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Teacher on 12-year-old Drowning Victim: ‘He was Mr. Popular’
DANVILLE — A South View Upper Elementary School teacher is remembering 12-year-old Christopher D. London as “everybody’s friend.”. Funeral arrangements still are pending at Leek & Sons Funeral Home in Danville for London, whose body was found last week in the Vermilion River. He went missing after swimming with friends on July 15.
‘Everything we had hoped it to be’: Danville Aquatic Center sees successful opening season
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The newly-imagined Danville Aquatic Center has made quite a splash in the community for its inaugural season. After closing for refurbishments in 2021, the center transformed from Garfield Park Pool into the Danville Aquatic Center. It finally reopened on June 15. Since then, city officials have called the revamp a success. […]
Sonya Massey’s Killer Had A Work History That Should Have Kept Him Off The Job
Why did Grayson never last a year at any of the departments he worked for except the last one? It cost Sonya Massey her life. The post Sonya Massey’s Killer Had A Work History That Should Have Kept Him Off The Job appeared first on NewsOne.
Rockford unemployment rate rises slightly as jobs decrease
ILLINOIS (WIFR) - New unemployment numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security show the unemployment rate increasing in all of Illinois’ 14 metropolitan areas. Since June 2023, the Rockford-area unemployment rate increased by .5 percent from 6.2 to 6.7 percent. Data...
Sonya Massey Was the Descendant of William Donnegan, Who Suffered a Similar Fate in 1908
Content Warning: This article mentions police brutality, lynching, and racism. In July 2024, police body cam footage awakened the masses to the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey. The video came several weeks after Massey died of injuries sustained from allegedly being shot three times in the head by former Sangamon County, IL. Deputy Sheriff Sean Grayson. Grayson and his partner responded to a 911 call Massey made after believing an intruder was in her home. Massey, a 36-year-old mother of two, was originally from San Diego, Calif., but lived in Springfield, IL. at the time of her death. Nearly a...
Heavy police presence reported in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A heavy police presence was located on North 5th Street in Springfield as of Thursday afternoon. It’s happening around the 700 block, the Springfield Police Department confirmed. They said more information will be released soon. Officials added that there is no threat to the public. This is a developing story.
Campus construction projects continue into the summer
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus is quickly remodeling and expanding with new academic and apartment buildings in summer 2024. Steven S. Wymer Hall, the Undergraduate Library and 608 E. Chalmers are just three projects being worked on over the summer. Steven S. Wymer Hall. Steven S. Wymer Hall began...
Illinois To Host World’s Largest Karaoke Party
If you like to sing in front of a crowd, then this party in Illinois is perfect for you. World's Largest Karaoke Party At Illinois Concert Venue. Even though I don't do it very often, I enjoy doing some karaoke. The first time I ever did it was in Rockford at the original JMK location at Mulford and Spring Creek. I did "Born To Be Wild." Nowadays, my go-to tune is "Don't Stop Believin'"
Hot-hitting Bay County downs two Illinois foes in Pony League North Zone
BAY CITY, MI – Bay County is doing its best to be a gracious host for the Pony League North Zone tournament. But that ends when the game starts. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Ample Sweet Corn Crop Expected Despite Challenges
Some farmers believe Illinois is on pace for a good sweet corn season as harvest begins in some areas. –Photo by Catrina Rawson of FarmWeek. As consumers look to add fresh sweet corn to their summer meals, a couple of Illinois producers say conditions have been right for a good crop this season.
FBI Warning Illinois Residents about the Danger of ‘Jugging’
It's important to always be aware of your surroundings and that's never been more important than it is now in our modern era. The FBI is warning Illinois residents about a rise in incidents involving 'jugging'. It's much more dangerous and common than it sounds. It was just reported a...
Important News for Illinois Low Income Families Receiving TANF Payments
Illinois has set a precedent now that all child support payments collected for families receiving or having received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will now be directly passed on to them without state deductions. Child Support Changes in Illinois Now in Effect. This landmark policy was effective as of...
Roberts Bros. announces scholarship opportunity
ST. PARIS — Roberts Brothers Comfort (RBC) announced a recent scholarship program in addition to their second annual furnace giveaway. Brad Penrod, owner of RBC, talked about a new scholarship honoring one of his mentors. “It’s the Michael J. Dorsten Scholarship,” Penrod said. “We had the idea of someone...
Skateland reopens after brief closure due to water main break
Jul. 25—SAVOY — Skateland reopened Thursday afternoon after closing early Wednesday night due to a loss of water pressure as utility workers repaired a broken main nearby. Illinois American Water's list of active alerts shows that there have been several boil orders issued in the Champaign-Urbana area over the past couple days due to broken valves and main breaks. Skateland co-owner Bob ...
Illinois Fighting Illini 2024 Football Preview
Bert Bielema’s teams have long been a thorn in the side of Husker football starting with the 2012 annihilation in the Big Ten championship game. In 2021, Husker mental lapses and poorly timed penalties in the week zero season opener were a sign of a season (and coaching staff) that was simply not-to-be. Last season, Matt Rhule finally found a way to pull off a solid win for the Huskers against a Bert-coached team.
New Central coach: 'Whatever you want to learn, I'm here to help you learn it'
Jul. 25—CHAMPAIGN — Kris Bell's basketball roots go back to his childhood in Danville's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Playing in tournaments there launched a career that has included stints at Schlarman and two different semi-pro teams, Danville's former Coal Miners and Riverhawks clubs. "I came up in the Keon Clark era, where Bud Gouard used to have Post tournaments and anybody that was anybody ...
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