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Lycan Farm Takes Another Step Forward Following Tornado Damage
(Undated) – The Justin Lycan Farm took another step toward recovery from the March 2023 tornado yesterday. According to United Way of Crawford County Community Resource Representative, Barb Shimer, volunteers from the community as well as players and coaches from the LTC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Team and the LTC Baseball Team helped with clean up during yesterday’s “Community Day of Caring Event.” Shimer says they also received help and donations from Gina Mills who provided ice water, Mike Shimer, Ace Hardware, and Niehaus who provided gloves and safety glasses. She also extended a big thanks to Lincoln Trail College for providing lunch. The “Community Day of Caring” was organized by the United Way of Crawford County.
Village of Oblong Announces a Couple of Important Dates
(Oblong) – The Village of Oblong is reminding the public about a couple of important dates next week. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, the Oblong Food Pantry will be distributing free food boxes on Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Central United Methodist Church at 112 N. Range Street in Oblong. She is also reminding the public that the Red Cross will be at the Oblong Municipal Building on Tuesday for a blood drive from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Blood supplies are at a dangerously low level and all eligible donors are asked to donate. Learn more and schedule your appointment at redcrossblood.org.
Illinois fugitive arrested in connection with 2 stabbings in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - A man wanted in connection with two stabbing incidents in Ashland, including one from Wednesday, has been arrested, the Ashland Police Department said Thursday. Police say William Simmons, who’s in his early 30s, was a fugitive from justice from Illinois. He hade been sighted a few...
Crump vows to continue the fight for Sonya Massey
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Noted civil rights attorney, Benjamin Crump, was the featured speaker at a meeting held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Wednesday evening. About 150 people, many clad in purple, were in attendance. At times the meeting took on the appearance of an old-time...
A Second Round of Potent Storms Possible
More storms are targeting central Illinois. A low-pressure system is marching across the region, and it already brought one round of hefty showers and storms on Thursday morning. Springfield got drenched with over 3/4" of rain, and Decatur picked up nearly an inch. Now central Illinois is in the warm...
EIU trying to build off 2023 momentum
Aug. 15—CHAMPAIGN — Eastern Illinois has some big games on its future football schedules. None bigger, of course, than next year's trip to Alabama. Playing the Crimson Tide — or any FBS program — helps pay the bills for FCS teams. It's why EIU will also play at Minnesota in 2026, at Illinois in 2027 and at Kentucky in 2028. Guarantee games are a way of life at that level. The Panthers have two ...
Wet puppy food needed at Vermilion Co. Animal Shelter
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion County Animal Shelter in Danville is in need of more wet food for their puppies. Shelter staff said donors can drop off food products at their building, located at 14775 Catlin Tilton Road, during their usual hours. After hours, food and other donations can be placed in the black […]
Richey | Advantage, Illini ... for now
Aug. 14—The Braggin' Rights balance of power in men's basketball has shifted violently in the last three years. Illinois still holds the all-time series lead with 34 wins to Missouri's 20. The Illini are also the more accomplished basketball program, historically, with more than three times as many consensus First Team All-Americans and five Final Four appearances to the Tigers' zero. But all ...
Winning Lotto ticket sold in Homewood
An Illinois Lottery player in the South Suburbs won a Lotto Million 1 drawing – becoming a millionaire overnight. The $1 million-winning Lotto ticket was purchased for the Monday drawing of Lotto Million 1. The ticket was purchased at South Gate Mini Mart, 18747 Dixie Highway, Homewood. The winner...
Illinois State Fair Sees Record-Breaking Crowd for Hip-Hop Icon
A Hip-Hop Icon electrified the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday night setting an all-time attendance record. Rapper Lil' Wayne performed for an impressive 15,427 fans which surpassed the previous record of 15,329 set by Jason Aldean in 2011. The rapper's performance not only captivated the crowd but also highlighted the fair's growing appeal.
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
Gamestop Quietly Closed Illinois & Missouri Locations Recently
There was big chatter a few years ago about how Gamestop was planning to close hundreds of stores, but then that discussion stopped being a news item. However, I've learned that the company has rather quietly closed several Illinois and Missouri locations recently with little fanfare. I got curious about...
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