bargaining since February while the board has...
Heart Theatre To Host First Film In 17 Years
Amy Van Bergen, owner of the historic Heart Theatre, announces an exciting community event this summer to celebrate the theatre’s legacy. On Thursday, August 8, 2024, the Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum, located at 120 W. Jefferson, will be the site of an outdoor movie night under the stars. Jefferson and Washington Avenues will be closed starting at 6:30pm, with the classic 1989 film “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” scheduled to begin at 8:30pm.
'They’re together forever and that’s the way they’d want it': Best friends killed in car crash on their way to Cardinals game
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. — Families and a whole community in St. Clair County are mourning the sudden deaths of Teagan Kelley and Ashton Jackson, who were killed in a horrific car crash on Saturday. "They were a part of each other's daily routines. They are 20 years old,...
ADM, LG Chem joint venture will not move forward in Decatur
CHICAGO (WAND) — ADM and LG Chem announced that a project set for Decatur will not move forward. A signing ceremony was held in 2022 for the joint production of lactic acid and polylactic acid. Lactic acid is widely used in food, feed and cosmetics in addition to industrials like bioplastics.
Decatur Area Arts Council to host Mac n’ Cheese Fest this weekend
July 18, 2024 – The Decatur Area Arts Council will host Mac n’ Cheese Fest on Saturday, July 20th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Fairview Park Pavilion. There will be a variety of macaroni and cheese-inspired dishes prepared by local restaurants, food vendors, and caterers. Each participant will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite dish, with the top choice receiving the “Big Cheese” Award.
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