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Fire causes minor damage to rural Shattuc home
Sandoval Firemen report minor damage in a fire at the Beverly Pingsterhaus home on Hintz Road in rural Shattuc early Tuesday morning. Fire Chief Chad Parson says upon arrival the owner had most of the fire extinguished. He reports a fan placed in the crawl space to help reduce moisture caught fire. The fire scorched some floor joists and the underside of the flooring but was confined to the area of the burnt fan. Firemen investigated the area to make sure the fire was completely out.
13th Annual Greater Centralia Area Veterans Parade set for one Thursday afternoon
The 13th Annual Greater Centralia Area Veterans Parade is set to step off at one Thursday afternoon. Butch Mathus who sets up the parade each year says it will follow the same route as past years from Chestnut and Broadway downtown west to Fairview Park. “Right now we are standing...
Highland Speedway World Of Outlaws Late Models Race
World Famous Highland Speedway has announced it will host its first World of Outlaws Late Models race Wednesday, August 14. The World of Outlaws Late Models series is renowned for showcasing some of the best dirt track racing talent in the world. “We are incredibly excited to welcome the World...
Penalty report: Carson Hocevar, No. 77 team issued loss of 25 driver points; two Truck Series teams fined for lug nut infractions
NASCAR officials issued penalties Tuesday for infractions in the Cup Series and Craftsman Truck Series in last weekend’s events at Nashville Superspeedway. Carson Hocevar, driver of the Spire Motorsports No. 77 Chevrolet, was fined $50,000 and assessed a loss of 25 driver points for violating Sections 4.4B: NASCAR Member Code of Conduct Penalty Options And Guidelines during Sunday’s Ally 400. Hocevar’s No. 77 Chevy made contact with Wood Brothers Racing’s No. 21 Ford driven by Harrison Burton under yellow, causing the latter to spin out.
Denny Hamlin Questions Logano’s Controversial Fuel Tactic in Nashville
Denny Hamlin Questions Logano: Denny Hamlin’s recent podcast episode ‘Actions Detrimental’ has sparked a fascinating discussion by casting doubt on Joey Logano’s fuel mileage tactics during his controversial victory at Nashville Superspeedway. Hamlin scrutinized Logano’s strategic use of drafting to conserve fuel, suggesting that this strategy altered the race’s dynamics. By analyzing the fuel consumption patterns in different traffic conditions, Hamlin’s observations not only question the legitimacy of Logano’s win but also hint at broader implications for NASCAR’s competitive landscape.
Illinois quick hits: Group sues Northwestern for discrimination
Group sues Northwestern for discrimination A lawsuit is accusing Northwestern University’s Law School of discriminating against white men. The federal complaint was filed by the group, “Faculty, Alumni and Students Opposed to Racial Preferences.” The suit claims the school violated anti-discrimination laws by hiring women and people of color over white men with more qualified credentials. ...
New Illinois law sparks fear of possible statewide landlord registry
(The Center Square) – A new Illinois law says mobile home tenants can’t be evicted for not paying rent, but only if the park itself is not up on their license and fees. State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, carried Senate Bill 2834 in the House and explained the measure already exists in current statute but the replication in the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenants Rights Act is a way to bring greater awareness to residents that this is existing law. ...
Illinois Fireworks: Know What’s Legal to Avoid a Fine
No 4th of July is complete without some form of fireworks extravaganza. However, understanding the legal status of fireworks is crucial. While some are perfectly legal to use in the Land of Lincoln, others are strictly prohibited. Sparklers and Smoke Bombs: Legal Fireworks for a Fun Night. Let's start with...
Warm and Active June Kicks Off Summer
The preliminary statewide average June temperature was 74.4 degrees, 2.2 degrees above the 1991-2020 average and the 18th warmest June on record going back to 1895. The preliminary statewide total June precipitation was 3.39 inches, 1.26 inches below normal and the 46th driest June on record statewide. Data are provisional...
Illinois Closings: This Fast Food Giant May Be Shuttering Stores
For over a year now, it seems as though each new week brings some news about another company with locations throughout the country deciding (or being forced to decide) to permanently close multiple locations. We've seen several major retailers in Illinois close their doors forever, and we've seen even more...
Weather postpones some July 4th events in Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As possible inclement weather threatens to soil stars, stripes, and sparklers in Central Illinois, some July 4th fireworks displays and activities are being postponed. Jacksonville festivities, including the Nichols Park fireworks and Morgan County VFW Post 1379’s Independence Day Celebration, are being pushed back. The Nichols Park fireworks were originally set […]
New program in Illinois compares farming practices and outcomes
(The Center Square) – A farming program in Illinois aims to improve farm incomes and environmental outcomes. Precision Conservation Management recently released a summary of nine years worth of in-field data from Illinois farms. Farmers enrolled in PCM receive annual data analysis for their farm in addition to access to conservation experts and guidance on cost-share programs available to farmers. Through their data analysis, the program aims to identify conservation practices that effectively address environmental issues without risking the farmers’ bottom line. ...
Help Find Illinois Kids that Mysteriously Vanished in June
Life is complicated and the sad reality is that children go missing every day in America for a variety of reasons. Illinois is not immune to this problem. Do you have information that could lead to the location of many Illinois children that mysteriously vanished in June of this year?
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