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“My dad gave me $20 and told me good luck.” Brian Wardle talks about oldest daughter moving to college
PEORIA, Illinois (WMBD) – Over his tenure with the Bradley Braves, coach Brian Wardle has seen dozens of athletes move in. Now he experienced it as a parent. His oldest daughter Mya has settled into Eastern Kentucky University to play basketball. He had to be out recruiting for the...
Morton multi-sport athlete treks nearly 5,000 miles with mom for summer tournaments
MORTON, Illinois (WMBD) – During the summer, many central Illinois athletes are used to traveling around the state or even the Midwest for tournaments and camps. But for Morton sophomore Claire Ceresa, she and her mom trekked nearly 5,000 miles across the country. From Peoria to Orlando, to California,...
Antwun Echols children holds field day event in his honor
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The children of Antwun Echols, a well-known quad city boxer, held Kid Dynamite Field Day. The field day is the first memorial event held in his honor following his passing in July 2023. The event took place at Herington Park in Davenport. Echols son, Daveion Clark...
Texas Couple Homeless After Truck/Camper Fire Saturday Near Ottawa
You hear of vehicle fires, but, rarely, do you hear the story of the owners. On Saturday, a Texas couple lost their only home, a truck and camper, to a fire on westbound Interstate 80 between Utica and Ottawa. Wallace Fire Chief Chris Backos says they were summoned at about 12:45 Saturday afternoon to I-80 along with the Utica Fire Department. Upon their arrival, firefighters found the truck engulfed. It resulted in both vehicles destroyed and a $250,000 loss. No one, including pets were hurt and firefighters saved some belongings.
Cubs To Select Hunter Bigge
TODAY: Right-hander Colten Brewer is being placed on the 60-day injured list with a left hand fracture after punching a wall in frustration following his outing against the Angels yesterday, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. The move clears space on the club’s 40-man and active rosters for the promotion of Bigge. Brewer, 31, has a 5.66 ERA in 20 2/3 innings with the Cubs this year despite a solid 3.12 FIP and a 23.2% strikeout rate.
Rock falls boxing gym helps youth get on a better path
ROCK FALLS , ILL (KWQC) - AWDF Silva Boxing, a boxing gym in Rock Falls located at Harvest Time Bible Church, is making a difference in the community by teaching self-defense and helping troubled kids get on a better path. AWDF Silva Boxing gym has been open for nearly five...
Experience the excitement: A preview of the 2024 Knox County Fair
From a carnival and fair food, to livestock displays, to grandstand events like stock car races, a concert, tractor pull and more, there's something for everyone at the Knox County Fair in Knoxville. The oldest county fair in Illinois is set for July 8-13 at the Knox County Fairgrounds. Josh...
Man hospitalized after Saturday night shooting in downtown Galesburg. Police say charges pending
A man remains hospitalized in a Peoria hospital following a late Saturday night shooting in the first block of South Cherry Street. According to a new release, Galesburg Police responded to a report of a shooting in the first block of South Cherry Street around 11:48 p.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, a victim of a gunshot wound was located in the street.
Knox County seeks short-term State’s Attorney
Knox County State’s Attorney Jeremy Karlin is stepping down before his term ends later this year. Karlin – a Democrat and former Galesburg city council member – was elected to his first term as State’s Attorney in 2020. He’s leaving in September to return to private practice. He will be working for the James Kelly Law Firm, which provides general legal services to the city of Galesburg.
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
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...
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