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More questions about political signs before the council…this time it’s bus bench ads
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – It was an atypically short Springfield City Council Meeting of the Whole Tuesday evening. Aside from regular business, the main issue of the meeting was political signage on city easements. Ward 4 resident Jean Rockford said she had permission from a property owner...
Celebrating 50 Years of Blood Donations for Local and Area Patients in Need
ABOVE: Staff of ImpactLife Danville Donor Center, at 300 E. Liberty Lane, prepares to cut the ribbon celebrating 50 years of donations. A special golden anniversary ribbon cutting took place Tuesday (Aug 13th) Tuesday afternoon at 300 East Liberty Lane in Danville. The building at the far west end of the Turtle Run parking lot, the ImpactLife Donor Center, was marking 50 years of collecting blood donations to help local and area patients.
Golf Ball-Size Hail, 70 MPH Winds Possible in Missouri Thursday
Batten down the hatches as Missouri is set to have multiple rounds of severe weather on Thursday that is expected to bring golf ball-size hail and 70 mph winds. It's possible storms could bring tornadoes, too. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri updated its severe storm outlook for...
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...
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Pontoon Beach/Belleville Cannabis Dispensaries Receive $240,000 Each In Social Equity Loan Program
PONTOON BEACH/BELLEVILLE – A pair of local licensed cannabis dispensaries will receive a significant amount of funds from Round II of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Cookies in Pontoon Beach...
Family of Illinois woman shot by police calling for legislative change
(The Center Square) – Lawyers for the family of a Springfield, Illinois, woman shot to death by a sheriff’s deputy are calling for changes, including to the Illinois SAFE-T Act. The July killing of Sonya Massey sparked calls for change around the country. Massey was shot while ducking in her kitchen by a Sangamon County sheriff's deputy who is now charged with murder. She had called 911 to report a prowler. ...
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
It’s About Time: Illinois Now Has An Official State…Mushroom
Well, if you're going to do something, go big. That appears to be exactly what Illinois has done with the announcement of a new official state mushroom, Calvatia gigantea, also known as the Giant Puffball mushroom. If you've never heard of the Giant Puffball mushroom, you probably think that this...
Illinois Warns of Disease-Carrying Mosquito with a Vicious Bite
I am not a fan of any type of mosquito, but there's a warning about one in Illinois that you definitely don't want to mess with. It's an invasive pest that isn't supposed to be here in the first place, but it is now a reality. Beware that they carry diseases and bite like a tiger.
Mail-in ballot registration open in Illinois
CLARK COUNTY, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — August 13 is the first day for Illinois residents to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the General Election. Applications can be filled out online or at your local County Clerk’s office. Mail ballots provide another method of casting a vote while ensuring that yours will be counted. Clark County Clerk […]
One neighborhood, five fires: Rantoul Fire Department investigates possible connection
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — Officials are investigating after a fire broke out in the same Rantoul neighborhood where four other trailer fires happened earlier this year. On Feb. 8, the trailer at 13 Mahoning Dr. was completely destroyed after catching fire, killing two cats and leaving the owner displaced. The trailer next door, 14 Mahoning […]
WEFT hosting open airshifter training session this Sunday
Community radio station WEFT 90.1FM has been in the mix for quite some time now, broadcasting a wide range of programming since 1981. Like this magazine, WEFT provides a space for any engaged community member to contribute, and they’re hosting an open airshifter training session this Sunday, August 18th at 3 p.m.
Sonya Massey recalled at historic church on monumental day in Springfield
Even if she didn't know her, Lisa Clanton said she felt a connection to Sonya Massey, who was fatally shot by a Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy in her home on July 6. "We're Black women," Clanton said before Wednesday's memorial for Massey at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, which was founded in 1895. "She...
Danville Man Convicted on Carjacking and Murder Charges
A December 9th sentencing date has been set for a Danville man who was convicted on federal charges of carjacking and murder. Thirty-four-year-old Kevin Marshall was convicted on charges he carjacked and murdered Daniel Walter, 28, of rural Indiana. A jury returned five guilty verdicts against Marshall in U. S. District Court in Urbana.
Justice For Ta’Kiya Young: Connor Grubb Is 2nd White Cop Charged With Murdering Black Woman In 2 Months
An Ohio cop charged with the homicide of Ta'Kiya Young is the second time in as many months police were indicted for killing Black women. The post Justice For Ta’Kiya Young: Connor Grubb Is 2nd White Cop Charged With Murdering Black Woman In 2 Months appeared first on NewsOne.
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