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Effingham Fire Department battles overnight furniture store fire
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — The Effingham Fire Department responded to a furniture and home improvement store Sunday night after it caught fire. The fire happened at Bob’s Discount, 1905 South Banker Street. Chief Brant Yochum said the department got the call at 10:16 p.m. after the building’s fire alarm activated. When crews arrived, they saw […]
Green Street: Filling out a schedule
Sep. 2—resorted to an unusual method last month as the national-championship winning South Carolina women's basketball coach looked to fill out her nonconference schedule. She took to X/Twitter to vent some frustrations. "Really sorry I have to resort to this but we need a game," Staley wrote. "I've had some nice, funny and outlandish convos regarding scheduling a game H/H with a guarantee and ...
Morning Power Bar: Illinois Tickets Sell Out; More Schedule Updates
This is a recurring column for BTPowerhouse that will cover a variety of Big Ten topics that might not deserve a detailed breakdown, but deserve mention. It will be similar to a news roundup with more thoughts and analysis. So, let’s jump into our Morning Power Bar. 1. Illinois...
Decision coming for massive 5-star Illinois basketball recruiting target
A huge announcement for the women’s Illinois basketball program is about to drop in the coming days. The Illini have seen a resurgence that I didn’t think was possible. Not only has Shauna Green pulled Illinois from the depths of the college basketball world, but we are winning games at a level we haven’t seen in a long time.
Athletes of the Week: Edwards helps make history, Schweighart starts strong
Sep. 2—The votes are in. Powered by Copper Creek Contractors, Ryan Edwards of the Armstrong-Potomac boys' golf team and Ella Schweighart of the Villa Grove girls' golf team are this week's winners. Here they are, in their own words, with their biggest supporters — their teammates: Ryan Edwards — Armstrong-Potomac boys' golf ➜ Why he's Athlete of the Week: Edwards helped the start-up ...
Sustaining Urbana Neighborhoods grant program to accept applications
The Sustaining Urbana Neighborhoods grant program will be open for grant application submissions on Tuesday in an effort from the city to bolster community development and involvement in sustainable strategies. The SUN program, presented by the Urbana Grants Division – Community Development Services Department, provides funding to support programs, services...
Normal to decide Tuesday on 1% local grocery tax to replace state tax
NORMAL (25News Now) - A 1% local tax on groceries will be considered Tuesday night by the Normal Town Council. Government staffers favor the move saying it would prevent Normal from losing a “significant revenue stream” when the state’s grocery tax is eliminated in January 2026. At...
GCMS community mourning loss of 10-year-old with ‘amazing spirit’
SIBLEY — The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley school district is mourning the loss of a 10-year-old girl who just started fifth grade at GCMS Elementary School. Ava Faith Mead, 10, of Sibley, died at 10:25 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at OSF St. Francis Children’s Hospital in Peoria with her family by her side.
Red Mask Players’ Children’s Theatre Preparing for Sept 6th – 8th Performance of “Charlotte’s Web”
Red Mask Players’ Children’s Theatre is getting ready for their production of Charlotte’s Web this coming weekend (Sept 6th – 8th). Red Mask’s James Coutant recently joined Laura Williams on 1490 WDAN’s Community Connection program. She explained that it was Kathryn Randolph’s daughter Jean Lewis who started the Red Mask children’s program, which does a spring and fall show every year.
Mahomet-Seymour Opens 2024 Football Season with Record-Breaking 69-37 Victory Over Morton
High school football in the state of Illinois got its start with the first game being played in 1885. Now, in the 140th year of interscholastic football in the state, the Mahomet-Seymour program opened its 2024 season on Friday (Aug. 30) with a record-setting 69-37 victory at Frank Dutton Field over Morton.
New dispensary in Martinsville looks in increase accessibility and acceptance
MARTINSVILLE, IL. (WTHI) - A new cannabis retailer in the Wabash Valley hopes to increase acceptance, and accessibility for their popular products. The new dispensary is located just across the Indiana border, in Martinsville, Illinois. Since recreational cannabis became legal in Illinois back in January of 20-20, communities across the...
Staff are ‘securing jobs’ at Decatur prison ahead of expected Logan prison closure
(The Center Square) – Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, confirmed employees from the Logan County Correctional Center have started to transfer to Decatur. "They’re trying to get ahead of this closure. They [Decatur] are seeing folks from the Lincoln facility coming to Decatur to fill job openings,” said Caulkins. The Illinois Department of Corrections said they are not currently under a hiring freeze at either the Stateville prison or...
Illini open as home underdogs against No. 22 Kansas: 'You don't forget how it happened last year'
Illinois football opened as a 6-point home underdog for Saturday's primetime showdown against No. 22-ranked Kansas (6 p.m., FS1), according to DraftKings. The over/under for the game opened at 55.5. Both Illinois (1-0) and Kansas (1-0) had easy wins in their season openers with big offensive outputs over FCS opponents....
Illinois with a sweep victory over Bowling Green to improve to 2-0
Illinois volleyball (2-0) went back-to-back nights with straight-set sweep victories in the Best Western Invitational against Bowling Green. Illinois posted a strong performance in kills, hitting 34, led by graduate student outside hitter Raina Terry (11). Junior outside hitter Averie Hernandez had a familiar face on the other side of...
36th annual Casey Popcorn Festival
BRAZIL, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — This weekend in Casey, Illinois was the 36th annual Popcorn Festival. Every year from Friday to Labor Day you can find attractions, food, and live entertainment in Farview Park. Recently, the festival has come under new management. This group of board members are trying to...
ISU athletics braces for funding and possible enrollment hit from pending NCAA settlement
A landmark legal settlement could means fewer dollars for Illinois State University athletics — and fewer athletes. ISU is preparing for an estimated $5 million drop in revenue over the next decade if a proposed legal settlement is approved. The House vs. NCAA agreement aims to provide back pay...
Rockford United Labor feels momentum for growing unionization in Illinois
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Catina Barnett returned to school bus driving after organizing her first Rockford Labor Day parade; the AFSCME 1275 president picked up a Rockford Public Schools field trip on Monday afternoon. “At the very end, you’re going, ‘We did this,’” says Catina – taking a breath at...
Springfield council to vote on homelessness ordinance with ‘emergency passage’
SPRINGFIED – The Springfield City Council will be considering a ordinance that would ban public camping within the city limits at Tuesday night’s meeting. The ordinance would cover any camping, which includes a sleeping bag or sleeping in a car, on any city property. It would also give police the ability to remove any campsite with 24-hour notice and hold property for 30 days.
Illinois DCFS Cuts Ribbon On Donated Region/Field Office In Marion
On Sunday, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) opened a new regional office in Marion, attended by Senator Dale Fowler, Mayor Mike Absher, and other officials. The facility, located at 912 Pentecost Dr., was donated by the Blettner Group and spans 51,000 square feet, accommodating up to 400 employees. The facility features a large warehouse that will serve as a distribution center for southern Illinois, improving the efficiency of delivering essential items like pack-and-plays and car seats to DCFS offices throughout the region. Additionally, it includes a self-defense training area, OC Pepper Spray training space, and four large classrooms. The first child welfare foundation class for 40 Illinois DCFS permanency workers has already taken place in the new classrooms. Plans for a simulation lab for hands-on training are also underway, enhancing support for Illinois’ most vulnerable children.
Springfield provides an update to yard waste pickup
The City of Springfield's Public Works Department has details on the Yard Waste/Leaf Pickup program. Starting the week of September 1, Lake Area Disposal will take over the bi-weekly program. The current schedule will remain the same. North – the area North of South Grand Avenue and Old Jacksonville Road,...
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