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Mayor Schutzbach Proclaims September 2024 National Recovery Month
Effingham Mayor Mike Schutzbach proclaims September 2024 National Recovery Month in support of all service providers and communities that make recovery in all its forms possible. Joining in promoting awareness of mental health and substance use disorders is pictured left to right: Kat O’Brien, Engagement Specialist, St. Anthony’s Hospital and...
Northeast Community Fund prepares to host Farm to Fund Dinner
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Northeast Community Fund is preparing for its Farm to Fund Dinner. The event will be held September 28 at 6 p.m. in downtown Decatur on Merchant St. Attendees will be treated to a farm to table dinner. Requested attire is "downtown chic." Dinner will be prepared by Richland Community College chefs. There will be live entertainment and auctions throughout the evening.
Mount Zion stars grab Illinois football scholarships amid national interest
A school just 15 minutes outside of Decatur has caught the attention of the Illinois football program, who've offered scholarships to two of their players. Illinois head coach Bret Bielema wants Mount Zion senior wide receiver Brayden Tremble and junior tight end JC Anderson. Mount Zion head coach Patrick Etherton...
UPDATE: Springfield man arrested after driving through group of people
UPDATE at 8:23 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A man from Springfield is under arrest after a vehicle drove through a group of people overnight on Thursday, sending one person to the hospital. Springfield Police said in a release that Evan Hutson, age 22, was taken into custody by detectives at 3:02 p.m. in the […]
Jacksonville Woman Receives 15-Year Federal Prison Sentence on Drug, Weapons Charges from 2020 Incidents
A Jacksonville woman who has been behind bars for more than 4 years awaiting a disposition in her federal drug and gun case was finally sentenced yesterday in a federal courtroom in Springfield. 25-year old Katrina S. Wallace, formerly of the 300 block of West State Street was initially arrested...
Illinois: A sneak peek inside the new Hard Rock Casino Rockford
Illinois: A sneak peek inside the new Hard Rock Casino Rockford. Hard Rock Casino Rockford is part ultra modern casino, part entertainment mecca and a love letter to the city’s favorite son and Cheap Trick legend Rick Nielsen. Story continues below. Not only does a 63-foot tall version of...
Urgent Warning for Illinois Boaters Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Illinois Conservation Police emphasize the importance of wearing life jackets to prevent drownings. Illinois Conservation Police Urge Boaters to Wear Life Jackets. This year alone, the department has responded to 48 boating-related incidents, resulting in 15 fatalities and 15 injuries. Alarmingly, 13 of these...
Illinois Blood Bank Urgently Needs Donors NOW to Save Lives
The Rock River Valley Blood Center in Rockford, Illinois is in dire need of your help. Are you willing to answer the call?. Summer is typically a tough season for blood banks across Illinois. People are just too busy to think about donating lifesaving blood, but with the holiday weekend ahead, low donation numbers could have dire consequences.
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Local Sports Schedule for Thursday
Teutopolis, Newton, Windsor / Stew Stras at Casey Westfield. Mt. Zion, Decatur MacArthur, Decatur Eisenhower at Charleston. Central A & M, Williamsville at Warrensburg Latham. St. Anthony, Oblong at Robinson at Oak Gleen Golf Course. Mt. Zion, Charleston at Teutopolis at Cardinal Golf Course. Taylorville at Raymond Lincolnwood. Carlinville, Pana,...
Brownstown man to make next court appearance next week
A Brownstown man will be making a court appearance next week in Fayette County Court. 36 year old Tyler J. Roe is currently set for a pre-trial appearance on September 4th at 9 am. Earlier, Roe had been set for trial earlier this month but that was earlier vacated. Roe is facing multiple Felony charges from an incident on December 30th of 2023 that involved an officer-involved shooting.
217 Today: Abortion took center stage during the DNC. But here’s why access could be in jeopardy.
Several teachers from Dennis Lab School in Decatur voiced their frustrations over inadequate conditions at Tuesday’s school board meeting. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is making more than a thousand Lincoln-era photos available for free online. The State of Illinois is probably getting a new...
Rockets Set To Take On Raccoon…SC Heads To Altamont
The Selmaville Rockets will need to continue their clutch hitting when they take on Raccoon today. Selmaville has had a knack for the big hits this season as they’ve driven in 15 runs with 2 outs. Jacob Butts leads the team with 9 2-out RBI. The SC Falcons are...
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