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Outing helps Victim assitance program
On July 19, 2024, Vermilion County State’s Attorney, Jacqueline Lacy and the Victim Assistance Program hosted their 29th Annual Victim Assistance Golf Outing at Turtle Run Golf Club in Danville. Golfers came out to enjoy the beautiful day and to promote the Victim Assistance Program. Local residents and businesses showed their support with monetary and in-kind donations. As a result, the Victim Assistance Program was able to raise more than $11,000.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Daughter of Danville Lady Tomahawks founder to visit Danville Public Library
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Public Library is holding a book-signing event for Phyllis Adkisson-Smith. Her book, “Black Diamond – Black Gold: The Danville Lady Tomahawks,” talks about the journey behind one of the country’s first all-African American women’s fastpitch softball teams. Adkisson-Smith is the eldest daughter of Wilbur Adkisson, who founded the Danville […]
Charleston Fire Dept. extinguishes downtown fire
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — No one is hurt following a fire in downtown Charleston Tuesday afternoon that prompted a box alarm response. The fire happened around 1:30 p.m. in a three-story building at 6th Street and Monroe Avenue. Officials with the Charleston Fire Department said the building is a taxpayer-style building with a business on […]
McLean County Animal Control breaks ground on new shelter
McLean County Animal Control [MCAC] officially broke ground Tuesday on a new facility after 31 years in its current building. Before officials put shovel to dirt at the site in rural Shirley south of Bloomington, County Board Chair Catherine Metsker acknowledged the work that has gone into this project, and the driving force behind it.
Parkland hires Sementi to guide softball program
Jul. 23—CHAMPAIGN — Lenny Sementi, who won 500-plus games in 23 seasons at Tuscola, has been hired as Parkland College's softball coach. "I was just ready to take my chances at a different level," he said. Sementi, 61, fills a void left by the departure of co-coaches Kristi and Dan Paulson, who initially left for Lake Land in Mattoon. Earlier this month, however, Kristi Paulson was named ...
Kyprianou hires Kappeler as assistant coach for cross country and track
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Director of track, field and cross country Petros Kyprianou announced on Monday (July 22) the hiring of Chase Kappeler, who will be an assistant coach for cross country and track, as well as assisting in operations duties. Kappeler comes to Illinois after spending the...
Bob Asmussen | Survey says ... Illinois football is going to struggle in new-look Big Ten
Jul. 23—First time with 18 teams In the olden times — 2023 — the lowest a Big Ten team could be ranked going into the season was seventh in its division. It was one of the many charms of the two-division format. Like playing your neighbors every season and not having to travel two or three times zones for a game. Welcome to 2024 and a super-sized conference. The addition of Oregon, UCLA, ...
Big Ten football in the spotlight
Jul. 23—A legitimate question given the Illini are certainly going to play in several this season. That's simply been the trend during the Bret Bielema era, with Illinois posting an 8-10 record the past three years in games decided by a touchdown or less. Eight of those 18 games happened last season, with the Illini winning five games (all of their wins in 2023) by a total of 15 points and ...
Off Podium Empire: Illinois Fighting Illini at the Olympics
Bee One Gee news, your inbox. Every Friday. Ah, my beloved Fighting Illini. For how solid our track and field team has been recently, I’m a little surprised to not have more names here. But the double golf Belgians does fit our history as a golf school. Let’s get to it.
Illinois Weather: Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Today
Chicago, IL – Residents of Illinois should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms today as a southward sagging cold front moves through the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Chicago issued a forecast at 5:45 AM CDT, predicting that these weather conditions will persist through the day and end early this evening.
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
2 Best Theaters in Illinois to See the Thrilling New Movie ‘Twisters’
We've been hearing from listeners who went to see the latest Twisters movie this past weekend, and all reviews say it's a must-see. Best Theaters in Illinois for Exciting Action Movies. A recent 'Question of the Day' asked what's one movie that everyone should see at least once and we...
Discount specialty store to expand in Illinois with locations in East Peoria, Pekin
The specialty discount store chain Five Below is continuing to expand its presence in the greater Peoria area with a new location in East Peoria. The new store will be at 451 N. Main Street, near Kohl's. “Stores like Five Below are in high demand by consumers,” said Ty Livingston, City of East...
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