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Trump calls Pritzker 'a real loser' in X conversation with Musk
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump used part of his conversation with Tesla founder Elon Musk on Monday, to criticize Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker as a “real loser.” For years, Pritzker has been critical of the former president. Recently, after the attempted assassination of Trump, Pritzker said he does not condone political violence and is glad Trump survived. “But it’s still true that Donald Trump is a convicted...
Digital licenses, pesticide notices and more: These new Illinois laws were signed Friday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Governor J.B. Pritzker signed more than 250 bills into law Friday afternoon. Here is a list of some of those new laws that you should know about. 1. Notification for public pesticide application Any pesticide applicators working for the government will need to provide public notice before spraying chemicals on public […]
Chicagoans Can Adopt Dogs And Cats For Free Through The End Of The Summer
CHICAGO — Chicago Animal Care and Control is waiving adoption fees for all animals under their care through the end of the summer as the agency continues to struggle with overcrowding. Animal Care and Control has taken in almost 8,000 animals this year by picking up strays, confiscating animals...
Yankees fans in shambles after embarrassing loss to White Sox
The Chicago White Sox have unequivocally been the worst team in the majors this season. The New York Yankees may not have gotten the memo about it. On Monday, the White Sox laid the smackdown on the Yankees in a 12-2 affair at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Ill. It’s bad enough for Yankees fans... The post Yankees fans in shambles after embarrassing loss to White Sox appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Urbana Middle School holding roundtable on new phone-free rule
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Urbana Middle School is banning student cell phone usage during school hours. As they enact this major change, officials are interested in hearing feedback from the community and UMS families. The new policy involves each student getting a Yondr pouch and locking their phone in it upon arriving at school. Students […]
Woman hospitalized after crashing into Decatur Aldi store
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A woman was hospitalized after crashing into an Aldi store in Decatur. The Decatur Fire Department said the woman had a medical emergency behind the wheel and hit the side of the store. She was taken to the hospital. A building inspector was called in to...
500+ in Tolono lose power Wednesday morning
TOLONO, Ill. (WCIA) — Hundreds of homes in Tolono were left without power Wednesday morning due to what Ameren described as an equipment malfunction. The outage started around 9:15 a.m. and it affected a total of 580 homes. As of 10:40 a.m., Ameren’s outage map indicates that the outage has largely been resolved, with only […]
Green Street: North of the Border
Aug. 14—is a name to know in Big Ten women's basketball circles. The four-star Class of 2025 forward, after all, has cut her college choices down to four. And all four hail from the Big Ten. The 6-foot-2 Fort Erie, Ontario, native announced on Instagram last Friday her finalist list had been narrowed to Illinois, Maryland, Michigan and Minnesota. The 17-year-old is among a number of ...
Boomerangs to have soft reopening Wednesday after brief closure
Aug. 13—URBANA — A local bar that closed this past weekend to "restructure" will have a soft reopening Wednesday night. Stuart Candlin, co-owner of Boomerangs Bar and Grill at 1309 E. Washington St., said the business is still "reorganizing" but is able to reopen sooner than originally expected — albeit with some caveats. "We will have a skeleton crew and limited menu, but we will be open!" he ...
Feedback wanted from Champaign-Urbana community in two surveys
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Two separate surveys are seeking feedback from Champaign-Urbana on community activities. Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation (CUSR) is looking to create a new inclusive play area at their center. The goal is to provide space and opportunities for everyone, so community input is an important step in the process. To add your two […]
Urbana Police Department to host Coffee with a Cop later this month
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana Police Department will be holding a Coffee with a Cop event later this month. The Coffee with a Cop is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the McDonald’s location at 1705 South Philo Road. Officials said the event is a great way to […]
Midwest Ghost Hunts: Kankakee College Hosts Paranormal Investigations in Watseka
Watseka, IL – Kankakee Community College is offering a unique opportunity for those intrigued by the paranormal. In collaboration with The Illinois Paranormalists (TIP), the college will host a two-part ghost hunting class starting on September 12. Participants will learn about ghost-hunting techniques, including the use of paranormal equipment, during the first session, which will be held at KCC’s main campus.
New South Beloit marijuana dispensary awarded Illinois ‘social equity’ loan
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WTVO) — A second cannabis dispensary, coming to South Beloit, will benefit from a $240,000 “social equity” forgivable loan from the State of Illinois. Cloud Haven Dispensary, at 1322 Gardner Street, owned by the Chicago-based Wah Group LLC, was one of 23 dispensaries receiving a portion of $5.5 million in loans through […]
Mulberry Grove Student Places In 2024 Cream Of The Crop Photography Contest
Nine photographers ages 8 to 18 won Bright Start college savings scholarships in the Cream of the Crop Photo Contest, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. “The students showed amazing creativity and talent with these photos,” Frerichs said. “The images beautifully capture the wonderful diversity of Illinois agriculture.”...
Pigskin Preview 2024: Sacred Heart Griffin Cyclones
Overall Record: 7-4 Assistant Coaches: Jim McMann, Tom Fiaush, Chad Anderson, Chris Flaggs, Doug Martin, Dan Schafer, Todd Chance, Chris Rouse, Barrett Kraft, Byron Deaner, Charlie Brown, Michael Horstman, Don Goff, Doug Ludolph, Taylor Kaufmann, Jim Fahey, JT McMann, Mark Stover, Matt Brenneisen, Matthew Goldasich, Jeremy Judd, Ajit Oza. Last...
2nd woman sentenced in straw purchase of gun used to kill Illinois officer and wound another
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — An Indianapolis woman has been sentenced to four years in prison after taking part in the straw purchase of a handgun that was used to kill one central Illinois police officer and wound another. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of Illinois says Ashantae Corruthers appeared at a sentencing hearing Tuesday. She pleaded guilty in June 2023 and admitted that she conspired with Regina Lewis and Darion Lafayette to buy the gun in 2020 for Lafayette, a convicted felon who could not legally buy a firearm. Lafayette fatally shot Officer Christopher Oberheim and wounded Officer Jeffrey Creel on May 19, 2021, after they responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. Lafayette was also fatally shot.
Misery loves company at Danville’s Red Mask
It is said that good things come to those who wait. Those of us in the audience for Red Mask Players’ production of Misery can attest to the veracity of this statement. For, about an hour into what would be a nearly three-hour performance, a minor miracle occurs. But...
Landmark Danville church adds solar panels
The oldest church in Danville has a new, modern technology to help power the building. First Presbyterian Church now has solar panels operating. About 360 Solar panels were installed on flat part of church roof from the church lounge/library all the way down to the end of the building at the end of the.
With Bresee Tower Demolition on Tap, Those Tied with Building Reminisce about its Past
DANVILLE — The Danville City Council’s Public Works Commitee is finally expected to act on an intergovernmental agreement this week to demolish Bresee Tower and the county’s courthouse annex building. Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. said Corp. Counsel Leon Parker was putting finishing touches on a cover...
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