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LABOR DAY WEEKEND WEATHER: A stormy and hot start but improving by Saturday
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The holiday weekend may start off with thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. The heat index Friday afternoon could reach 100 with the actual high temp around 92. On Saturday, there is still a chance for isolated storms, but conditions will improve as we progress...
Washington baker wins 88 culinary awards at Illinois State Fair
WASHINGTON (25News Now) - In Dianna Wara’s home in Washington, she’s making food that proves she’s among the best bakers in the state. The 61-year-old has competed in culinary competitions at the Illinois State Fair for more than 20 years, but 2024 was her most successful year.
Downtown YMCA to name gym after Illinois State Senator Doris Turner
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Springfield YMCA is naming the Downtown YMCA Gymnasium in honor of Illinois State Senator Doris Turner. Turner will be recognized whenat a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at noon at the Springfield Downtown YMCA, 601 N. 4th. The Y...
Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
Convicted ComEd 4 defendants ask judge to drop case after Supreme Court ruling
(The Center Square) – Defense attorneys for the four former Commonwealth Edison executives and lobbyists convicted of bribing one of the state's most powerful politicians have asked a judge to drop the case. The four defendants, who have not be sentenced, want Judge Manish Shah to dismiss the indictment against them and issue an acquittal after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the federal bribery statute. In June, the U.S....
Where to find Jazz and Blues every Friday night in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Support the Springfield Area Arts Council while listening to jazz and blues every Friday night in Springfield. The Springfield Area Arts Council will host the David Lumsden Blues Band on September 6, the Kevin Hart Trio on September 13, John Crisp and his All-Star Band on September 20, and the Frank Trompeter Quartet on September 27.
JSD117 Experiencing Space Crunch For Special Education, New Construction Project(s) Being Explored
Jacksonville School District 117 is currently in crisis of having enough special education space. Superintendent Steve Ptacek told the Board of Education last night that Director of Student Services and Special Education Barbie Davidsmeyer had identified the need for 7 additional Special Education classrooms by next school year. The district also has the need to hire 16 fully licensed Special Education teachers, according to its most recent teacher vacancy report. Those 16 spots are currently being filled by long-term substitutes.
One dead after IL 121 crash north of Sullivan
MOULTRIE COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — At least one person is dead following a head-on crash in Moultrie County Thursday afternoon. The crash happened on Illinois Route 121 just north of Sullivan. Officials with the Illinois State Police said the crash involved a commercial motor vehicle. At least one fatality has been reported, they said. Route […]
The second annual Sangamo Showoff
The second annual Sangamo Showoff was Saturday before an overflow crowd at Williamsville’s Dave Root Court; seven of the Sangamo Conference schools had cheer/dance squads in attendance to perform, with the winner based on crowd noise and support. Plains won in that area. On this page are photos of the RHS cheer and dance teams performing.
Bee Bees win XC Sangamo preview
Ryan Patrick finished first and Trent Wilson third Saturday as the Williamsville Junior High boys cross country team won the Sangamo Early Season Preview. Patrick ran the two-mile course in 11:23.97 and Wilson in 11:46.72 as the Bee Bees finished with 46 points, 17 ahead of PORTA and 41 ahead of Illini Central. Also for the boys, Nathaniel Alessia was […]
Top performers: Hannah Holliday, Brianna Walters spur Williamsville volleyball sweep
This is a daily list of top performers from area teams, compiled courtesy of information provided to the State Journal-Register by coaches, athletic directors and team statisticians. To have your team's athletes included, email results to sports@sj-r.com. Volleyball preview: Here are 42 high school volleyball players to know around Springfield for 2024 Preseason volleyball poll:...
Food Chain with 10 Illinois Places Suddenly Declares Bankruptcy
It's hard to remember a year where more restaurant chains have gone through financial struggles than 2024. Another Chicago-based company with 10 Illinois locations is now suddenly in bankruptcy court, too. Nation's Restaurant News has shared the word that Roti Modern Mediterranean has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Their story...
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