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Illinois lawmakers ban vape items targeting high school students
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers have passed a law banning vaping companies from targeting teens in advertising by marketing or promoting electronic cigarettes resembling school supplies such as highlighters, markers or erasers. The changes come at a time when lawmakers from both sides of the aisle in Springfield have been bombarded with complaints about students bringing vapes into schools that could easily be mistaken for such common items. American...
Only One Illinois Hospital Makes ‘Shortest Emergency Room Wait Time’ List
You can't always plan an emergency, but if could, you would definitely want to be at one of the US hospitals with the shortest ER wait times. How many times have you rushed to the Emergency Room just to sit and wait for hours? Probably more than you wish to count.
Dine With A Doc program helps elders in Shelburn
SHELBURN, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Senior citizens in the Wabash Valley have an opportunity every month to get health care questions answered for free. The monthly event is called Dine With A Doc, a program put on by Senior Education Ministries. One such event was held Monday at the American Legion in Shelburn. Dine With A […]
Three Local Leaders Honored At State Leadership Forum
Indianapolis, In. – Last week, Ryan Keller, of Thrive West Central, Diane Powell, regional director of U.S. Senator Todd Youngs Office and Vigo County Commissioner Chris Switzer were honored at the Indiana Leadership Forum in Indianapolis. The Indiana Leadership Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Indiana’s most talented free enterprise and limited government-minded business and community leaders about government, politics and policy to prepare them for greater civic involvement and leadership roles in their communities. Former Senator Jon Ford, Shelley Klingerman and Randy Gentry Chairman of the Vigo County Republican Party are alumni of the State Leadership Forum.
Illinois quick hits: Seymour man faces child abduction charge
Seymour man faces child abduction chargeA Seymour man is behind bars on a charge of child abduction thanks to the quick thinking of an 11-year-old girl.Hunter Simmons was arraigned Monday and faces over a decade in prison if convicted. Urbana police said the victim was walking home from school when she noticed a white pickup truck following her.During the investigation, the child provided police with her phone because she was recording while she was walking. Police were able to see the vehicle's license plate in the video, which was registered to Simmons. $1.3 million lotto ticket sold in ChicagoA new...
Regional Rural Mainstreet Index Sinks Below Growth Neutral For 12 Straight Month
TOPEKA--The region’s Rural Mainstreet Index for August shrank to 40.9 from July’s 41.3, the lowest score since November. A score of 50 is considered growth neutral, while anything below 50 is considered contraction. The index ranges between 0 and 100, with a reading above 50.0 representing growth. The scores are compiled from surveys of bankers in rural areas of a 10-state region that includes Kansas.
Vermilion County father growing sunflowers to combat grief
INDIANOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — One father in Vermilion County is using his heartbreak to create something beautiful. Michael Dokey is using sunflowers to write his daughter’s name in his front yard. After the sudden loss of multiple family members, Dokey took it upon himself to create a living memorial in his front yard. He says […]
Bistro, Bloomington hold sixth Pridefest
BLOOMINGTON- The Bistro hosted its sixth Pridefest on August 3. Around ten thousand people trekked downtown for the event, which is likely larger than last year. For the first time, two stages were set up downtown: a main stage for drag performers and bands, and a smaller one for individual artists and poetry readings.
U of I study shows fiber and protein are key to weight loss
Champaign, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A new study on a self-directed dietary education program found that participants who consumed higher amounts of protein and fiber were most successful at losing weight over 25 months. The program emphasized personalization and flexibility, which helped participants create sustainable weight-loss plans. At the one-year mark, 41% of participants had lost 12.9% of their body weight, compared with slightly more than 2% in the rest of the group, according to research published in Obesity Science and Practice.
Homicide Investigation Launched After Urbana Party Ends in Fatal Shooting
Urbana, IL – A 32-year-old Urbana man was fatally shot early Saturday morning after an altercation at a party on the 1500 block of Hunter Street. The incident occurred around 1:32 AM in a common courtyard, where a dispute among a group escalated into gunfire. According to Urbana Police,...
Explore the organization providing free clothing, household items to people in Our Town Milford
MILFORD, Ill. (WCIA) — This week, WCIA is highlighting Our Town Milford, and the village of about 1,300 people has a lot to offer. At Angel’s Closet, the volunteers are dedicated to giving back to their community. The non-profit is dedicated to providing gently used clothing and household items to those who need it the […]
Westfield Fire and Rescue District receives large donation from insurance foundation
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Insurance Foundation donated $50,000 to the Westfield Fire and Rescue District to help cover the replacement cost of the district’s first response vehicle. Westfield Fire Chief Jeff Hall said the district has always had a good working relationship with Westfield Insurance and he had...
Meadows earns medalist title at Terre Haute South
TERRE HAUTE — Southmont finished third out of a 12-team field at the Terre Haute South Invitational on Saturday. The team shot a total of 395. Leading the Mounties was Addison Meadows with a 1 under par round of 71 which earned her the medalist honors for the meet. Following Meadows was Kelsey Thompson 98, Addison Kendricks 109, Kate Myers 117, Maggie Gilliland 128 and Emma Gleason 129.
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