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Prep sports recap for Aug. 23, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The high school football season in Illinois officially kicks off on Aug. 30. But some teams got a jump start on the season playing ‘Week Zero’ games Friday night. The Illinois High School Association now allows teams to play limited scrimmages against an opponent. Each team is allowed 12 offensive plays […]
Public service campaign blasts Kamala Harris’ electric vehicle agenda
(The Center Square) – It is Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s lofty goal to have one million electric vehicles on Illinois roads in less than six years, and now a public service campaign is critical of his political party’s EV agenda. The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has launched an ad campaign called “Driver’s Seat” that highlights Vice President Kamala Harris’ support for a 100% ban on sales of new gas cars in the U.S. The campaign is part of AFPM’s eight-figure issue campaign to...
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
Illinois Supreme Court upholds unconstitutionality of Democrats' law banning slating of candidates
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday upheld a lower court ruling that tossed out a law barring political parties from choosing candidates for the General Assembly when they had no one run in a primary. The court’s decision was not based on the merits of the case: Two justices recused themselves from deliberations, and the court was unable to get four votes needed to render a valid opinion. The law, which was approved by majority Democrats and Gov. J.B. Pritzker in May, stopped the long tradition of parties “slating” candidates. Designed to help Democrats in the November election, it effectively prevented Republicans from drafting candidates after no one appeared in the ballot in the March primary. Draftees were eligible as long as they collect the required number of petition signatures by a June 3 deadline.
Deadline for Summer EBT fast approaching
The deadline for enrollment for 2024 Summer EBT benefits is Aug. 31. Summer EBT, also known as Sun Bucks, provides families with school-aged children with a one-time benefit of $120 for summer groceries per eligible child. Benefits are benefits distributed on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. “This benefit is...
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
Creator of Phineas and Ferb, Dan Povenmire, to speak at SIU
CARBONDALE, IL (KBSI) – Southern Illinois University’s student programming council is announcing that Dan Povenmire, the co-creator and executive producer of Disney’s hit animated show, Phineas and Ferb, is speaking on Sept. 19. Povenmire also voices Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz in the animated comedy series and has worked on Family Guy and Spongebob.
Students at SIU Carbondale attend the involvement fair
CARBONDALE, IL (KBSI) – Hundreds of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students attended the involvement fair on Aug. 22 to find student organizations to join. It was two hours long on Faner Plaza and included over 300 hundred student organizations. Some of them include the American Marketing Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and the snowboard and ski club to name a few.
Society Reaches Another High in Ballerina Score
Lightly raced and away from the winner's circle for nearly a year to the day, Society ran according to plan in taking the $500,000 Ballerina Handicap (G1) Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course. Stalking the early pace set by Munnys Gold through fractions of :22.65 and :44.82, the daughter of...
2 overnight wrecks in Murray, KY
MURRAY, KY (KBSI) – Two vehicle wrecks happened overnight in Murray, KY on Aug. 23. The first happened at 901 Sycamore St. where a car ran into a hair salon. The second was a two-vehicle collision on Chestnut St. one hour later by the Hardee’s. The scene was cleared after one hour.
NFL Fans Are Losing Their Minds After Brand New Video Emerges Of Refs Suspiciously Screwing The 49ers During Super Bowl 58 Loss To Chiefs
NFL fans are losing their minds after a new video showed some awful officiating calls against the San Francisco 49ers in their Super Bowl 58 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Unfortunately, questionable officiating was once again a key storyline in the Super Bowl. One year after the Chiefs were the beneficiary of a game-sealing holding call against James Bradbery in Super Bowl 57, Kansas City was again on the wrong side of several officiating miscues in Super Bowl 58.
Kansas couple caught in van reported stolen from Missouri
SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement are investigating two suspect on multiple allegations after an arrest. Just before 11:30p.m. August 21, a sheriff's deputy located a red 1999 Plymouth Voyager that was reported stolen out of Missouri in the 1900 block of NW Topeka Boulevard, according to Shawnee County Deputy Abigail Christian.
Crews called to 2nd Mississippi River water rescue
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Cape Girardeau firefighters have been busy with water rescues on the Mississippi River. For a second time in 24 hours, crews were called out to the river around 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 24 to a report of someone in the water. According to the...
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