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Adorable Iowa State Fair Pie-Eating Contest Winner Goes Viral
Congratulations to Zack Lucas for his big win! Last Thursday (August 15th), the 8-year-old Iowan was named a champion in one of the Iowa State Fair's annual pie-eating contests!. Last week, KCCI posted a hilarious video of Zack Lucas after his big win at the Iowa State Fair, and the...
Hollywood heads to Chicago for the Democratic convention, as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift speculation swirls
When Barack Obama accepted his presidential nomination at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Jennifer Lopez was in town, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner attended the proceedings together, and Kanye West performed at an Obama campaign party.
MSU alum, award-winning actor John Goodman voices campaign ad for Lucas Kunce
A notable Missouri State University alumnus lent his voice to Senate candidate Lucas Kunce's most recent ad campaign. Actor John Goodman narrated the ad "Family values, or something else," where Goodman tells voters they can vote for family values with Kunce or "something else" with Sen. Josh Hawley. The ad also highlights Goodman and Kunce's shared background, something the Democratic candidate has emphasized throughout the campaign. ...
Motorcyclist seriously injured after deer collision west of Palmyra
A motorcyclist was seriously injured early Monday morning after colliding with a deer on Highway 168, two miles west of Palmyra, Missouri. The accident occurred at approximately 12:45 a.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Warren W. Godfrey, 35, of Philadelphia, Missouri, was riding a 2008 Harley-Davidson eastbound on Highway 168 when the motorcycle struck a deer in the roadway. The impact caused the motorcycle to skid off the right side of the road and come to rest.
Live in Illinois? Your Social Security Number Probably Stolen Now
Do you live in Illinois? Then you have a very good reason to be concerned. Thanks to a class-action lawsuit, it's been revealed that a background check company had a data breach which compromised nearly 3 billion social security numbers and includes every single citizen in the Land of Lincoln.
Local dispensaries receive social equity loans
CHICAGO (WAND) — Several central Illinois dispensaries have received loans through the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program. Last week, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the recipients of $5.5 million in loans. Altogether, 23 licensed social equity dispensaries are receiving $240,000 Direct Forgivable Loans (DFL) financed by the State of Illinois.
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Aldi Vegetables Sold In Illinois Raised To Class-1 Recall Status
My wife said this to me the other day: "Is it my imagination, or are we getting food recall warnings and notices just about every day lately, and don't most of them have something to do with listeria?" She's not wrong. From deli meat to vegetables, over the last few...
East Central Illinois plumber wins international title
SNS — In a remarkable achievement just five years into his plumbing career, Andrew Hall, a resident of East Central Illinois, has been recognized as one of the best in the industry after clinching the union’s International Apprentice Contest. Hall, a member of United Association Local 149, triumphed over competitors from the U.S., Canada, and Australia last week, marking the first international title in Local 149's history. His victory came after a grueling week of written tests, hands-on projects, and interviews with top international leaders in the field. Previously, Hall had already secured victories in local, state, and district competitions, which...
Pritzker confirms members of Illinois National Guard ‘on standby' during DNC
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says that approximately 150 members of the state’s National Guard will be in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention this week, but emphasized they are present in a standby role. During a press availability, Pritzker said that the Illinois Guard members in the city are...
Illinois vs New York in 2024 Little League World Series: Recap and highlights
Hinsdale Little League ended its run in the 2024 Little League World Series on Sunday morning with a 4-0 loss to New York in an elimination game in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Illinois was held to three hits by New York pitchers Vincent Ruggiero (5 innings, 2 hits, 7 strikeouts) and Dean Scrangello (1 inning,...
Illinois Lottery player wins $1.3M off ticket bought in Chicago
CHICAGO - A new millionaire was made in Chicago over the weekend!. A $1.3 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold at a grocery store on the city's Southwest Side. The winning ticket, purchased at Shop & Save Market on South Archer Avenue, matched all five numbers in the Saturday midday drawing. The winning numbers were 10, 11, 19, 33, and 35.
Hannibal Tree Board marks 25 years of growth as a Tree City USA community
Quincy, Ill. (KHQA) — The Hannibal Tree Board is celebrating its 25th year as Hannibal earning the Tree City USA designation. There will be a Tree City USA proclamation at the August 20 City Council meeting. Kristy Trevathan, president of the Hannibal Tree Board, said receiving the Tree City...
Latest Kadarius Toney blunder may get him cut by Chiefs and out of the NFL
It wasn't long ago that the NY Giants decided they were done giving Kadarius Toney any additional chances to prove his worth on the field. Now, it's looking like the Kansas City Chiefs and Andy Reid may be headed in the same direction. Toney - just like he was in...
Community members help Callaway County Sheriff's Office identify suspect
Community members help the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office identify a suspect in trespassing and stealing incidents near Holts Summit. The Sheriff’s Office released a photo on Facebook Saturday, asking for help identifying a woman seen on camera. Within six minutes, multiple callers identified the woman as Elisabeth Eitel, 22, of Jefferson City.
Wisconsin highlighted at DNC forum
CHICAGO — While not an official event connected to the Democratic National Convention, an Illinois political forum Monday demonstrated that both Illinois and Wisconsin will play prominent roles in the November election. Organized by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University and WisPolitics.com, the forum featured a well know Wisconsin political analyst, Jeff Mayers, the founder of WisPolitics.com. “There are basically two things to watch if the...
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