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2024 Randy Gori Memorial Kicks on 66 Car Show and Cruise Coming Soon
GLEN CARBON — The 2024 Randy Gori Memorial Kicks on 66 Car Show and Cruise will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 7. The event will be held at Ray M. Schon Park in Glen Carbon. Registration of vehicles for the show is still open. Visitors will have the opportunity to stroll through the cars on display from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vehicle line up and registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The event typically brings visitors from throughout the country displaying two- and four-wheel show vehicles.
People in Illinois will soon be able to open their ID's on their phone
METROPOLIS, IL—Mobile IDs are an option in more than ten states, and thanks to House Bill 4592, which is now law, Illinois will soon join the list. The Illinois secretary of state's office says it's part of its broader focus on modernizing and bringing new technology to what has become an outdated office.
Armstrong Wins USAC Silver Crown Feature at Gateway
USAC SILVER CROWN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RACE RESULTS: August 16, 2024 – World Wide Technology Raceway – Madison, Illinois – 1.25-Mile Paved Oval – Ranken Technical College Silver Crown Showdown Presented By Welsch Heating & Cooling. HONEST ABE ROOFING QUALIFYING: 1. Kody Swanson, 77, Doran/Binks-30.239 (New Track...
Legislator shares concerns about Logan inmate transfers ahead of closure recommendation
(The Center Square) – An Illinois legislator says the Illinois Department of Corrections has begun to transfer inmates out of the Logan County Correctional facility, a move that aligns with the Pritzker administrations’ plans to close two Illinois prisons. Recently, a federal judge ordered that all Stateville inmates must be moved to other prisons by Sept. 30. Lawmakers called that “convenient,” considering the decision aligns with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plans...
Indy 500 Winner Newgarden Favored at Illinois GP
The IndyCar Series’ summer break is over, and the grid is set for Round 13 at the World Wide Technology Raceway (WWT Raceway) in Madison, Ill. Colton Herta ended a two-year win drought last time out in Toronto, the final street course event of the season. This weekend’s oval event is the first of four in the final five races, and the 2024 Illinois GP odds favor the top oval racer in the series.
Young artist’s work will grace Affinia walls
Affinia Healthcare is partnering with youth artist Symone Chatman to display her artistic talent at the health center’s Biddle, Lemp and new Ferguson locations. “Symone has talented hands and a talented mind,” said Takisha Lovelace, Affinia Healthcare vice president and chief operating officer. “It’s a joy to be...
Man faces murder charges in Washington Park fatal shooting
WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. — Less than a week after a man was found dead from a gunshot wound in Washington Park, his alleged murderer is behind bars, a statement from the Illinois State Police said Saturday morning. ISP investigators in Madison arrested 61-year-old Belleville resident Vincent E. Brown on...
Live in Illinois? Your Social Security Number Probably Stolen Now
Do you live in Illinois? Then you have a very good reason to be concerned. Thanks to a class-action lawsuit, it's been revealed that a background check company had a data breach which compromised nearly 3 billion social security numbers and includes every single citizen in the Land of Lincoln.
Illinois vs Hawaii in 2024 Little League World Series: Recap and highlights
Hinsdale Little League opened its run in the 2024 Little League World Series on Friday with a 5-0 loss to Wailuku, Hawaii, and its left-handed ace pitcher. Hawaii's Evan Tavares struck out nine batters in 5.1 innings to lead the West region champion. They advance to a 2 p.m. game Monday against the...
Salmonella prompts cucumber recall in Illinois, 30 other states
(WTVO) – Cucumbers in Illinois and 30 other states are being recalled after hundreds of people have reported illnesses linked to salmonella, according to a report by The Center Square. The CDC identified that 449 people were ill after eating salmonella-laden cucumbers and 125 people were hospitalized. No one has died from illnesses linked to […]
Illinois finished Top 5 among states in medal count after 2024 Paris Games
With the 2024 Paris Games officially in the books, medal counts have been certified, and Illinois finished as one of the most decorated states in the country when it came to total medal count. According to data compiled by The Sports Geek from official Olympic Games records, Illinois finished the Paris Games tied for fourth […]
Central Illinois dispensaries get $240,000 grants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Several Central Illinois marijuana dispensaries are getting a piece of a $5.5 million state grant. The state of Illinois has awarded 23 social equity marijuana dispensaries $240,000 in forgivable loans. Those social equity dispensaries mean half of all ownership is a minority or has their home address in areas declared as […]
‘Keen to unite the winner and their winnings:’ Illinois Lottery searching for Powerball winner as deadline to claim prize approaches
CHICAGO — A lucky Illinois lottery player struck it big during a Powerball drawing last year and officials are searching for the winner as the deadline to cash the ticket is quickly approaching. Illinois lottery officials said a $100,000 winning Powerball ticket for the Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 drawing was sold in September at a Road […]
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