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Decatur ADM complex evacuated after smoldering incident, explosion causes damage
DECATUR, Ill. (WICS) — July 29 at approximately 6:30 a.m., ADM began investigating a potential smoldering event at an elevator within ADM's processing complex in Decatur. The surrounding operations were shut down and evacuated, and the Decatur Fire Department was contacted and arrived on site per emergency protocols. At...
Bobby Pierce earns elusive Prairie Dirt Classic victory
The following is a press release from the World Racing Group and the World of Outlaws CASE Late Model Series:. The years of questioning Bobby Pierce’s ability to win the Prairie Dirt Classic were laid to rest on Saturday night at Fairbury Speedway. With a miraculous performance from the...
ICC job fair offers solar energy opportunities
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Minority Business Development Center hosted a Solar Energy Job Fair at Illinois Central College in Peoria on Monday. The event provides opportunities to seek employment in the fast-growing solar energy job market. Attendees learned about the opportunities available, and certain grants that can be provided.
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...
Illinois Cheerleader Selected for Elite Dallas Cowboys Squad
If you've watched the new Netflix docuseries about the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders then you know how tough it is to make the elite team. The new squad has been announced for their upcoming season, and a local cheerleader/dancer has made the team. A Jacksonville, Illinois cheerleader, and dancer Ava Lahey...
Meet Copper – Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Our Dog of the Week has a truly sad story. We are looking for adopters for him who will really love him and give him a wonderful life and home. Copper originally came to Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center in early...
Abraham Lincoln, in photos: Exhibit features over 1K images of, about 16th president
More than 1,000 photographic images of, and related to, Abraham Lincoln are ready for viewing in a new exhibit from Springfield’s Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) — you don’t even have to travel to Springfield to see it.
NAACP East St. Louis marches in honor of Sonya Massey, 1917 Silent Protest parade
Tri-state students receive free backpacks in "School Rocks" giveaway
QUINCY, Ill. (KHQA) — Round Room LLC, a Verizon authorized retailer, gave away free backpacks at its 12th annual "School Rocks" backpack giveaway event on Sunday, July 28th. Verizon stores in Quincy, Macomb and Jacksonville all took part. This was the 2nd year the Verizon in Quincy partook in...
Illinois abortion clinics brace for another surge after Iowa abortion law takes effect
Demand for abortions in Illinois continues to surge. According to the latest available data from the Illinois Department of Public Health, between 2015 and 2022, there are five times as many people traveling from out of state to Illinois for abortion care. On Monday, Iowa's strict abortion ban went into...
Illinois Woman Wins $1 Million In Lottery, Immediately Pays It Forward
This is the kind of person that should win the lottery. Some people really have the gift of being authentically selfless and enjoy helping other people. That seems to be the case for a woman from Aurora. According to the Illinois Lottery, Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora won $1 million...
A Bright Future with D&D Electric
Imagine if the sun sent you a monthly bill for all the sunlight you use. Thankfully, it does not, and that’s where solar energy comes in! Harnessing the power of the sun is like having an endless supply of free pizza delivered to your door – minus the calories and with a LOT more environmental benefits.
Illinois Residents, People May Sneak Onto Your Porch August 8th
I'm not trying to alarm you. Instead, I'm trying to pass along some information that should keep you from calling the police or reaching for a firearm in a little over a week's time. Then again, your own personal feelings may be different about the people who will, more than...
Photos Show a Bear is Now Touring Southern Illinois Golf Courses
If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses. I saw CBS in Chicago share this interesting story about a...
2nd Year in a Row This Illinois County Has Highest Tax Rates
Taxes stink, but we have to pay them no matter what. Illinois is the worst with taxes as one of the states with the highest taxes in the nation, but for the second year in a row, one country tops all others as being the highest. Highest Tax County in...
John Deere Reportedly Lays Off 489 Workers – Most in Illinois
What a terrible way to start the week if you're a worker for John Deere in Illinois and especially the Quad Cities region. A report today says that 489 workers have been laid off in both Iowa and Illinois with a vast majority being in the Land of Lincoln. I...