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Williamsville football topples No. 1 Maroa-Forsyth for Sangamo lead
WILLIAMSVILLE — The Williamsville football team's defensive line grabbed the spotlight Friday with pivotal plays to cement a 28-21 Sangamo Conference win over Class 2A top-ranked Maroa-Forsyth at Paul Jenkins Field. Senior lineman Mayson Buckman tipped a pass at the line of scrimmage to set up Griffin Liles' interception deep in Maroa territory before Matthew Miller capitalized with a short touchdown run with just 12 seconds left in the second quarter to even the score 14-14 at...
Drunk Illinois Man Arrested For DUI In Stolen Golf Cart
A man in Illinois got extremely drunk at a golf course and got himself into some serious trouble with the police. Being Drunk And Stupid In Illinois Is No Way To End A Day On The Golf Course. I'll be the first to admit that golfing isn't my thing. There...
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 […]
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: ...
Illinois quick hits: Meat recall; state police investigate shooting
A nationwide ready-to-eat meat and poultry listeria recall impacting grocery stores has now expanded to include food served in schools, including some in Illinois. The items range from deli sandwiches from Trader Joe’s to deli salads from Walmart, Aldi and more. The Food Safety and Inspection Service reported the food was shipped to more than 100 schools across 17 states. Two schools were listed in Illinois, including Fox Valley Family YMCA in Plano and Kiddie Scholars in Matteson.
Early voting expands in Illinois this week. Here's what to know
Chicago – Early voting is underway at the city’s Voting Supersite at 191 North Clark Street, and at the Chicago Board of Elections’ Offices at 69 West Washington Street. Beginning Monday, early voting sites will open in all 50 of the city’s wards. Same-day voter registration will be available at all sites, and all early voting sites are open to voters regardless of where they live in the city.
IL Secretary of State rolling out DMV kiosks at retailers
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is rolling out a new option for people wanting to renew their driver’s license or obtain their vehicle stickers. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced on Friday this his office is rolling out “fast lane” DMV kiosks at retailers as part of a pilot program. The […]
Mamma Mia! Glenwood kicker Gerger sends Titans past SHG for first time since 2019
As Chatham Glenwood fans stormed the field, several Titans football players swarmed placekicker Mia Gerger and hoisted her on their shoulders for a short, makeshift parade. What a final scene to a classic high school football game Friday night at Ken Leonard Field. Gerger’s 21-yard field goal in overtime gave Glenwood a 34-31 thriller over valiant Sacred Heart-Griffin in front of an overflow crowd that might have witnessed the best game ever played in the 32nd Central...
Michelin Stars In Illinois: Unveiling The Finest Restaurants In The State
There's no debating we've got some of the best eateries in the world right in our backyard, and now there's another restaurant in Illinois that has received the biggest award in the world. What is the Michelin Star Award for Restaurants?. Since the early 1900's the Michelin Guide has been...
Don’t Think College Is For You? Here Are 7 Illinois Employers You’ll Love
College isn't for everyone. Though many students go away for higher education, others go straight into the workforce. Here are the top 7 Illinois employers perfect for high school graduates. I never saw myself going to college. I didn't do well in high school because of my social media obsession,...
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