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Springfield-area high school football: Top performers, results from Week 8
(This story was updated to add new information and to correct the Pana quarterback.) The high school football regular season nears the end as teams around Springfield vie for playoff position. Here are the live updates and results for Week 8 games in the area: ...
IL African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commision hosts Public Hearing in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The State of Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) held an event in Springfield this Saturday. On Oct. 19, the ADCRC hosted the third stop on its series of statewide public hearings to discuss reparatory actions for Black Americans in Illinois who are descendants of American Chattel Slavery. The event was […]
Blazing Speeding Ticket in Illinois One of the Fastest in History
It's incredible that someone wasn't seriously injured. Did you know that one of the fastest speeding tickets in history was handed out in Illinois to a motorcyclist that is fortunate to be alive. I saw Yahoo compile a brand new list a few months ago of the fastest speeding tickets...
Fast-Growing Chicken Salad Chick Coming to Missouri & Illinois
If you've ever been to a very popular chicken salad place in the southeast and thought "wow, I wish Illinois or Missouri had a restaurant like this", you're gonna be very happy about what has just been announced. Are you familiar with Chicken Salad Chick? They have 37 locations which...
Rare Disease Caused by Tick Bites Discovered in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced the discovery of the first tick in Illinois to test positive for a rare disease-causing bacteria. Illinois Reports First Tick Positive for Ehrlichia muris Eauclairensis. Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis (EME) is a bacteria transmitted through the bite of blacklegged ticks that can...
Illinois Is A Dog State, But…How Many Can You Legally Have?
Maybe a better question should be "How much poop are you willing to pick up," or "Just how much chaos can one household handle?" We have two dogs at our house and believe me, I've hit my pocketful-of-poop-bags limit and have had more than enough chaotic events to tide me over for a good long while, so I won't be adding more to the mix right now.
Things To Never Throw Away In Iowa and Illinois
Besides the obvious things you shouldn't throw away like batteries, tacks, wires, cans, and other recyclables to name a few. It is important to try and follow guidelines about things that are safe to throw away. Not only that, but you could also see fines or get in some real trouble if you throw them away. Today we will be looking at 11 things you should never throw away.
America’s Best Fried Chicken Sandwich Deserves More Spots in Illinois
I saw this guy on YouTube talking about America's best chicken sandwich. It was served at Jollibee in Times Square in New York City. While that's great and all, I wondered what the chances are of me making it to Times Square right now, sitting in the middle of America. I'll answer that for you: not great.
State Rep. to tour Robinson and Lawrence Correctional Facilities
Teutopolis, IL (WTWO-WAWV) — The following is a press release from Illinois State Representative Adam Niemerg. State Representatives Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has requested a meeting and tour of two prison facilities in his district to address the concerns of prison guards and staff about the surge in safety concerns from illegal drug and attacks on […]
Pritzker administration continues to deny Illinois’ population decline
(The Center Square) – The Pritzker administration continues to deny the state is losing population. During a panel discussion about pensions with the Better Government Association this week, Deputy Gov. Andy Manar was asked about the state’s economic trends, including population decline. “There has never been more people living in the state of Illinois than […]
5 Foods Northern Illinois Residents Say They Can’t Live Without
If you are considering moving out of the Northern Illinois area soon, please know there are certain things you will have to learn to live without...and you won't like it. Moving out of Illinois seems to be a hip trend in the last handful of years, and while I too have considered the idea once or twice, there are a few things that keep me put.
Abandoned Illinois Property Among America’s Ten Most Haunted Places
Lucky (or unlucky) for you, one of America's most haunted places in our state. Timeout listed the 19 most haunted places in the U.S. and mentioned one spot in Illinois you should check out. That is if you want to scare the bejeezus out of you because this place sounds...
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