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Pritzker signs law to aid victims of car theft
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed a new law that will make it easier for victims of Illinois car theft to get back on the road. The law allows drivers to replace license plates and registration stickers at no cost if their car has been stolen. The law takes effect on […]
Woman hopes to live dream of being homeowner after winning $1M on lottery scratch-off
CHICAGO (Gray News) - A lucky lottery player says they were shocked to discover their $25 scratch-off ticket turned into a $1 million. According to the Illinois Lottery, a winning player, who has requested to remain anonymous, was given the winning ticket as a gift to her by her husband.
Anonymous donor gifts 250 pounds of beef to Ralls County NECAC
NEW LONDON, Mo. (KHQA) — The Northeast Community Action Corporation (NECAC) of Ralls County received a generous donation of 250 pounds of ground wagyu beef this week. According to Stephanie Dunker with NECAC, she received a call Tuesday to go pick up the donation from an anonymous donor. The...
Illinois soldiers deploy to Djibouti
(The Center Square) – The Illinois National Guard has mobilized a security assistance team for deployment to the African Republic of Djibouti. Seven soldiers comprise the Sixth Battalion 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade. Lt. Col. Matthew Kreiter, commander of the Sixth 54 Security Forces Assistance Battalion, said the battalion is a military unit that’s specifically trained to engage with foreign military partners. The team from Illinois will help advise the...
High school summer youth employees contribute to education programs at Quincy Art Center
QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center welcomed two high school students, Ivy Liesen and Grace Messan, as youth employees this summer through the Illinois Arts Council’s Summer Youth Employment program. Both students played significant roles in the education department assisting with summer youth classes and community outreach initiatives.
"Some people need a second chance," Hope is brought to parolee and probationers in Quincy
QUINCY, Ill. (KHQA) — The Summit of Hope community expo creates a second chance for parolees and probationers. This community expo is organized by the Illinois Department of Corrections and Public Health and was designed to assist parolees and probationers in reintegrating into the community. "Some people need a...
Crump vows to continue the fight for Sonya Massey
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Noted civil rights attorney, Benjamin Crump, was the featured speaker at a meeting held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Wednesday evening. About 150 people, many clad in purple, were in attendance. At times the meeting took on the appearance of an old-time...
Taylorville Music Lessons to Hold Three Year Anniversary Celebration
Taylorville Music Lessons is nearing three years in business, providing the community with efficient and easy music instruction to kids and adults, to celebrate, TML will hold their annual celebration with a bouncy house, student and teacher performances, and free food, drinks, and cake. Mike Semerau, Owner of Taylorville Music Lessons says the past 3 years have flown by and he is excited to gather with returning and hopefully new students at this year's celebration.
On this day in 1908
Mississippitoday.org – Jerry Mitchell – 2024-08-14 07:00:00. A mob of about 5,000 white men in Springfield, Illinois, wanted to lynch two Black men in jail. As they moved toward the jail, they chanted, “Curse the day that Lincoln freed the n—–s.”. To prevent the lynching,...
Ben Crump speaks on Sangamon County Sheriff retirement, future legislation to honor Sonya Massey
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Attorney Ben Crump spoke in Springfield Wednesday on the future pursuits of the family of Sonya Massey in terms of legislation after the announcement for the retirement of Sangamon County Sheriff. The Sangamon County Sheriff announced his retirement Friday afternoon. The family of Sonya Massey has called for him to step […]
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