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Bear Spotted Galloping Thru Carbondale, Illinois Farm Field
Do you doubt that there are more bears in Missouri and Illinois than ever before? Here's more video proof as a black bear was spotted galloping through a field near Carbondale, Illinois recently. I just came across this YouTube short shared by Scott McCree just a few days ago. Since...
Route 66 business adding larger-than-life attraction in Springfield
A Route 66 mainstay in the Springfield area just got a larger than-life-addition. Say hello to Big Ron. He’s three stories tall, surrounded by old-fashioned gas pumps and is the latest art installment at Motorheads Bar and Grill, Museum and Entertainment Complex at 600 Toronto Road. Sporting a blue Motorheads hat, the spectacle...
Humane Society of Southern Illinois announces it is closing
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - The Humane Society of Southern Illinois announced the shelter is closing after nearly 70 years of service. The announcement was made on Tuesday, July 30. In a news release, the shelter said there are several reasons leading to their closure, such as evolving community needs, operational...
A Familiar Face Returns To Taylorville As New Superintendent
Meet Brandi Bruley, the new Superintendent of Taylorville School District. Superintendent Bruley comes to Taylorville School District after 15 years as Principal of North Elementary School, serving as Director of Curriculum for the Illinois State Board of Education, and previously worked as Superintendent at Waverly Community Schools. Bruley says she...
Husband of Springfield Mayor Buscher hospitalized following surgery, cancer diagnosis
Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher's husband, Mike, has cancer it was announced at Tuesday's committee of the whole. Buscher, who was absent from the meeting, issued a statement read by Fire Chief Ed Canny. The mayor said her husband had surgery, but has had "a major complication from his surgery," the statement read. ...
Maryland Women's Soccer Announces Game on Big Ten Network
COLLEGE PARK, MD -- The Big Ten announced its women's soccer television schedule for the 2024 season in a release on Tuesday. The Maryland women's soccer program will play one of its regular season games on the Big Ten Network when the Terps head to Champaign, Illinois to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sept. 29 at 3 PM.
Man Charged With Public Indecency, Assaulting EMS Worker
GLEN CARBON - A man from Athens, Ill. faces multiple charges after assaulting an EMS worker and more during an incident of public indecency on Old Troy Road in Glen Carbon. Daniel G. Adams Jr., 43, of Athens, Ill., was charged with aggravated assault of an EMS worker (a Class 4 felony), public indecency (a Class A misdemeanor), obstructing a peace officer (a Class A misdemeanor) and being a pedestrian under influence of alcohol or drugs (a petty offense).
Applications still open for archery deer hunting around Lake Springfield
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — The City of Springfield’s City Water, Light and Power (CWLP) and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) are partnering again this year to allow archery deer hunting on specific properties around Lake Springfield from October through December. IDNR’s Illinois Recreational Access...
Illinois FOP: Justice has been moving swiftly in Sonya Massey case
Chris Southwood, Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge President, joins John Williams to talk about how his organization had nothing to do with the grievance filed by the Illinois FOP Labor Council in the shooting of Sonya Massey. Chris also discusses the vetting process when hiring police officers, how the SAFE-T Act made things […]
How to stay cool in this week’s extreme heat
Parts of north central Illinois, northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana are under a hazardous weather outlook, with thunderstorms, flooding and excessive heat possible, according to the National Weather Service. Local heat indices may exceed 100 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Brett Borchardt, a senior meteorologist...
‘This dog will not hunt’; Feds say Supreme Court ruling has no impact on Madigan bribery allegations
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent interpretation of a key anti-corruption law does not dismantle the sprawling racketeering case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, which should proceed to trial in October as scheduled, prosecutors argued in a court filing Monday. “This dog will not hunt,” prosecutors wrote about arguments by Madigan’s attorneys that the high court’s decision ...
25 Illinois Red Lobsters May Have Just Been Saved from Bankruptcy
The report of Red Lobster's demise may have been a bit premature after all. It appears that 25 Illinois locations may have just been saved from bankruptcy thanks to a sale in the 11th hour. According to Scrape Hero and Red Lobster's official site, there are currently 25 restaurants in...
Decatur Airport celebrates Park Districts 100 year anniversary with Wings and Wheels show
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)- The Decatur Airport is joining the Park District's 100 year anniversary celebration with a two-day Wings and Wheels show. Wings and Wheels is a two-day event showcasing cars and planes, and will also be featuring a special drone and firework show. There will also be plenty of food and drink vendors. The event will be at the Decatur Airport August 3 & 4. from 2 p.m. - dusk both days.
Illini DB Miles Scott not satisfied with solid first season as starter: 'I feel like I could be way better'
CHAMPAIGN — Miles Scott recently watched some film from last year's training camp practices and came away with a harsh self-assessment. "I just thought I was horrible," Scott said. But Scott had to start somewhere. And, remember, last fall was his first training camp playing defensive back in college,...