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2 dead, dozens hospitalized from nationwide listeria outbreak linked to deli meat
There is a nationwide outbreak of listeria linked to sliced deli meats that is part of an ongoing investigation, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The outbreak killed two people, including one from New Jersey, and hospitalized 28 others. Here’s what you need to know about the listeria outbreak...
Scherer-Backed Carbon Capture Law Readies Illinois to Grow New Cutting-Edge Jobs
Commentary: A new law passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will help position Central Illinois communities to take advantage of cutting edge, job-creating technology. The law, signed by Gov. Pritzker at Richland Community College on Thursday in Decatur, enabling underground storage of carbon dioxide in Illinois—a process known as carbon capture and sequestration (CSS).
Teacher on 12-year-old Drowning Victim: ‘He was Mr. Popular’
DANVILLE — A South View Upper Elementary School teacher is remembering 12-year-old Christopher D. London as “everybody’s friend.”. Funeral arrangements still are pending at Leek & Sons Funeral Home in Danville for London, whose body was found last week in the Vermilion River. He went missing after swimming with friends on July 15.
45-year-old shot and killed in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A 45-year-old is dead after a shooting in Springfield, according to the Sangamon County Coroner, Jim Allmon. At 11:31 a.m. on Thursday, Springfield Police Department responded to the 700 block of N. 5th Street, for a report of shots fired. As officers arrived on scene...
Consider yourself enchanted by Urbana Park District’s Oliver!
Stories about misfits and orphans who find themselves in over their heads and trapped on all sides by the world and characters who inhabit it aren’t anything new in fiction. Almost every fantasy story has a character who fits that description, and they’re usually the hero. Urbana Park District’s Youth Theatre took the stage at Parkland College last weekend in Oliver!, the perky musical rendering of Charles Dickens’ 1838 novel about the cruel effects of poverty in pre-Victorian London.
Senator speaks after alleged threat against state rep
An Illinois state senator is thanking law enforcement after a DeKalb man was arrested for an alleged assassination threat against a member of the Illinois House. The alleged threat against state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, came just days after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on July 13.
Renewed calls for passage of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act after fatal shooting of Black woman in her home
The law enforcement killing of Sonya Massey in her Illinois home earlier this month has thrust the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act back in the national spotlight, with renewed calls for passage of the failed legislation targeting racial bias and use of force.
Illini who are competing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Five former Illini athletes, one current Illini athlete and one current Illini assistant coach will compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Four will represent the United States, including two in volleyball, while two former Illini men's golfers will represent Belgium and a current Illini track athlete will compete for Ghana.
State studies Bloomington-Normal to Peoria express bus
The Illinois Department of Transportation has received a $1.2 million federal grant to study the feasibility of operating bus service between Bloomington-Normal and Peoria along the Interstate 74 corridor. This is part of IDOT’s broader effort to improve intercity service in Illinois, including bus service. There is already a private...
Gov. Pritzker, Secret Service discuss DNC security
CHICAGO (WGEM) - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joined officials from the U.S. Secret Service and Chicago Police Department to discuss security ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) Thursday. The press conference comes less than two weeks after a shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump’s in Butler,...
IL PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION IS OFFERING TWO NEW PROGRAMS ON EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(BLOOMINGTON) The Illinois Pork Producers Association is promoting two new programs focused on educational development for the swine industry’s next generation. One of the new initiatives is the Illinois Pork Industry Group (PIG) program, available at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, for students interested in agriculture and pork industry, regardless of their major. The IPPA covers the cost of the 6-week course and provides a $300 scholarship to those who complete it. While this program will start at LLCC this fall, the goal is to offer it at other community colleges in the future. The deadline to apply for the PIG program is September 1st with sessions beginning October 10th. The other program, the School Swine Project Grant, is being offered to universities, colleges, and high schools in Illinois with grants up to $2,000 for projects focused on the betterment of the pork industry. The funds could be utilized for campus barn improvements, student research projects, and more. The deadline to apply for the SSPG program funds in September 30th. To apply or to learn more about the program, go to the IPPA website, at ilpork.com.
Illinois Lottery hits golden anniversary; celebrates 50 years of jackpots
The Illinois Lottery, celebrating its 50th anniversary, has generated $3 billion a year, with profits going to the Illinois common school fund, and is the first state to privatize its operations and take ticket sales online.
Saving new moms from the surprising leading cause of maternal death
Preserving a mom’s health means protecting an entire family. While many people are aware of medical risks post pregnancy, which adversely affect Black women, there is another big worry, and it’s a leading cause of maternal death nationwide in all demographics. Dr Robin Drake is an OBGYN at...
Spectrum Staging brings ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ to Allen Park; ‘Shrek the Musical’ comes to the Fisher Theater
Two children’s stories that adults love will be coming to area stages Aug. 2 to 4, as Spectrum Staging presents a youth production of Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka Jr.” in Allen Park, and a touring company of “Shrek the Musical” comes to the Fisher Theater.
Buchanan, Voois Named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars
NORMAN, Okla. – Two Fighting Illini men's golfers, Jackson Buchanan and Ryan Voois, were honored as NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars. The announcement was made Thursday (July 25) by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). It marks the second All-America Scholar nod for Buchanan and the...
New dean of UI's Gies College of Business: 'Education at Illinois is for everyone'
Jul. 24—CHAMPAIGN — As she steps into her role as dean of the Gies College of Business, Brooke Elliott hopes to use her 21 years of experience at the University of Illinois to hit the ground running. "I've seen almost every part of our college from the faculty side, from the academic program side, really thinking carefully about our learners and how best to provide access to education," ...
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