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3 things to do this weekend: Thaddeus Tukes, Sweet Corn Circus and Lincoln balloon fest
Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Aug. 23-25, 2024, curated by WGLT's Lauren Warnecke. You can find more coverage on our Datebook - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WGLT's Weekend Scoop email newsletter, which goes out every Friday. Look up in Lincoln: Chances...
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 […]
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.
Bloomington police review board invites police and community to discuss Sonya Massey killing
Bloomington's civilian police review board wants to have a discussion about the Sonya Massey killing, and how to prevent the next incident from happening. Massey was a Black woman who was shot to death by a Sangamon County sheriff's deputy in Springfield last month. The deputy, Sean Grayson, had a checkered past in law enforcement and the military. He's been charged with murder in Massey's death and was fired from the police force.
Women With Out Limits: Eliza Petry
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — For the past 8 months, we've been highlighting women who are making a difference in the community. This month, we're turning the cameras on each other. Alexandria Rayford sat down with Eliza Petry about her beginnings in news and of course her love for all things agriculture.
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 top class of 2027 offensive lineman to make visit to Wisconsin this fall
Top-ranked class of 2027 offensive lineman Cameron Wagner announced plans to visit Madison on Sept. 7 via X on Thursday. Wagner, a 6-foot-6, 280-pound prospect, will make his way to Wisconsin the weekend UW plays South Dakota on the gridiron. A.J. Blazek, UW’s esteemed offensive line coach, appears to have spearheaded the recruitment effort.
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...
Crime of the Week: Arson at the Gillespie Building on JDC Grounds
The Morgan Scott Cass Crime Stoppers are seeking information to assist the Jacksonville Police, The Jacksonville Fire Department, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal in their investigation of the arson that occurred at the Gillespie Building on the grounds of the former Jacksonville Developmental Center. At approximately 6:45AM on Monday,...
These 11 Springfield-area nursing homes were fined upwards of thousands of dollars
Several Springfield and Springfield area nursing homes were the subjects of violations in a quarterly finding made by the Illinois Department of Public Health. In all, 268 violation reports were found in the second quarter of 2024. To file a complaint against a healthcare facility in Illinois that is licensed...
Classic cars, motorcycles, will draw crowds to Springfield
Three popular, ongoing annual events return to Springfield this fall and give the public an opportunity to see classic cars and motorcycles racing once again. Here are a few details about each event:. Springfield Mile. Illinois State Fairgrounds. Friday, Aug. 31. Saturday, Sept. 1. The Springfield Mile is a prestigious...
Grayson to appear in Sangamon County court Monday. What to expect
A former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy charged with murder will make his first traditional pre-trial court appearance at 9 a.m. Monday. Sean P. Grayson, 30, fatally shot Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman and mother of two children inside her home in the 2800 block of Hoover Avenue in an unincorporated part of...
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois has a new CEO and she’s asking for help to expand the program
PEORIA (25News Now) - The new CEO of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois wants to create all-female spaces, but she says more ladies are needed to make that possible. Jennifer Sedbrook recently began her new role as CEO of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. Though she never was a Girl...
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
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