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Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Central Illinois pipefitter launches labor union chapter for women
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — In August, WCIA is featuring blue-collar workers in Central Illinois. It’s commonly known as a male-dominated industry, but now, a group of women is coming together to show girls can get the job done too. When Laura Abbott graduated from the U of I, she was excited to start her teaching […]
17-year-old arrested after overnight car chase through Danville
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A teenager is under arrest in Danville after police said he led officers on a chase in a car that had been identified from a shots-fired incident. The events that led to the arrest started around 8:47 p.m. on Wednesday, when officers were dispatched to the area of Buchannan Street and […]
Champaign RPC offers help to the 80 employees being let go by RhinoAG
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — Earlier this week, WAND News learned that 80 employees are being let go by Agricultural equipment manufacturer RhinoAg in Gibson City. The Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is already preparing Rapid Response Workshops to help the affected workers. In addition, the Illinois Department of Employment...
Champaign Unit 4 School District initiates comprehensive audit of special education programs
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – After reaching a recent financial settlement, the Champaign Unit 4 School District is set to undergo a thorough audit of its special education programs. This evaluation aims to identify areas for improvement and ensure that all students receive the support they need. The audit...
In memory of Wendell Johnson, new $5,500 digital scoreboard going up at Nelson Field
PAXTON — The dream of a new scoreboard for Nelson Field and Paxton Little League has become a reality thanks to a donation from a Paxton resident. Diane Johnson recently contacted the Paxton Park District’s new director, Jordan Chapman, offering to pay for a new scoreboard, which has been on the park district’s wish list. Johnson said she wanted to […]
Underwood: 'This team has a ceiling that's pretty high'
Aug. 22—URBANA — Brad Underwood's intent when it came to piecing together a schedule for the 2024-25 season was clear. The Big Ten slate will sort itself out. Eventually. (Last year's schedule didn't get released until Sept. 19). And that's ultimately at the whim of whatever computer program the conference uses to calculate what works best for now 18 teams that often share their home court. ...
Chicago restaurants, expecting big crowds from DNC, call event 'a total bust'
Thousands of people have arrived in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention (DNC), but some local restaurants say they’re frustrated by a lack of business during one of Chicago’s biggest events of the year.
Springfield could be losing good firefighter candidates due to psychological personality testing
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Former Springfield fire chief Allen Reyne took the public comment microphone Tuesday to tell aldermen the new vendor providing a psychological personality test for prospective firefighters is doing the city a disservice. Reyne, quoting a question from the test, said, “‘If I see...
Straw Purchaser of Gun Used in Police Officer’s Death Sentenced
Indiana Woman Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Role In Death. Ashantae Corruthers, an Indianapolis woman, was the second person sentenced to federal prison for their role in procuring a firearm for a known felon by acting as a “straw purchaser” for a person who was legally prohibited from owning a firearm that would ultimately kill a police officer with the weapon. As we have previously covered, a straw purchaser of a firearm is someone who falsely certifies on a form used by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (“ATF”) that they are purchasing a firearm for themselves when in fact they plan on transferring or selling the firearm to someone else who would not pass the necessary background check because they are prohibited under law due to their criminal history, immigration status or otherwise. In the case at hand, Corruthers bought the gun at an Indianapolis firearm store in 2020 claiming it was for herself when in fact she had conspired with Regina Lewis to obtain the gun for Darion Lafayette, a felon, and then reported the gun as stolen. In 2021, Lafayette would fatally shoot Officer Christopher Oberheim in Champaign, Illinois when he and another officer, who was also wounded in the attack but survived, were responding to a report of domestic abuse. Regina Lewis, who was cousins with Lafayette, received an 8 ½ year sentence for her role in procuring the weapon which also left Lafayette fatally wounded.
Westville Area Fire Protection District Wins Federal Grant
The Westville Area Fire Protection District is receiving nearly $200-thousand dollars in the form of a federal grant. Bill Pickett has more…. Fire Chief Mark Ames says the money will be used to purchase twenty-three new air packs…. {AUDIO: “Without this equipment we wouldn’t be able to affect a...
4 Things That Will Surprise About Illinois' Violent Crime Rate
Like any other state, Illinois has a violent crime problem, and it's always the areas around its largest cities where the numbers are the worst. What was surprising to me, is with all the attention the city of Chicago gets for its violence, I never thought that we would not have the highest rate of all 4 states that surround us.
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
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