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HS boys’ golf: High expectations for Carlinville
Carlinville entered the 2024 high school boys’ golf season with expectations to contend and make a deep playoff run. If the first meets were any indication, the Cavaliers look to be well on their way. CHS kicked off the year in Litchfield with one of the hardest matches they...
Schedule of Events for Edinburg’s Labor Day Picnic
9 p.m.-1 a.m. Adult Open Karaoke with DJ Ryan Barton on the Outdoor Stage. 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Masonic Lodge Breakfast @ the Lodge. 8 a.m. Registration for 5k Color Fun Run in Front of Community Building. 9 a.m. 5K Color Fun Run Step-Off 10 a.m. Chili Cook-Off Registration in the...
2024 Edinburg Labor Day Parade Marshal
EDINBURG–The Masons of Blueville Lodge #647 is the 2024 parade marshals for Edinburg’s Labor Day Parade. Masonry has a long history in the United States, as well as the world, as a charitable organization of men to better themselves and their communities through Human Service. Many of the founding fathers were Masons, notably George Washington, Ben Franklin, and Paul Revere.
UIS Women's soccer kickoff first season with Scott Myers
Springfield, IL. (WICS) — The first season for the Prairie Stars under their new coach Scott Myers is officially underway. UIS kicked things off against Purdue Northwest at home on August 24th which brought this new chapter of UIS women's soccer out of the starting gate. With a new...
HS girls’ golf: West and Kiers earn medals for North Mac
The North Mac High School girls’ golf team is in pursuit of more hardware after winning the South Central Conference last season. Returning stars Jersey West and Taylor Kiers are leading the Panthers’ pursuit in the early stages of 2024. West placed runner-up individually to help North Mac...
Murder suspect's ex-wife was 'scared for my life,' told people at hospital he had 'snapped'
The former wife of the defendant accused of stabbing and beating to death Deidre (Graham) Silas, a state child protective services worker from Springfield, testified Tuesday in Sangamon County court to seeing Silas lying on the floor of a Thayer, Ill., home, "pleading to God for help." Amanda Eberwein, once married to Benjamin Howard Reed, charged with Silas' murder, said she saw Reed standing over Silas. ...
Carlinville Police remind residents to lock doors amid complaints of theft
The Carlinville Police Department issued a reminder on Aug. 22 for residents to make sure their cars, garages and out buildings are locked at night. According to a release posted on CrimeWatch, the Carlinville Police Department has received several complaints in the last several days of theft. The statement issued by police reads:
Day 2 of Benjamin Reed trial
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — Tuesday was day two in the bench trial for the man accused of murdering a Department of Children and Family Services caseworker in Sangamon County. Ben Reed is charged with murder in the death of Deidre Silas, who was killed in January 2022 inside a...
Abortion took center stage during the DNC. But here's why access could be in jeopardy.
Abortion took center stage during the Democratic National Convention last week, and Illinois was celebrated for welcoming thousands of women needing care since access has vanished across much of the South and Midwest. But abortions funds that are essential for so many people traveling to states like Illinois — paying...
Amazon Fresh debuts four new stores
Amazon Fresh debuted four new stores on Thursday, including its first in Northern California and locations in Illinois, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. All of the newly opened supermarkets offer Amazon’s Dash Cart automated grocery carts and Amazon One, the company’s palm-recognition technology. These new stores are beginning operations...
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts Illinois House GOP leader McCombie Sept. 9
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois State Rep. Tony McCombie, the Illinois House Republican leader, will visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Sept. 9 to discuss the party’s policy agenda and review the issues she believes will influence the November general elections in Illinois.
Illinois reports first West Nile Virus death this year
Illinois has reported its first West Nile Virus death of 2024.The person was in their 80s and lived in Lake County, Illinois.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey developed symptoms in the middle of this month and died soon after.The Illinois Health Department says nine people across the state have come down with the virus so far this year.West Nile Virus is typically spread through mosquito bites.People older than 50 and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk for severe illness from West Nile Virus.SEE ALSO | Dr. Anthony Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home
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