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Channel1450 Awards – Area Girls Soccer
We are continuing to share the videos played at the 3rd Annual Channel1450 Awards on June 26th. Here is the Area Girls Soccer video. Area Girls Soccer – Winner: Lillian Johns, Williamsville. Nominees. Adi Fraase – Pleasant Plains. Karsyn Jacoby – Athens. Lillian Johns – Williamsville.
Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office asking for community aid in investigation concerning recent string of burglaries on southeast side of Springfield
The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a recent string of burglaries in southeastern Springfield, and they’re asking the public for assistance in solving the case. The Sheriff’s Office has taken several reports of burglary in the so-called “Cabbage Patch” since April 1. The victims...
Sangamon County Historical Society names elected officials, board members for coming year
The Sangamon County Historical Society elected officers and board members for the coming year recently during its annual meeting at the Island Bay Yacht Club. The officers elected are Cinda Ackerman Klickna of Rochester, president; Linda Schneider of Springfield, vice president; Sarah Adams of Springfield, secretary; and Gerald (Jerry) Smith of Leland Grove, treasurer.
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
Majority Of Illinois Music Fans Are Embracing Vinyl Revolution
The vinyl revolution just proves to Illinois music fans and collectors to never say never because there's always a chance. Thanks to my dad and uncle, I got into music really early in my life. They were going to concerts and buying new albums when I was a kid. There were always tunes playing in our house and also in the car. It had a huge impact on me.
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Help Find Illinois Kids that Mysteriously Vanished in June
Life is complicated and the sad reality is that children go missing every day in America for a variety of reasons. Illinois is not immune to this problem. Do you have information that could lead to the location of many Illinois children that mysteriously vanished in June of this year?
Illinois’ Best Music Fest Is Finally Moving To A New Home
Concert fans are excited because the best music festival in Illinois now has a new and much better home for this year. I'm a huge music fan. Some people collect stuff or have hobbies like golfing. I spend my free time and entertainment budget on going to concerts. I just love the live band experience. I've been to so many shows in my life, I couldn't even begin to count.
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
Fourth of July Celebrations throughout East Central Illinois
Get ready for an explosive celebration on Monday, July 3rd, and Tuesday, July 4th. Here’s a rundown of the exciting events taking place:. The Village of Fisher will have fireworks on July 3rd at dusk by the fairgrounds. There will be food trucks from 5-8pm. Food vendors will be available.
What You Need to Know So You Don’t Get Fined For Fireworks in Illinois
Fourth of July is around the corner, and while fireworks light up the night sky, lighting them yourself is never a good idea, especially in Illinois. Let's put the bad news out there first; as most people know, Illinois has a strict law that bans most consumer fireworks. Here's a refresher, just in case you need it.
Illinois State Police Arrest Three in Child Trafficking Operation
The Illinois State Police have taken their efforts to stop criminal activities to the next level. Three suspects were just arrested and accused of the worst kind of trafficking— of children. Intensive Operation Leads to Arrests. According to a recent press release by the Illinois State Police, they completed...
Southwestern Illinois and Southeastern Missouri Brace for Severe Storms Today
St. Louis, MO – Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop once again this afternoon in southeastern Missouri and southwestern Illinois. These storms, predicted to hit between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., could bring damaging winds to the area. According to the US National Weather Service in St. Louis, the...
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