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Pritzker, Labor leaders cut the ribbon on new Emerson Park Public Safety Center
East St. Louis, IL – Gov. JB Pritzker, Labor leaders and public officials stood together to cut the ribbon on the new Emerson Park Public Safety Building – another union-built project funded by Rebuild Illinois. The $15 million center is located at the Emerson Park Metrolink station, intended...
Illinois continues to struggle to fill vacancies on public boards, state audit shows
State boards and commissions tasked with solving some of Illinois’ biggest problems have been left with hundreds of vacancies for appointed positions and often didn’t have enough members to conduct business, a report released last month from the state auditor general found. The report covered a two-year period ending in 2022, but many of the issues in filling seats on boards and commissions ...
Storm reports: Nine confirmed tornadoes from July 15 derecho
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Severe storms blasted through central Illinois on July 15, bringing widespread damaging wind, heavy rain and tornadoes to the region. Observed thunderstorm winds reached over 100 mph in a few locations, both a result of straight-line winds and tornadoes. Outside of tornadoes, most areas experienced wind gusts 60 to 80 mph which resulted in numerous trees and power lines being damaged across the region.
Speech Experts Really Don’t Like How You’re Saying ‘Illinois’
There are rebels in our midst that are saying what should be an obvious word incorrectly. It's such a problem that the speech experts have issued a warning to everyone that has managed to say "Illinois" incorrectly. I'm a live and let live kind of person. If you want to...
Shauna Green added exactly what she needed this offseason
Illinois will, without a doubt, be one of the most experienced teams in the Big Ten next season. With fifth-year players Makira Cook, Genesis Bryant, Kendall Bostic and senior forward Adalia McKenzie returning, Illinois returns its four leading scorers — all of whom have at least three years of college hoops experience.
Crim: Early-season matchups could determine if Fighting Illini can muster elusive winning season
QUINCY — Random thoughts with the opening night of high school football season just 40 days away:. • Illinois has had just four winning football seasons since the 10-2 Sugar Bowl team under Ron Turner in 2001. The program has been mired in mediocrity, managing just 15 campaigns of eight or more wins in 134 years of football. There have been only nine bowl appearances in the last 31 years.
Good Morning, Illini Nation: More from Tre White
Jul. 22—You read plenty about new Illinois guard Tre White last week. But there were still a few tidbits left over from my roughly 15-minute conversation with the USC/Louisville transfer: "Whenever I had the opportunity when I was in the portal and got contacted by them, I feel like it was a no brainer. Skyy (Clark), he was here a couple years ago. Most kids after they hit the transfer portal ...
Curtis Orchard opens for 45th season
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — You might not want to hear it, but autumn is right around the corner. As a sign of times, one of Champaign’s oldest apple orchards officially opened this weekend. Curtis Orchard celebrated their 45th straight year of being open. Right now, they offer a new menu of apples each week, local […]
Altmyer calls 2024 offense ‘explosive’ in preseason
(WCIA) — Luke Altmyer is gearing up to play his second season at Illinois, excited for another year under Barry Lunney’s offense. “I think we got a really good chance to put up some really cool numbers and be really explosive to win a lot of games because of the pieces that Coach Bielema has […]
Illinois Basketball: Tomislav Ivisic Arrives on Campus
Illinois basketball’s roster has now fully arrived on campus. Per his Instagram page, big man Tomislav Ivisic has officially arrived at the Illinois campus. After an extended wait with the entire process that is required for an overseas citizen to arrive at a college campus, Ivisic completes the Illini’s roster. He will now immediately join team activities and hopefully be up to speed by the time the fall rolls around. The Croatian big man initially committed to the Illini on May 6th, shortly after assistant coach Orlando Antigua returned to Champaign.
Does Jeremiah Fears Reclassifying For 2024 Prove The Illini Have Too Much Talent?
Shortly after the Illinois Fighting Illini signed Will Riley, they lost a commitment from Jeremiah Fears. On Saturday, he signed with Oklahoma and reclassified for 2024
VA Illiana Connects Veterans with Services, Hosts VetFest at Danville Stadium
DANVILLE, Ill. – Veterans in Vermillion County, Ill. and Warren and Fountain Counties, Ind. will have the opportunity to enroll in VA care and connect with the services they have earned. VA Illiana’s VetFest event will be hosted from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Danville Stadium on July...
Friday July 26th Afternoon Book Signing at Public Library to Focus on Historic Danville Softball Team
A look back on a special Danville softball team will happen this Friday (July 26th) when author Phyllis Smith will be at the Danville Public Library for an afternoon book signing. Smith’s book “Black Diamond, Black Gold; the Danville Lady Tomahawks” will look at a team of African American young ladies that her father, Wilbur Atkinson, created in the early 60s over at Lincoln Park. They immediately set up shop at Carver Park, where a field now sits named after Wilber Atkinson.
Danville Noon Rotary Hears from Health and Nutrition Coach
ABOVE: Past Rotary-President Doc Rokosch, Guest Speaker Jennifer Slavik and Rotary President, Tonya Hill. Monday, July 22 2024- Danville Noon Rotary welcomed Guest Speaker Jen Slavik, Integrative Health and Nutrition Coach at Two Roads Wellness Clinic. Jen spoke about anti-inflammatory nutrition practices, healthy food choices, the immune system, antioxidants, Nutritional DNA Mapping and so much more. The audience was inspired by her knowledge and motivated to make some healthy adjustments to their own weekly shopping lists.
DLO Musical Theatre Preparing for PIPPEN Performances this Coming Weekend (July 26th – 28th)
Danville Light Opera Musical Theatre is preparing for their performances of PIPPEN this coming weekend; Friday, July 26th through Sunday, July 28th at Danville High School’s Dick Van Dyke Auditorium. DLO Board Member and Secretary Jordan Richey is the director. The Danville High School science teacher and drama director recently joined Laura Williams on 1490 WDAN’s Community Connection, explaining the story of PIPPEN.
Gibson City man killed in weekend crash
FORD COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A man from Gibson City was killed over the weekend after his truck crashed on Illinois Route 9. The crash happened early Sunday morning at County Road 600 East, just outside Gibson City. Officials with the Illinois State Police said a Ford F-150 was driving west at 2:39 a.m. when, […]
Brandt, Wright win Lakeview Country Club golf titles
BAYLES LAKE — Jim Brandt of Paxton overcame a heartbreaking loss last year to become the 2024 Lakeview Country Club champion on Sunday. Brandt seized control of the weekend tournament on Saturday shooting a 1-over-par 72. On Sunday, Brandt held off charges by Paxton Swede manager Mark Prina and young Tyler Fornoff. Brandt birdied the tough par 3 17th to seal the win. Fornoff finished second four shots back, with Prina five shots back. The championship was Brandt’s first.
Findlay Walleye Festival Appears July 26th and 27th
The 36th annual Findlay Walleye Festival appears Friday and Saturday, July 26th and 27th bringing all the kid's activities, musical performances, and of course the walleye sandwiches. Brian Cole, Marketing Manager for Findlay's Walleye Festival is excited for the numerous bands that will be performing throughout the two-day event. The...
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