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Deja vu? Canadian wildfire affects being felt in Central Illinois
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Canadian wildfires are burning thousands of miles away, but the affects are starting to be felt here in Central Illinois. Air quality is getting worse from the smoke, and some people may want to be careful over the next few days. Last year, you could feel the smoke in the air […]
Important News for Illinois Low Income Families Receiving TANF Payments
Illinois has set a precedent now that all child support payments collected for families receiving or having received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will now be directly passed on to them without state deductions. Child Support Changes in Illinois Now in Effect. This landmark policy was effective as of...
Western Illinois University announces plans to lay off more faculty
MACOMB, Ill. (WAND) - Western Illinois University has announced it will lay off additional faculty members. This comes after 35 contingent faculty members were laid off in June. Interim President Kristi Mindrup announced the university intends to layoff an undetermined number of contingent and tenure/tenure track faculty and academic support...
Leatherneck Football to Host Women’s Football Event
The Western Illinois University Football program is hosting a Women’s Football Night on Friday, August 9th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Women are encouraged to come together and support Leatherneck football and experience the thrill of the game. The night will start in Western Hall with appetizers, a “ChalkTalk,” and a tour of the football facilities from the coaching staff. The night ends under the lights of Hanson Field where players and coaches will lead football drills and host a photo shoot with Western Illinois’ mascot, Colonel Rock IV.
John Force recovery update: NHRA legend released from hospital a month after crash at Virginia Nationals
NHRA drag racing icon and 16-time champion John Force was released from a neurological treatment center in Arizona and moved into outpatient care on Tuesday. The move comes one month after Force suffered serious injuries in a crash during the first round the NHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park on June 23. The 75-year-old suffered a traumatic brain injury among other injuries, including a fractured sternum and right wrist injury.
Iowa author gives talk in Sheldon
SHELDON—Iowa is so much more than just a flyover state. That’s the philosophy Iowa native and full-time travel writer Sara Broers goes by when writing. Broers is the author of “100 Things to Do in Iowa Before You Die” and “Perfect Day Iowa,” as well as co-founder of the Midwest Travel Network and co-author of “Midwest Road Trip Adventures” and “Midwest State Park Adventures.”
Potential Harris VP Pick Hits JD Vance With Blistering Trump Title
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) used an iconic “Austin Powers” character to explain why former President Donald Trump selected Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate earlier this month. “He’s the Donald Trump Mini-Me,” Pritzker told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Wednesday. Pritzker — who...
Leatherneck Women’s Basketball Second in Nation in Team GPA During 2023-24 Season
The Western Illinois University women’s basketball team competed well on and off the court during the 2023-24 academic year. Their efforts in the classroom have earned national attention after making the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) 2023-24 Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll. The Leathernecks posted a team...
Virginia Women’s Swim & Dive Program: Dominating with 4 Consecutive NCAA Titles
The Virginia women’s swim and dive program has showcased dominance with four consecutive NCAA titles, marking their 34th championship overall. The team's success extends internationally, with 25% of the USA women's Olympic Swim Team comprising Virginia athletes. Virginia women’s swim and dive won their fourth consecutive NCAA Championship in...
Quincy police seize multiple weapons in separate Quincy traffic stops
Quincy, Ill. (KHQA) — Quincy police officers seized multiple weapons in two separate traffic stops on July 24. On July 24, at approximately 3:37 p.m., officers with the Quincy Police Department - Special Investigations Unit, conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of Oak Street in Quincy. The...
Free colon cancer test kits available at drive-thru event
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WICS) — Free colorectal at-home screening tests will be distributed at a drive-thru event at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. The kits will be distributed from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Aug. 8, in the circle drive at the nonprofit hospital’s main entrance at 1600 W. Walnut St.
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