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One person wounded in stand-off with Springfield Police; two other shooting victims located nearby
A total of three people were shot and Springfield Police officers were shot at in a stand-off in the 2100 block of South 15th Street early Sunday morning. Springfield Police Emergency Response Team and Crisis Response Team members were called in after multiple persons were uncooperative with officers and barricaded themselves inside a home.
Illinois best friends who always told each other 'I love you' die together driving to Cardinals game
Teagan Kelley and Ashton Jackson had been inseparable since kindergarten and were on their way to a Cardinals game when their car hit another and swerved off the road and into a pole.
Danville native makes White Sox debut
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Chuckie Robinson III is back in the show and playing for his home state. Robinson was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte and promptly put in the lineup for the White Sox as they faced the Royals on the road. Chicago picked up his contract in December after becoming a free agent. Despite […]
Illinois teen Isabella Coleman-Sullivan looks to shine at Miss Amazing Summit
The Miss Amazing National Summit in Rosemont highlights women with disabilities, including Illinois Teen Isabella Coleman-Sullivan, who has raised over 7,200 items for food pantries and uses her platform to inspire and help others.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker floated as potential VP running mate
CHICAGO (CBS) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has been floated as a potential running mate to Kamala Harris, who on Sunday announced her intention to run for the Democratic nomination for president following the news that President Joe Biden would not seek reelection.Pritzker was at his Gold Coast home on Sunday, and it was unclear what talks he has had or who he has been communicating with since Mr. Biden suspended his reelection campaign earlier in the day.Monday morning, Pritzker endorsed Harris to be the new Democratic nominee, saying he would work hard to get her elected, because she is the...
Are Jails in Illinois using Torture Methods on Inmates?
According to a report, there is something that jails use every day in Illinois that experts say is considered "torture" what exactly is it? And should the Land of Lincoln stop using these devices ASAP?. According to an article from Illinoisansweres.org, the United Nations now considers restraint chairs a form...
Two charged in relation to fentanyl overdose death in Coles County
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — Two Coles County 20-year-olds have been arrested for charges concerning a drug related homicide. According to the Charleston Police Department, the charges are in relation to the events of May 26. That day police were sent to the 100 block of 13th Street for a call of an unresponsive male. Police […]
Prairie Dirt Classic Week Opens With Castrol FloRacing Night In America
AUSTIN, Texas —Castrol® FloRacing Night in America presented by Kubota invades Fairbury (Ill.) Speedway on Wednesday, July 24. The miniseries will sanction the fifth annual One For the Road presented by I-Beam Sliding Doors. Jul 24, 10:15 PM UTC. 2024 Castrol FloRacing Night in America at Fairbury Speedway.
Shooting investigation leads to stand off with police on South 15th, Three injured
Springfield — On July 21, 2024 at approximately 1:04 a.m., Springfield Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 2100 block of South 15th Street. Upon arrival officers located two males who had been shot. The victims directed officers to a house and as officers approached they observed...
Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
Hazardous waste collection coming to Central Illinois in September
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — If you have hazardous waste, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is making it easier for you to get rid of it. The Illinois EPA is hosting numerous hazardous waste collections in partnership with local governments this fall. On Sept. 28, you can get rid of your waste at McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington.
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