Warrensburg
LATEST NEWS
Saints Start Season With A Draw Against Rochester Christian
JOLIET, Ill. --- Newcomer Mia Perri kick-started the University of St. Francis women's soccer season with a goal just under 11 minutes into the campaign, but the Fighting Saints yielded the equalizer with just over five minutes left to play in the first period in settling for a 1-1 tie with Rochester Christian University (Mich.) on Friday night at Joliet Memorial Stadium. Lightning forced the contest to be halted 1-minute, 21-seconds short of its full 90 minutes.
Ole Miss men's hoops to face reigning Big Ten champs in preseason charity exhibition
Sources tell Inside the Rebels that the Ole Miss men's basketball program will host reigning Big Ten Champion Illinois Fighting Illini in a preseason charity exhibition matchup inside the SJB Pavilion. Although the matchup will not count in the official record books, the Rebels will waste no time getting a...
Fin-tastic fun: Dive into fishing and more at the Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Visitors to the Illinois State Fair can discover a range of new and time-honored fish and fishing-related activities and exhibits at Conservation World on the last weekend of the fair, which concludes on August 18. Conservation World is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7...
Springfield-area ice cream shop's special sweet treat wins award at Illinois State Fair
For a state fair debut, a local ice cream shop is taking home gold to Chatham. Well, the Golden Abe award, that’s for sure. Chatham’s own Scoop Du Jour is the winner of the 2024 Golden Abe Fantastic Fair Food Contest, a hotly contested race every year at the Illinois State Fair.
Rockford Christian cancels football season
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Christian High School confirmed Thursday evening its 2024 varsity football season is canceled. The Royal Lions couldn’t put together a roster for the season due to low numbers. Schools meant to play the Royal Lions now have a gap in their schedule to fill.
Crimestoppers seeks tips on hit-and-run at Taylorville's communication hub
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WICS) — This week Crimestoppers is seeking information about criminal damage that occurred in Taylorville. Sometime between Sunday, August 11 and Monday, August 12, an unknown vehicle struck and damaged the Consolidated Communication building, located at 216 North Webster Street. The unknown vehicle left the roadway, jumped...
Illinois quick hits: Cucumber recall issued; sinkhole impacted Alton park to reopen
Cucumber recall issued Cucumbers in Illinois and 30 other states are being recalled after hundreds of people have reported illnesses linked to salmonella. The CDC identified that 449 people were ill after eating salmonella-laden cucumbers and 125 people were hospitalized. No one has died from illnesses linked to the cucumbers. One of the sources was...
D90 debuts new playground at Lincoln Elementary
River Forest School District 90 debuted a new playground at Lincoln Elementary in time for the start of the new school year. The playground was installed earlier in August off of Park Avenue and Lake Street. Wanting to put PTO funds to good use, Becky Williams, who was president of...
Two Arrested in Parking Lot of Springfield Clinic on Gun Charges
Two people were arrested yesterday after police say they brought loaded firearms into a business’ parking lot. Jacksonville Police were requested to the parking lot of Springfield Clinic in the first block of Founders Lane at 4:25 yesterday afternoon. The complainant told police that two subjects were waiting outside of the healthcare facility wanting to fight with them.
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Alternating Currents Electrifying The Quad-Cities With Events In Illinois And Iowa
Alternating Currents is recharged and ready to electrify local music fans Aug. 16-20 with over 100 acts across 30 venues throughout the Quad-Cities. Featuring an eclectic and vibrant mix of music, comedy, film and visual arts strewn across two states and multiple locations, it’s a one-of-a-kind fest that allows people to put together a diverse menu of awesome entertainment, and the majority of the shows are free.
Pioneer Hi-Bred, Corteva settle suit with farmworkers allegedly sprayed with pesticides
A group of migrant agricultural workers who say they were sprayed with pesticides while working in a central Illinois cornfield in 2019 reached a confidential settlement late last month with Corteva and its Johnston-based subsidiary, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, ending a three-year lawsuit with the seed giants. The case against the companies that...
Hundreds of Big Lots stores set to close, including several in Illinois and Indiana
Discount retailer Big Lots is set to close over 300 stores nationwide as the company grapples with continued financial issues that have clouded the once-thriving chain's future. A filing with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission from late last month noted that the retailer could close up to 315 stores...
New Leaf Illinois’ Mission to Expunge Cannabis Records, Helping Thousands
Active in community events like the Bud Billiken Parade, New Leaf Illinois aims to provide a fresh start for those affected by past convictions (Photo Credit: Ethan Davis). On July 10, during National Hemp Month, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office announced that the Illinois cannabis industry had achieved $1 billion in retail sales.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.