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PHOTOS: Storms sweep Central Illinois overnight
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — After severe weather and storm warnings swept across the state overnight, Central Illinois is cleaning up the aftermath. Across several counties, trees and power lines went down with the strong winds and left much to clean up Tuesday morning. We asked our viewers to share what they saw: Champaign County On […]
Thousands without power across Central Illinois
UPDATE (10:00 p.m.) — According to Ameren Spokesperson Brian Bretsch, the Incident Management Team has been activated to determine the damage and what resources are needed. They will be working around the clock. Anyone without power is encouraged to report it to Ameren at 1-800-755-5000. Pictures of storm damage...
Earthquake Shakes Illinois: Shocking Footage Inside (Video)
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck Northern Illinois early this morning. The earthquake occurred a little before 3 a.m. in Southern DeKalb County, near the town of Somonauk. The earthquake was felt in various locations including Winthrop Harbor, Cary, and Yorkville. Heather and Cory were awakened by the quake, initially mistaking it for a storm. Marcia in Winthrop Harbor reported feeling her house shake. A resident in Cary noticed the loud and rumbly noise, distinguishing it from thunder. Dan in Yorkville also felt the earthquake.
Maaco Opens 16th Location in Illinois
Maaco announced that Bobby Kehagias has opened Maaco’s newest retail center located at 3232 W. Grandville, Waukegan, Ill. Kehagias has had a longtime passion for the automotive industry and has loved being around cars since he was a child. After a 25-year corporate career for a retail company, Kehagias wanted to pivot to a new path that revolves around one of his passions — cars.
Trucking company fires second driver in three years for not wearing “buzz cut”
An Illinois trucking company fired a driver for his hair style for the second time in three years last month. 26-year-old Drew Harbey was fired from TMC Transportation in Des-Moines, Iowa on June 23rd during his training after refusing to wear a “buzz cut” hairstyle. “I was one...
Illinois tries to expand automatic voter registration as SAVE Act passes U.S. House
(The Center Square) – Illinois voter integrity groups warn non-citizens that registering to vote in federal elections is a felony. The warning comes after U.S. House Republicans passed the SAVE Act to increase protections. President Joe Biden has vowed to veto the measure if it passes the Senate and reaches his desk. House Republicans passed the SAVE act, which seeks to require proof of citizenship when a voter casts a ballot in a federal election. Currently it is illegal for a non-citizen to vote in...
Lawmakers say two recently passed bills save motorists time, enhance convenience
(The Center Square) – The Illinois legislature voted to provide motorists an option at the DMV of a four-year or eight-year driver’s license. They also approved the option of having a digital driver's license. State Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, who supported Senate Bill 275, said the eight-year license is double the cost, but the time savings and convenience will be attractive to many motorists. Similarly, Chesney called House Bill 4592 a "good bill" in a news release. ...
Effingham Heating & Air Joins Effingham County Chamber
The Effingham County Chamber shares the addition of Effingham Heating & Air to their community of businesses. Effingham Heating & Air brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to service, making them an asset to Effingham and the surrounding areas. Effingham Heating & Air is located at 13247 N 1000th...
New trampoline park coming to Effingham
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — In Effingham, families will soon have a new place to play. The Arena Trampoline Park is coming. The main part of the space is 25,000 square feet. It will have open trampolines, dodgeball courts, and dunking mats, a ninja warrior course, and a rock climbing wall. The space will also have […]
Effingham Performance Center Announces Season 15 Schedule
The Effingham Performance Center announced its schedule for Season 15, sponsored by Heartland Dental, with shows including a variety of national, regional, and local acts. The new season is packed full of your favorite artists including: The Marshall Tucker Band, Terri Clark, Lee Greenwood, Starship, BlackHawk, Bored Teachers, Puppy Pals, Great White, Slaughter, Eaglemania, Taylorville, and many more!
Central Illinois animal shelters in need of adoptions amid rising intakes
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Central Illinois animal shelters are struggling to give pets homes as they deal with full-capacity spaces. Last week, staff with the Effingham County Animal Shelter said they have “never stayed this full for this long.” Now, we know why: there is a major increase in animal intakes and a decrease in […]
Abbi Ledbetter Crowned Miss Fayette County
The Fayette County Fair wrapped up this week. Monday’s grandstand event was the 2024 Miss Fayette County Fair Queen Pageant. Abbi Ledbetter of Brownstown was selected as the new Miss Fayette County Queen. Avery Myers of St. Elmo was First Runner-Up. Kennedy Schaal of Vandalia was Second Runner-Up. Myers was also named People’s Choice Award winner and Most Photogenic. Queen Ledbetter was also named Miss Congeniality.
LISTEN: Heart of Illinois Community Foundation awards first five grants in DEI Initiative grants
July 16, 2024 – Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Justin Hampton of DPS 61 joined Byers & Co to talk about awarding $12,350 of $30,000 in grants to schools for DEI initiatives. Listen to the podcast below. Grant were earmarked for educators who are...
DPS passes vote to ban phones district-wide
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Decatur Public School Board of Education passed a vote that will institute a district-wide phone ban starting Aug. 12. The Board voted on an amended policy, in which high school students are no longer allowed to take their phones out of their lockers during lunch periods. Now, all students must keep their phones in their lockers or another locked receptacle provided by the school.
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