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LISTEN: Millikin’s Dr. Erika Cornelius Smith and Matthew Flaten on Byers & Co
July 31, 2024 – Dr. Erika Cornelius Smith and Matthew Flaten of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about her new role as Director of Alumni Engagement and upcoming events on campus. Listen to the podcast now!
Illinois football once again snubbed from a preseason award watchlist
Heading into what should be a pretty good 2024 campaign, the Illinois football team doesn’t have a lot of backers. Let me rephrase that, the Illini fans are backing the program, but outside of the Illinois bubble, there aren’t a lot of people who think we have quality talent.
Lake Decatur to host 2024 Fall Frenzy High School Bass Fishing Tournament in October
July 31, 2024 – The City of Decatur, Maroa-Forsyth High School Bass Fishing Team, Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau of Illinois, and Village of Forsyth are sponsoring the second annual 2024 Fall Frenzy High School Bass Fishing Tournament on Lake Decatur. The event will be a 2-day tournament...
New pool still in city’s plans as false rumors dispelled
GIBSON CITY — A group of 23 citizens gathered at Monday night’s Gibson City Council committee meeting to hear the status of a long-promised new municipal swimming pool. Attendees were mostly parents but included some senior citizens who use the existing pool at Gibson City’s North Park for water aerobics.
Chicago abortion providers brace for new clients seeking care after Iowa ban takes effect
Abortion providers in Chicago and Illinois are expecting a surge of out-of-state patients after Iowa’s six-week abortion ban went into effect Monday. The state became the fourth in the U.S. to enact a ban on abortions after six weeks, which is before most people know they’re pregnant. The Iowa Supreme Court upheld the ban, which was passed last year by the Republican-controlled statehouse.
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.
Kentucky Storm Alert: Severe Thunderstorms with 70 MPH Winds Forecasted by Evening
Indianapolis, IN – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky until 8 PM EDT today. Residents are advised to prepare for potentially dangerous weather conditions, including isolated hail up to quarter size, scattered wind gusts up to 70 mph, and frequent lightning.
EHD Outbreaks Could Again Affect Deer Populations in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
I have been deer hunting for many years. I've seen cases of tuberculosis and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), but I have never heard of the disease that is currently the topic of an Iowa DNR press release, as most associated deer fatalities occur from July to September. Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease...
WHOW, WEZC Receive Statewide Public Relations Award From American Legion
WHOW and WEZC Radio were the recipients of the "Public Relations Recognition Award" presented at the American Legion Department Convention in Springfield on July 13th. Illinois State American Legion Adjutant and Clinton American Legion Finance Officer Josh Thielen nominated the stations for the award, and presented it today. Thielen told...
July 15th Storms Set New Record For Most Tornadoes in One Day
We all knew as it was happening that the storms on July 15th were not your typical, everyday storm system. The derecho brought not one, not two, but THIRTY ONE tornadoes in the NWS Chicago office’s coverage area, which is a new record. The previous record was 22 set during similar derecho events on June 30, 2014 and March 31st, 2023!
Illinois police union withdraws grievance in Massey case
Ben Crump, an attorney representing Sonya Massey’s family has responded after a union filed a grievance on behalf of the former deputy who shot her and then withdrew it. A news conference was held at a church on Chicago’s West Side.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Aug. 01 – Aug. 04
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. The Sound of Music at The Virginia Theatre in Champaign. Time: 7 p.m. Location: The Virginia Theatre, Champaign.
Illini Football 2024: revamped defense poised for a breakout season
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The University of Illinois football team returned to training camp this week, and the co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach was on hand to talk about new and returning players. Coach Terrance Jamison discussed how they holistically look at training this year’s defensive players. “I am with them on and off the field, to make sure they have the mental and physical aspects of the game. Physically, how they train and develop our skill set – the fundamentals,” said Jamison. “We tailor that for each of our players, and their personal skill set. We want smart ball players. We teach them things. We expose them to things. We practice specific game situations.”
Green Street: Recruiting in Alaska
Jul. 31—received her offer from Illinois just over a year ago. And the Illini landed in the top eight for the 6-foot-5 center with Iowa, Nebraska, Duke, Indiana, Gonzaga, Washington and North Carolina joining Illinois among the finalists to add the four-star recruit ranked No. 63 overall by ESPN's HoopGurlz in the Class of 2025. The past 12 months have seen Hays' recruitment blow up with the ...