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Coroner confirm identity of man killed while scrapping for copper
DECATUR, Ill. (WICS) — A Decatur man is dead after he suffered multiple injuries from a fall and suffered high-voltage electrocution. The Macon County Coroner, says on Aug. 20, at 5:50 p.m. William J. Wattles, Jr. 47, came to the area of a shuttered industrial plant, utilized a ladder, and saw an apparent attempt to recover copper and other materials for sale as scrap.
‘I never dreamed it would be this big’: Mahomet gets ready for music festival
WESTVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The village of Mahomet is getting ready for one of its biggest events of the year this weekend. But before all the fun starts, organizers say to beware of an online scam. Main street is almost ready for the Mahomet Music Festival. The event has been a staple for decades, but […]
Photo Gallery: Illinois Wins in Terrence Shannon, Jr.’s Return
When Terrence Shannon, Jr. played for Illinois in 2023-24, it felt like Illinois was a Final Four-caliber team. Without him, the ceiling was certainly not as high. After six games without No. 0 in late December and early January, Shannon would return to a standing ovation from the State Farm Center crowd on January 21, 2024, against Rutgers.
Analyst: Data refutes Pritzker's DNC claims about Illinois economy
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker used the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention to highlight the successes of Illinois and the Democratic Party, but the president of a nonprofit think tank says the numbers don’t add up. Pritzker said there is no better place to see that change is possible under Democratic leadership than in Illinois. Democrats currently hold the super-majority in the Illinois legislature. “If you look...
Look Out Swimmers, a Bear Spotted Swimming in this Illinois Lake
When you go swimming in Illinois, you need to understand the dangers in the water. Now, you need to consider the possibility that there are bears swimming in Illinois lakes as a new video share proves. This video was just shared a couple of hours ago by WSIL News 3...
Mostly Sunny & Warm today—Hot Temps on the way next week
We will be mostly sunny and warm today. We will see mostly sunny skies for today with a high of 89. Then, partly cloudy skies for tonight with a low of 68. Meanwhile, Sunday will be much the same before we warm up more. Monday we’ll see a high in the mid 90s and upper 90s for a high on Tuesday.
Champaign woman facing charges of DUI after driving through cornfield
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — A Champaign woman is facing charges of Driving Under the influence after driving through a cornfield on Friday morning. At 2:17 a.m. Champaign County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a single-vehicle motor vehicle accident in the area of 1200 E and 2100 N in Hensley Township.
City of Decatur offering Lunch & Learn for minority contractors
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The city of Decatur is teaming up with the Metro Decatur Black Chamber of Commerce to hold a lunch and learn to teach minority contractors on the bidding process. The event is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday Aug. 28 at the Lucy Loft on 1165 North University […]
Personal PAC, Chicago Abortion Fund discuss increased focus on abortion at DNC
Abortion and reproductive healthcare took center stage at this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The issue was at the top of mind for Vice President Kamala Harris as well as Illinois lawmakers and stakeholders who spoke during the four-day event. “I never thought in my lifetime that I...
Can't Wait For Saturday | What's in a name? Plenty for Southern Cal quarterbacks
Aug. 23—*** Here is my advice to Southern California opponents this season: Pay special attention to the new guy playing quarterback. You might think the teams on the Trojans schedule got a break when Caleb Williams moved on to the NFL (quick prediction, he will have a monster season for the Bears). Not so fast. Miller Moss is the new guy lined up behind center, which the Trojans confirmed ...
Illinois Store Is Already Selling Christmas Decorations
Why are stores in Illinois already selling Christmas decorations and it's still summer?. Illinois Store Already Has It's Christmas Decorations For Sale. I remember when I was a kid, holidays and the seasons stayed in their lane. You didn't have any sight of them until it was the appropriate time. At the most, it was a month out. For example, you wouldn't see any Halloween stuff until October 1st.
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Bob Rhodes Recognized At City Council Meeting On His Retirement
Bob Rhodes was recognized at Tuesday’s City Council meeting on his retirement after 39 years with the City! Bob has been a Class A certified operator at the City’s Water Treatment Plant since 1985. We can’t thank you enough for your dedication to Effingham and wish you the best in your retirement.
Giles Big Day Lifts SCMS To 8-2 Start On The Season
Alexa Gile drove in 5 runs on 3 hits to lead SC past St Elmo/Brownstown 13-3 in 5 innings. Claire Chasteen doubled and drove in 2. Kyndle Bolen, Emmie Ruholl and Opheliah Lowry also added RBI. Rylan Williams worked all 5 innings in the circle allowing 6 hits and 3 earned runs with 8 strikeouts and only 2 walks. SC improved to 8-2 on the season.
BSE Gets First Win of Season, Beats Webber 11-8
Brownstown-St. Elmo baseball used a big fourth inning to get their first win of the season with an 11-8 win at Webber on Thursday. A run in each of the first two innings put BSE up 2-0 before Webber was able to tie I tup 2-2 in the bottom of the third inning. The Bombers offense erupted for seven runs in the top of the fourth inning as BSE took control of the game with a 9-2 lead. Webber cut the lead to 9-3 but BSE responded with another 2 runs in the top of the sixth, further pushing their lead out to 11-3. Webber cut into the lead again with three runs in the bottom of the sixth to cut it to 11-6 and managed another pair of runs in the bottom of the seventh, but BSE was able to hold on and grab the 11-8 win. BSE has three players finish with 3 hits each as Corey Hoopingarner and Gavin Sanders both went 3-3 at the plate and Keelan Speagle went 3-5 for the day. BSE events up their record at 1-1 to start the season and will go back on the road on Monday to take on Odin with game time set for 6:30pm.
Sefton Tosses 21 Strikeouts in Jr. Vandals 11-1 Win at Carlyle
Vandalia Junior High softball pitcher Briley Sefton had a game for the record books on Thursday, mowing down 21 batters via strikeout in an 11-1 win at Carlyle. The Vandals got on the scoreboard early with three runs in the top of the first inning as Brylee Walton singled home Caroline Rinehart, Walton scored on a fielder’s choice by Summer Carpenter and Milli Portz stole home for a 3-0 lead. The Vandals edged their lead out to 4-0 in the top of the third inning when Carpenter scored as Brylie Schmid reached base on an error. Carlyle got their only run of the game in the bottom of the fifth inning to cut it to 4-1, but the Vandals tacked on a run in the top of the sixth on and RBI single from Avalynn Schilling that scored Brooklyn Burnam to make it 5-1. Vandalia then took advantage of a pitching change and drew a bases loaded walk, had two batters hit by a pitch with the bases still loaded and drew another bases loaded walk for a 8-1 lead. Mackenzie Schaeffer and Sydnee Nestrick both scored on wild pitches during the same at bat to further push the lead out to 10-0 and another bases loaded walk brought in the final run to cap off the Vandalia scoring with an 11-1 lead. The final three strikeouts by Sefton on the day closed out the 11-1 win for the Lady Vandals as they move to 2-4 on the season. VJHS softball will be back in action on Monday at home when they host CHBC.
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