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Brian Varble of Gillespie, IL
Brian Varble of Gillespie, IL joined the Real Rock Army today … brought to you by Sievers Equipment and Sievers JCB!. Brian likes that the music KSHE plays is unmatched and the fact that KSHE is a household name everywhere. He says everyone has heard about this station all over the damn world.
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming. Let me be clear that I'm not business expert and I have no...
Russian Billionaire Suddenly Abandoned This Illinois Mansion?
It sounds like something you'd see in a spy thriller, but it's a real life Illinois thing. Neighbors have wondered out loud why a Russian billionaire just suddenly abandoned an exotic Illinois mansion and left the country. The mystery begins with an investigation of this out of the way Illinois...
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
Storm chances continue over the area through Friday
We will continue to have storm chances through Friday. Today’s forecast says we have a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, but otherwise mostly sunny skies with a high of 87. Then, a chance of showers and storms for tonight with a low of 67. The National Weather...
Five Rotary Clubs in Springfield area announce new presidents
Rotary members work globally to improve lives by promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water and sanitation, supporting education and mothers and children, growing local economies, and protecting the environment. The group’s top priority is the global eradication of polio. Rotary launched its polio immunization program, PolioPlus, in 1985, and...
Round Room's $3M backpack giveaway aims to ease back-to-school costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Round Room (a Verizon authorized retailer) is giving away $3M worth of FREE backpacks at its 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event on Sunday, July 28. Round Room hopes to alleviate some of the financial burden associated with back-to-school season. Select stores...
Alton woman injured in Friday crash
A wreck that closed a portion of Fosterburg Road Friday morning sent one woman to the hospital with undisclosed injuries and resulted in a number of tickets. The Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department says 49-year-old Robin Whitford of Alton was driving a 1998 Mitsubishi when she left the road at around 7:20am, driving through a ditch and crashing into a tree.
Starbucks throws its weight behind 6 new community solar farms
Starbucks has partnered with Nexamp, the largest community solar provider in the US, to anchor six new community solar farms in Illinois. Everyone benefits: The coffee giant has committed to purchasing renewable electricity in the long term, which will, in turn, anchor more than 40 megawatts (MW) of community solar in Illinois.
‘All they want is accessible clean water’: Customers express concerns over IL American Water rate hike at final forum
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois American Water is pushing for a $152 million dollar rate hike. Tuesday night, dozens of people gathered at a public forum in Champaign to voice their concerns. Customers would see their monthly water bills rise a little more than $29 dollars starting next year. For some people who showed up […]
Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois Brace for Storms: Hail, Damaging Winds Expected Through 8 PM
Davenport, IA – Residents of Iowa and Illinois are advised to prepare for severe weather today, with storms expected to bring hail and winds exceeding 60 mph through 8 PM. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Marginal Risk warning, indicating occasional rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.
Mannheim Steamroller coming to Springfield
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Mannheim Steamroller is bringing their 2024 Christmas tour to the UIS Performing Arts Center on December 21. Founded by Grammy Award winner Chip Davis, the group is celebrating over 35 years of touring with the annual Christmas show. “I remember when I came...
Free colon cancer test kits available at drive-thru event
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WICS) — Free colorectal at-home screening tests will be distributed at a drive-thru event at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. The kits will be distributed from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Aug. 8, in the circle drive at the nonprofit hospital’s main entrance at 1600 W. Walnut St.
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
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