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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,...
City of Decatur unveils new and improved website
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Decatur has a new and improved look for its website. City officials said the site is now cleaner, easier to navigate and more inviting. New features include: Officials added that there may be areas in need of improvements and the website team will continue to fine tune the […]
HarvestHub connects farmers with local food assistance programs
We have a lot to thank the minds at National Center for Supercomputing Applications for, as they’ve been on the forefront of technology and innovation for decades now. One recent trend I’ve noticed is their focus on apps, recently with their development game helping educate people on internet scams, and even more recently with this news about an app, HarvestHub.
The Blind Pig beer is now on tap at Hound’s Court
Downtown Champaign bar Hound’s Court, formerly The Blind Pig’s Neil Street bar, now has The Blind Pig beer on tap. At this time, there’s two beers from The Blind Pig brewery on tap: U of IPA and Blue Pils, but both Hound’s Court and Hound’s Pub will have more beers on tap from the Champaign brewery soon.
Champaign Police Department offers free child car seat safety inspections
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Champaign Police Department (CPD) emphasizes the importance of child car safety seat inspections in the protection of your child. Child safety seats are an important tool when it comes to protecting your child on the road in the event of a crash. However, if used and installed incorrectly, these seats present severe risks to your child and have major potential for failure. Because CPD is committed to child safety, they will be performing Car Seat Safety Inspections.
LISTEN: Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and YMCA on Byers & Co
July 30, 2024 – Rachel Moran of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, Danielle Diskey of the Decatur Family YMCA, and Dr. Christina Shields of Memory Keepers Chorus joined Byers & Co to talk about how the Do Something Great Awards spotlights organizations like the Memory Keepers Chorus and what makes them so special. Listen to the podcast now!
Toddler drowns in pond, Champaign coroner confirms
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Champaign County Coroner’s office (CCCO) has confirmed the death of a two-year-old Champaign resident on Monday in what his office is calling an “apparent drowning.”. Coroner Stephen E. Thuney said the child went missing from his mother around 3 p.m. He...
Labor Day tennis tournament date set
Sendhil Kumaran lines up a shot during a practice match at Atkins Tennis Center. Kumaran and partner Kai Wang won the Men's 35 and over doubles title at the 2023 Labor Day Tournament. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks CHAMPAIGN - The Champaign Park District will host the annual Labor Day Tournament from Sunday, September 1 through Monday, September 2. The entry deadline for the tournament is at 5 pm on Tuesday, August 27. Adult players can register online at Labor Day Tournament registration. Junior players should register at this link for junior division registration—entry fees...
Applications still open for archery deer hunting around Lake Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — 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 Program (IRAP)...
New, but nostalgic: Springfield arcade hopes updated look will help spark business
Classic pizza and arcade nostalgia await you at Chuck E. Cheese, along with a quarter of a million dollars in renovations. The new renovations at 2369 S. MacArthur Blvd. include a retro-style paint job around the building, digitized menu boards, an interactive dance floor and a new trampoline wall coming in September. ...
Illinois Now Has Cannabis Dispensary Located On Boat Dock
The newest cannabis dispensary in Illinois is located on a lake and offers dockside service. I'm going to step out on a limb to say I think this legal recreational marijuana thing has worked out okay for Illinois. Okay, I'm just kidding, it's frickin' huge. Millions and millions of dollars have been generated in just a handful of years.
Rev. Sharpton calls for Illinois police reform law in wake of Sonya Massey killing
CHICAGO — The Rev. Al Sharpton on Tuesday called for Illinois lawmakers to pass a law in Sonya Massey’s name that would prevent law enforcement officers with serious misconduct infractions from moving to new jurisdictions. “If you’re bad in one precinct, why would we think all of a sudden you had some kind of Damascus […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Multiple Counties
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 571 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHRISTIAN SHELBY IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS CLARK COLES CUMBERLAND IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS CLAY CRAWFORD EFFINGHAM JASPER LAWRENCE RICHLAND THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLESTON, EFFINGHAM, FLORA, GREENUP, LAWRENCEVILLE, MARSHALL, MATTOON, NEWTON, OLNEY, ROBINSON, SHELBYVILLE, AND TAYLORVILLE.
Recruitment challenges persist as police agencies seek qualified candidates
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — The shortage of police officers continues to be a problem nationwide. Some are now concerned that the recent shooting of Sonya Massey will make it harder to recruit new officers. We talked with two statewide agencies dedicated to the well-being of officers across the state....
Southwest Indiana and Southeast Illinois Brace for Severe Thunderstorms Until 4 PM
Evansville, IN – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Paducah, Kentucky, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for a small portion of southwest Indiana and southeast Illinois, effective until 4 PM CDT. The primary concern with this late morning and midday round of thunderstorms is damaging winds reaching up to 60 mph, with the potential for large hail up to quarter size.