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Pritzker, union members cut ribbon on new Manufacturing Training Academy at Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL – Dozens of union workers, leaders and other guests got a close-up look at the future of workshop training July 11 at a ribbon-cutting and open house for the all-new Manufacturing Training Academy at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC). What they saw was manufacturing education using technology that...
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
Pritzker signs several auto, medical service-related bills
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed several bills into law, including legislation involving vehicle safety and medical care. Some will go into effect immediately while others will not be actualized until January 1, 2025. Legislation like House Bills 4255 and 5370 were put forth to improve safety around emergency scenes. HB4255 […]
Doctor suffering heart attack during Illinois marathon saved by son
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Doctor Rafael Ruggeri was running the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon this year when he suddenly collapsed at Meadowbrook Park. He was having a heart attack. Luckily, his son Isaac was running with him, and Isaac had just been trained on CPR a few weeks before...
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Prairie Dirt Classic, Wilmot Debut Pit World of Outlaws Stars Against Fast Locals
The World of Outlaws makes its second 2024 visit to Illinois and Wisconsin for three nights of racing in four days. Dirt Late Model history will be tested and written. A two-state trip to Illinois and Wisconsin has the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models chasing glory and adding a new chapter to the record books.
McLean County Animal Control breaks ground on new shelter
McLean County Animal Control [MCAC] officially broke ground Tuesday on a new facility after 31 years in its current building. Before officials put shovel to dirt at the site in rural Shirley south of Bloomington, County Board Chair Catherine Metsker acknowledged the work that has gone into this project, and the driving force behind it.
Bloomington Liquor Commission rejects controversial application for liquor store and smoke shop
The Bloomington Liquor Commission has rejected an application for a liquor license from an out-of-town businessman who sought to open a packaged liquor store in an abandoned Family Video building near the Park Place subdivision in west Bloomington. The proposed shop, called Galaxy Liquor and Smoke, would have been situated...
Bloomington pawn shops raided by Illinois Attorney General's Office
Authorities have raided at least two pawn shops in Bloomington. As of late afternoon Tuesday, a number of government SUVs were at Midwest Exchange on East Empire Street in Bloomington. Bloomington Police confirmed Monster Pawn on RT Dunn Drive in Bloomington also was blocked off and law enforcement officers were...
More than a century in prison for 2020 Bloomington homicide
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - A man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for killing a 20-year-old man and wounding another on Bloomington’s west side almost four years ago. McLean County Judge William Yoder on Monday sentenced 31-year-old Malcolm Johnson to 123 years in prison. He...
Bloomington Council approves Rivian expansion
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Rivian got the go-ahead by the Bloomington City Council for two new buildings on Monday. The Enterprise Zone, where Rivian is located, got approved for expansion unanimously as part of the council’s consent agenda. According to the council itinerary, Rivian plans to expand their...
Retired Danville High Principal Taking Over as Interim Leader at Schlarman Academy
DANVILLE — Schlarman Academy has a new interim principal. Tracy Cherry, who retired in 2023 as principal of Danville High School after 33 years with the Danville district, will step into the role, outgoing Principal Barb Rew said. Rew is stepping down as principal but will be staying at...
Historic Virginia Theatre to Host Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis in Holiday Concert
The Champaign Park District has announced an exciting event for this holiday season: Mannheim Steamroller, the best-selling Christmas artist of all time, will perform at the historic Virginia Theatre on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. Tickets for the concert range from $59.50 to $125.00, with an additional processing...
Daughter of Danville Lady Tomahawks founder to visit Danville Public Library
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Public Library is holding a book-signing event for Phyllis Adkisson-Smith. Her book, “Black Diamond – Black Gold: The Danville Lady Tomahawks,” talks about the journey behind one of the country’s first all-African American women’s fastpitch softball teams. Adkisson-Smith is the eldest daughter of Wilbur Adkisson, who founded the Danville […]
Mini-Marathon & Fun Day – Sat. July 27, 10am-2pm / Friendly Town at Lincoln Park
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE. The Danville Police Department, along with OSF Healthcare and members of our community, are hosting a Mini-Marathon and Fun Day promoting fitness and healthy lifestyles for our community’s children!. There will be Disk Golf, Football, Soccer, Bocce Ball, Bags, food trucks,...
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