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Richey | Advantage, Illini ... for now
Aug. 14—The Braggin' Rights balance of power in men's basketball has shifted violently in the last three years. Illinois still holds the all-time series lead with 34 wins to Missouri's 20. The Illini are also the more accomplished basketball program, historically, with more than three times as many consensus First Team All-Americans and five Final Four appearances to the Tigers' zero. But all ...
Bloomington's Bent Elementary School says cheers to 100 years
Bent Elementary School is celebrating 100 years in the community this year. Nick Bussan, currently Bent's longest-serving teacher, has been there for 25 of those years. And when he says the staff at the Bloomington school is like a family, he means it. Bussan met his wife, Nikki Bussan, at Bent not long after he began teaching there in 1999.
Rivian CEO: Vehicle body complexity and cost lowered, Illinois plant retooling completed
While detailing its Q2 results, Rivian says it has made significant progress toward greater cost efficiency, product improvement, differentiated technology, and new business opportunities. “[W]e have reduced complexity and lowered the cost associated with the vehicle body with a heavy emphasis on removing parts, processes, and steps,” said RJ Scaringe,...
After three decades, this year's Evergreen Cemetery Walk is set to be the last
The Evergreen Cemetery Walk, one of the longest-running outreach programs offered by the McLean County Museum of History, is coming to an end after this year, organizers said Wednesday. An outdoor theater program that offers glimpses into McLean County's storied past through actor portrayals, the Evergreen Cemetery Walk has been...
Illinois Comptroller says embroiled Village of Dolton is refusing legally-required audit
DOLTON, Ill. (CBS) -- New financial problems have surfaced in south suburban Dolton—having to do with taxpayer money and the village's failure to let people know where it is being spent.According to the State of Illinois, Mayor Tiffany Henyard's administration not only refuses to get an audit done, but also won't even communicate with the state agency tasked with the job of watching over government spending.The office in question is that of Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza—and Dolton is now on that office's radar."There are obvious red flags that your station other stations have covered," said Comptroller's office spokesman Abdon Pallasch....
Illinois fugitive arrested in connection with 2 stabbings in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - A man wanted in connection with two stabbing incidents in Ashland, including one from Wednesday, has been arrested, the Ashland Police Department said Thursday. Police say William Simmons, who’s in his early 30s, was a fugitive from justice from Illinois. He hade been sighted a few...
Winning Lotto ticket sold in Homewood
An Illinois Lottery player in the South Suburbs won a Lotto Million 1 drawing – becoming a millionaire overnight. The $1 million-winning Lotto ticket was purchased for the Monday drawing of Lotto Million 1. The ticket was purchased at South Gate Mini Mart, 18747 Dixie Highway, Homewood. The winner...
Mitchell Named Jacksonville’s 2nd Poet Laureate
Jacksonville has a new lead of its literary community – though it is a familiar face. Current Jacksonville librarian and former owner of Our Town Books Andy Mitchell has been named the new poet laureate of Jacksonville. Jacksonville Mayor Andy Ezard appointed Mitchell as the city’s second poet laureate...
Police find domestic violence suspect after SWAT search in Springfield Twp.
SPRINGFIELD TWP., Ohio (WTVG) - Police have located an alleged domestic violence suspect in the hours after a SWAT search Thursday morning. Police were called out to a Springfield Township home near the intersection of Hill and Favony for a domestic violence situation involving a suicidal person with a gun, authorities at the scene told 13 Action News.
Crump vows to continue the fight for Sonya Massey
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Noted civil rights attorney, Benjamin Crump, was the featured speaker at a meeting held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Wednesday evening. About 150 people, many clad in purple, were in attendance. At times the meeting took on the appearance of an old-time...
HS FBall: Shelbyville Looking To Reload This Fall
A semifinal football team in Class 2A last year, the Shelbyville Rams have some big shoes to fill if they are going to return to that place this fall. Head Coach Bill Duckett says the summer was used to fill in the gaps left by a graduating three-year quarterback and four offensive linemen. He feels confident though because his JV team had a lot of success last season.
127TH ANNUAL HARVEST PICNINC IN WINDSOR TOMORROW
(WINDSOR) Activities get started tomorrow at the 127th Annual Harvest Picnic in Windsor. It’s pork chop dinners served at 4:00 Thursday afternoon with an Ice Cream Social at the Methodist Church at 5:00, and music by the Family Worship Band from 6:30 to 8:30. It’s fish dinners & homemade desserts served at 5:00 on Friday with music by The Lovin’ Spoonful at 7:15. Then it’s the FFA breakfast Saturday morning from 6:00 to 10:00, a harvest 5K run & fun walk at 7:30, pedal tractor pull at 10:00, the big parade at 3:00, pork chop dinners and desserts served at 4:30, the Bellamy Brothers in concert at 7:00, and the huge raffle drawing at 9:00. All concerts are free, bring your lawn chairs, with inflatables and much more.
Illinois Eagle print edition – August
SPRINGFIELD – The August issue of the Illinois Eagle print edition is now available. The full issue can be picked up at these locations:. LGBTQ Resource Center at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. OUT on East – Springfield. OUT on Second – Springfield. Red Raccoon Games...
Renovated home will help families through tough times in Decatur
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Sue Barnhart is proud of her neighborhood and looked on as a recently renovated house across the street was dedicated by city of Decatur and community leaders. “I have a history here and I love this neighborhood, and it’s great to see it get fixed...
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