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New Illinois law seeks to protect minors from ‘vlogging,’ influencer parents
(The Center Square) – Illinois is now home to a first of its kind law that opens the door for children to be entitled to compensation for appearing in their parents or guardians social media content. The law went into effect earlier this month with a goal of protecting children from “vlogging,” or the production of video blogs created for the purpose of generating income. As part of its reach, the groundbreaking legislation introduced by state Sen. David Koehler, D-Peoria, also requires parents to establish...
Unfortunately, mental health crisis hotline services found ineffective nationally
by Terri DeeIllinois News Connection CHICAGO - Addressing mental illness in America is a source of continued debate and a new report outlined areas in need of change. The study detailed the role of response teams in a mental health episode. Andy Wade, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Illinois, sees a need to strengthen the disconnection between the 988 system and the services and facilities supporting post-crisis recovery services. "The progress has been positive but we need more," Wade asserted. "The crisis system isn't just the phone call. It's also about having a safe and appropriate mental health response, even...
Canadian sentenced in Central IL for international fraud scheme
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A man from Canada has been sentenced to more than four years in a U.S. federal prison for participating in an international fraud scheme. Prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of Illinois said Sebastian Cheleman, 38, was sentenced on Thursday for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, which […]
Illinois Dairy Queen Locations Passing Out Dilly Bars for National Ice Cream Day
Ice cream is always a good idea, but free ice cream is a better idea. You can score some free frozen treats on National Ice Cream Day from Dairy Queen. As a Midwesterner I appreciate all four seasons of the year, in fact the one year of my life that I lived in L.A. and didn't have seasons was one of my least favorites! We need the seasons so we know when to double our ice cream intake.
Yuengling weighs in on rumors that popular beer brand is coming to Illinois
An online rumor has local beer drinkers buzzing that popular east coast brand Yuengling could be coming to Illinois soon. Yuengling is aware of the speculation, but a representative for the brand wouldn’t confirm the rumors– or even if the company plans to expand at all. “Yuengling has...
Two-year long emu chase across Central Illinois comes to an end
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – A two-year long chase came to an exciting conclusion yesterday when capturers Matt and Brittany Goodner put an end to the elusive “Lady Emu’s” escape across Central Illinois. It was a normal night in late July when 11 emus broke out...
Gov. Pritzker talks workforce development at SWIC campus
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker visited the Southwestern Illinois College campus to sign an executive order to improve workforce development programs, and announced a 20-million-dollar investment to create a center for those getting their associate degree at the Advanced Manufacturing Academy.
Lake Sara brings Effingham community together with leisure
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Lake Sara is bringing the Effingham community together for boating, swimming and everything in between. Boating, check. swimming, check. Pickleball, also check. They have it all in Our Town Effingham. “Anything you want to do you can take advantage of at Lake Sara Beach Park!” Christo Schultz said. It hasn’t always […]
27 Illinois residents infected with dengue fever, CDC says
(WTVO) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 27 residents of Illinois have been infected with dengue fever as high levels of cases are spreading across the United States. The CDC said 17 of the reported Illinois cases are in Cook County. More than 9.7 million cases of the disease have been reported […]
Macon County State’s Attorney shares update on Karyn Hearn-Slover murder trial
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A judge held a status hearing Thursday in the murder trial of Karyn Hearn-Slover. In 2002, Michael Slover Jr. and his parents, Michael Slover Sr. and Jeanette Slover, were found guilty of murdering Slover Jr.’s ex-wife, Karyn Slover in 1996. The Illinois Innocence Project claimed in February the Slovers were innoncent […]
Coroner identifies Decatur man allegedly killed by 14-year-old
DECATUR, Ill. (WICS) — The Macon County Coroner has identified the man who was allegedly killed by a 14-year-old in Decatur. Officials say John O. Staley, 63, of Decatur was pronounced dead in the 1300 block of of N. Monroe Street. The coroner says the cause of death is...
Community extends support to families after fatal Shelby Co. crash
SHELBY COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — After three teenage girls died in a UTV crash in Shelby County earlier this week, the community is coming together to offer support and donations. The accident happened Wednesday night when the three girls driving in a UTV collided with a grain hauler. They’ve been identified as Edie Wittenberg from […]
Danville’s Mosaic City Church Announces Feed the Community Day on Sunday, July 14th; at Danville Family YMCA
Mark your calendars for the second Sunday in July, the 14th. That’s the day the Mosaic City Church will be having a special “Feed the Community Day. Joining us for a moment at Wednesday’s Juneteenth celebration at Temple Plaza; Pastor LeStan Hoskins told us this will be a chance to have breakfast together, have lunch together, and spend the day together. It will all be happening at the Mosaic City Church’s place of worship, the Danville Family YMCA.
Severin: Dolly Parton Imagination Library Serves Southern Illinois, Attends Inaugural Event at Cafe Bloom in Benton
BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) has served as the Illinois House Republican leader of the Literacy Improves Future Endeavors (LIFE) working group during the 103rd General Assembly. On Wednesday, Rep. Severin met with local school students and literacy leaders to celebrate a legislative victory that welcomes the Dolly Party Imagination Library to Southern Illinois.
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