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Tenth Annual American Legion State Golf Tournament will be held in Danville on August 3rd & 4th
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU RELEASE. The 10th annual American Legion State Golf Tournament will be held in Danville on August 3rd & 4th (2024) at Harrison Park Golf Course and Turtle Run Golf Club. Opening ceremonies will begin at 8 AM Saturday, Aug 3...
UPDATE: Wife of Pour Bros. manager speaks out after judge’s verdict
URBANA, Ill (WCIA) — The man accused of killing a Champaign bar manager outside his workplace has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. Fidele Tshimanga was tried from the bench on Friday by Judge Matthew Lee on charges that included first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, burglary and armed robbery. In a […]
Pistol Shrimp Announce Monday Road Game to Shift to a Two-Fer Tuesday
There's been a slight adjustment to the Pistol Shrimp game schedule for next week. Monday's road game at Danville has been shifted to Tuesday, creating a doubleheader that day. The Pistol Shrimp are off Sunday and Monday as they prepare for the two-game Tuesday. In cases of scheduled double-headers, the games will each be just seven innings long.
Chicago shooting: Postal worker shot to death in front of West Pullman home ID'd, officials say
A postal worker was shot to death while on the job in front of a South Side home on Friday, officials said.Chicago police said the shooting happened in the West Pullman neighborhood's 12100-block of South Harvard Avenue just before 11:40 a.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchNeighbors who did not want to appear camera told ABC7 they saw a car driving toward the victim's USPS truck before hearing at least 10 shots in broad daylight.Police said the offender, identified only as male, approached a 48-year-old woman, took out a gun and fired shots. She suffered multiple gunshot...
Car totaled after sinking into Lake Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — No one was hurt on Thursday after a car went into Lake Springfield. The Springfield Fire Department posted pictures and details of the water rescue on their Facebook page Friday. The car went into the water at a local boat ramp and became submerged. No one was hurt, but the car […]
Seiya Suzuki’s interpreter gets fired by Cubs
Ippei Mizuhara isn’t the only interpreter getting shown the door this season. Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reported Thursday that the Chicago Cubs have dismissed Toy Matsushita, who had served as the interpreter for outfielder Seiya Suzuki over the last two-and-a-half seasons. While no specific reason was given for the firing, Mooney says that it... The post Seiya Suzuki’s interpreter gets fired by Cubs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Harness Racing Takes Center Stage at Illinois State Fair's Horse Racing Day in Springfield
The Illinois State Fair Grandstand is rolling out the red carpet for harness racing to usher in this year's County Fairs and Horse Racing Day, with the starting gates set to open on Thursday, August 8. A statement on an Illinois government website touts the event as not just any trot around the track; the fair's dirt course is pegging itself as one of the globe's quickest, a one-mile speedway welcoming horses conceived or born within Illinois borders. If that's not enough to whet your whistle for equine endeavors, the IDOA Director Jerry Costello II amps it up with a proud proclamation, "We are proud to showcase harness racing at the Illinois State Fair," and a warm invitation for first-timers to witness "these exciting event."
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
After Years of Controversy, Illinois Pauses CO2 Pipeline Construction, For Now
New safety requirements for carbon dioxide pipelines as well as a temporary ban on their construction are now in effect after Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed a bill that passed the General Assembly earlier this year. The law issues new regulations for carbon capture and sequestration, a technology used...
Grassroots campaign begins on an Illinois utility’s gas pipe replacement program
(The Center Square) – A coalition of consumer and environmental organizations have announced a grassroots campaign to raise awareness of the Illinois Commerce Commission investigation into an Illinois Utility’s pipe replacement program. The campaign follows a $300 million rate hike that Peoples Gas won last year, which was the largest in state history. The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of old, deteriorating natural gas pipes. ...
High School Racing Association Getting Young Drivers On Track
Many high school students dream of representing their schools under the lights on athletic fields across the country. In Wisconsin and Illinois, students can also represent their schools under the lights of their local short track. The High School Racing Association (HSRA) formed in 2020, racing at La Crosse Speedway...
Illinois quick hits: Worldwide outage grounds flights; 22 tornadoes confirmed in Illinois
Worldwide outage grounds flights A worldwide outage has grounded numerous flights at airports around Illinois. Several airlines and multiple services worldwide saw major disruptions in the wake of a major Microsoft and Crowdstrike outage. The University of Illinois campus experienced a significant network service interruption Friday morning, according to university police. Around 7:54 a.m., an Illini-Alert was sent out to students and faculty alerting them of the disruption. NWS confirms...
Illinois GOP Leaders Won’t Commit to Accepting Election Results, Say They Remain Concerned About Fraud
(Produced by Blair Paddock and Amanda Vinicky) Leaders of the Illinois Republican Party declined Thursday to unconditionally accept the results of the upcoming 2024 presidential election, telling reporters they remain concerned about the prospect of fraud. That echoes the position of Republican nominee former President Donald Trump, who has said...
Project Success After Hours Program Enrolling 7th – 12 Graders
The Project Success of Vermilion County After Hours Program is a free program is held Monday – Thursday from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Danville Family YMCA. The program offers activities such as field trips, STEM, art, Cooking Club, DIY Club, guest speakers and more! Please call (217) 446-3200 to find out how to sign up!
Boys & Girls Club Members Enjoy Dustbowl Basketball Tournament Action
DANVILLE — This is third year for the annual Dustbowl basketball tournament at the Boys & Girls Club of Danville this week and weekend. The young club members get a chance to see the game action up close in the club’s gym. Tournament Coordinator Jason Henton said with...
Danville Bank Building Sells in Auction
DANVILLE — The building adjacent to Towne Centre that houses Old National Bank in downtown Danville has a new owner. The winning bid was $425,000, with a purchase price of $446,250 in an auction that ended Wednesday. The listing on the Ten-X auction website stated the reserve had been...
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