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Yuengling weighs in on rumors that popular beer brand is coming to Illinois
An online rumor has local beer drinkers buzzing that popular east coast brand Yuengling could be coming to Illinois soon. Yuengling is aware of the speculation, but a representative for the brand wouldn’t confirm the rumors– or even if the company plans to expand at all. “Yuengling has...
Two-year long emu chase across Central Illinois comes to an end
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – A two-year long chase came to an exciting conclusion yesterday when capturers Matt and Brittany Goodner put an end to the elusive “Lady Emu’s” escape across Central Illinois. It was a normal night in late July when 11 emus broke out...
Gov. Pritzker talks workforce development at SWIC campus
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker visited the Southwestern Illinois College campus to sign an executive order to improve workforce development programs, and announced a 20-million-dollar investment to create a center for those getting their associate degree at the Advanced Manufacturing Academy.
27 Illinois residents infected with dengue fever, CDC says
(WTVO) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 27 residents of Illinois have been infected with dengue fever as high levels of cases are spreading across the United States. The CDC said 17 of the reported Illinois cases are in Cook County. More than 9.7 million cases of the disease have been reported […]
Springfield mourns Sonya Massey; city and police promise swift investigation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The City of Springfield and the Springfield Police Department have released a statement extending their sympathies to the family and friends of Sonya Massey. The statement reads:. The City of Springfield and the Springfield Police Department extend their deepest sympathies to the family and friends...
Springfield Police, Lincoln Land Community College announce Cadet Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield Police Department announced on Thursday they are launching a new Cadet Program in partnership with Lincoln Land Community College. The program, which will start this August, will allow currently enrolled LLCC students to apply for the “comprehensive and unique” law enforcement training program. In their announcement of the program, […]
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Receives Prestigious Travelers' Choice Award
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield has been honored with a prestigious Travelers’ Choice award from Tripadvisor, placing it among the top 10 percent of attractions worldwide. This distinction is awarded based on consistently outstanding reviews from visitors, highlighting the museum's exceptional quality and visitor experience.
Springfield firefighters quickly extinguish residential fire Friday afternoon
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield Fire Department responded to a working fire Friday afternoon. The fire was at a residence in the 2000 block of S. 15th St. Springfield Fire Chief Edward Canny told WCIA reports of the fire came in just before 12:30 p.m. As of just after 1 p.m., the Springfield Fire […]
Springfield pilot, coffee shop owner dies fighting Montana wildfire
HELENA, Mont. (WCIA) — A Springfield coffee shop owner and pilot has died after her plane crashed while fighting a wildfire in Montana. Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, parts of which are burning in the Horse Gulch Fire, announced that Juliana Turchetti passed away while collecting water from a reservoir. Her plane, an Air Tractor […]
Severin: Dolly Parton Imagination Library Serves Southern Illinois, Attends Inaugural Event at Cafe Bloom in Benton
BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) has served as the Illinois House Republican leader of the Literacy Improves Future Endeavors (LIFE) working group during the 103rd General Assembly. On Wednesday, Rep. Severin met with local school students and literacy leaders to celebrate a legislative victory that welcomes the Dolly Party Imagination Library to Southern Illinois.
Macon County State’s Attorney shares update on Karyn Hearn-Slover murder trial
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A judge held a status hearing Thursday in the murder trial of Karyn Hearn-Slover. In 2002, Michael Slover Jr. and his parents, Michael Slover Sr. and Jeanette Slover, were found guilty of murdering Slover Jr.’s ex-wife, Karyn Slover in 1996. The Illinois Innocence Project claimed in February the Slovers were innoncent […]
Coroner identifies Decatur man allegedly killed by 14-year-old
DECATUR, Ill. (WICS) — The Macon County Coroner has identified the man who was allegedly killed by a 14-year-old in Decatur. Officials say John O. Staley, 63, of Decatur was pronounced dead in the 1300 block of of N. Monroe Street. The coroner says the cause of death is...
Danville’s Mosaic City Church Announces Feed the Community Day on Sunday, July 14th; at Danville Family YMCA
Mark your calendars for the second Sunday in July, the 14th. That’s the day the Mosaic City Church will be having a special “Feed the Community Day. Joining us for a moment at Wednesday’s Juneteenth celebration at Temple Plaza; Pastor LeStan Hoskins told us this will be a chance to have breakfast together, have lunch together, and spend the day together. It will all be happening at the Mosaic City Church’s place of worship, the Danville Family YMCA.
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