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Illini who are competing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Five former Illini athletes, one current Illini athlete and one current Illini assistant coach will compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Four will represent the United States, including two in volleyball, while two former Illini men's golfers will represent Belgium and a current Illini track athlete will compete for Ghana.
Mercy Health Foundation Perry Golf Classic results released
Results from the 31st Annual Mercy Health Foundation Perry Golf Classic have been released. Champion Flight (AM) First Place – Painting Solutions. Champion Flight (PM) First Place – Cape Girardeau ServPro. Champion Flight (AM) Second Place – Mercy Hospital Jefferson. Champion Flight (PM) Second Place – Enterprise...
Local filmmakers bring Central Illinois to movie screens
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois is working towards its Hollywood moment. One Danville filmmaker is ready to share his movie that features local actors and locations. He said they created this film independently and the mission was to keep it within the community. Chris Hightower is the co-producer and lead actor of the movie […]
Illinois quick hits: McClain wants to sever from case; Cameo settles; site prep grants announced
McClain wants to sever from case with Madigan A defendant in the upcoming federal prosecution of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants his own trial separate from Madigan. Defendant Michael McClain, a former state lawmaker and ComEd lobbyist known for his close association with Madigan, has filed a request to sever his trial from Madigan's because Madigan's defense team plans to blame McClain for any wrongdoing. ...
Williams has been a "hit" with the Catfish this summer
As the Cape Catfish summer has turned decidedly in the right direction over the past few weeks, there have been several factors that the Catfish coaching staff can point to as to why that has occurred. “It has been the attitude that they have been bringing to the ballpark,” first-year...
1 Illinois Resident Is Dead From Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak
We're no strangers to seeing food recall alerts. In any given year, you'll see food recalls due to things like salmonella, E. coli, listeria, foreign matter, metal shavings, plastic pieces, etc. The thing that makes this deadly outbreak of listeria different is that at this point, authorities really don't know...
Cape Catfish sweep Springfield to expand 1st place lead
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Cape Catfish swept a doubleheader Wednesday night at Capaha Field to build on their 1st place lead in the Prospect League. The Catfish have now won six straight games and improved to 12-9 in the 2nd half of the season. 2nd place O’Fallon is...
OPRF switches gears after Illinois requires ACT exam for graduation
With an official switch back to the ACT exam, Oak Park and River Forest High School District 209 will be looking to bring in services to help students prepare for the college readiness assessment. “We have outside agencies that will come in and provide ACT support or test prep, just...
Jackson's Gilbert improves game, earns second Semoball Award
For the second year in a row, Jackson’s Alana Gilbert was named Girls Golf Athlete of the Year at the 2024 Semoball Awards on Friday, July 12, at LaCroix Church in Cape Girardeau. Gilbert won the 2023 award after an 18th-place finish at the state tournament, leading the Indians...
Saxony's Eggemeyer wins inaugural boys VB Semoball Award
With boys volleyball becoming an MSHSAA-sanctioned sport in 2024, the Semoball Awards named a Boys Volleyball Athlete of the Year for the first time. The inaugural award was won by Saxony Lutheran senior, Luke Eggemeyer who accepted the award at the 11th annual Semoball Awards on Friday, July 12, at LaCroix Church in Cape Girardeau.
Grace Coffee and Café to celebrate first anniversary with block party
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Grace Coffee and Café will mark one full year in business with a block party for the community. This Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the community is welcome to come to the parking lot of the shop, located at 1865 Broadway in Cape Girardeau. Organizers say a wedding tent will be set up to offer partygoers some shade.
Gun Violence Task Force members speak out about their mission
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Cape Girardeau Gun Violence Task Force met for the first time on Tuesday, and they say community involvement is needed to see results. “We’ve got to focus in on narrowing down what exactly should the city be doing,” said Adrian Taylor Jr., Senior Pastor at Lighthouse United Church.
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