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Rural Rentals and Milkmaid Mercantile Cut the Ribbon with Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce welcomed two new members on Wednesday, adding Rural Rentals and Milkmaid Mercantile, both under one roof. Ed Shoemaker is the Owner and Operator of Rural Rentals while Amelia Shoemaker owns and runs Milkmaid Mercantile. Ed Shoemaker dives into the types of items that are...
Coroner identifies man killed while walking tracks near Philo
PHILO, Ill. (WAND) — The Champaign County Coroner has released the name of an Arcola, Illinois man who was killed while walking along railroad tracks near Philo on Wednesday afternoon. Michael J. Dixon, 32, of Arcola, was pronounced dead by a Champaign County Deputy Coroner at 3:30 p.m. on...
Two years after the Highland Park shooting, Illinois senators continue to fight for gun control
HIGHLAND PARK, IL – Two years have passed since the tragic shooting at the 2022 Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) has joined community members, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering and other local officials to pay tribute to the seven victims whose lives were taken.
Illinois fireworks: Full list of Chicago, suburban fireworks shows, parades for July 4
While Chicago's Navy Pier fireworks took place Wednesday, there are still plenty of suburban fireworks shows and parades set to take place on July 4, with some celebrations set to take place over the weekend. Here's a full list of fireworks shows and parades scheduled for Independence Day and Fourth...
Pride Fest returning to Champaign-Urbana in September
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Uniting Pride of Champaign County announced that this year’s CU Pride Fest will be September 15 – 22. The week’s events will take place at several Champaign-Urbana locations. It will include drag shows, a block party, movie night, youth and family programs, live music — including “Queeraoke” night — and […]
Danville District 118 Board Approves Pilot Science Program for 5th – 8th Graders
The Danville District 118 School Board has approved a $76,100 expenditure for a pilot science program for fifth through eighth graders. This will include students at North Ridge Middle School, South View Upper Elementary School, Kenneth D. Bailey Academy, and Northeast Magnet School. District Director of Curriculum MaryEllen Bunton says the program is called “Amplify Science,” and allows students to be presented with something, and then explore solutions.
Gold Star Family pins rank on National Guard Colonel and friend
Col. Beth Roxworthy learned lessons throughout her life and military career. From her parents, she learned her core morals and to treat other people with dignity and respect. During her 13 years as an enlisted Soldier, she learned the values of friendship, camaraderie, and working as a team. With each level of command, she learned new lessons on leadership, accountability, […]
Recipient of the Mark Kerhlikar Memorial Music Scholarship at Auburn High School
The Auburn Music Boosters have announced Bo Boesdorfer is the 2024 recipient of the Mark Kerhlikar Memorial Music Scholarship at Auburn High School. Bo will be attending Illinois State University in Normal in the fall, studying Music Education/Performance.
Fireworks canceled due to unruly crowd
LANSING, Ill. (July 3, 2024) – This year’s traditional fireworks celebration in Lan-Oak Park was cancelled around 9:15 p.m. after members of the crowd broke through the fencing surrounding the fireworks zone at the north end of the park. Melrose Pyrotechnics, who has contracted with Lan-Oak Park District...
I-57 hit and run accident leaves car in ditch, ISP investigating
PESOTUM, Ill. (WCIA) — First responders were on the scene at a hit-and-run crash on I-57 northbound this morning. Illinois State Police said they responded to a two-car hit-and-run crash at milepost 220, near Pesotum around 7 a.m. According to police, a black passenger car left the scene after a red Tesla left the roadway […]
Uptown man opened fire on a busy street corner while on an ankle monitor for another gun case, prosecutors say
CHICAGO — Prosecutors said on Wednesday that a man on electronic monitoring for a felony gun case opened fire on a car near a busy Uptown intersection last month. No injuries were reported in the shooting, which was caught on video. Judge Caroline Glennon-Goodman detained Donald Williams, 27, as...
4th of July parades cancelled or postponed due to morning rain
(WAND)- Several 4th of July parades across the area have been cancelled or postponed due to weather. Check the list below for cancellations or postponements. The list is not exhaustive, so if you would like to submit an update for your community, please email news@wandtv.com. Cancellations & Postponements:. Champaign Freedom...
Expect to see full Terrence Shannon Jr. repertoire in NBA Summer League
Illinois basketball has multiple former players in the NBA Summer League this offseason. Seeing Marcus Domask latch on with the Chicago Bulls is exciting. Illini fans loved him during the one season he was in Champaign, and his work ethic should translate to touches in The Association. Domask’s running mate...
217 Today: A ‘silver tsunami’ is hitting rural America as small business owners retire without replacements
Champaign’s annual Fourth of July Parade will have a new addition this year. The Champaign County Regional Planning Commission was awarded $380,000 by the U.S. Department of Transportation to plan for the impacts of climate change on local transportation systems. The University of Illinois has helped secure a $51...
Illinois Closings: This Fast Food Giant May Be Shuttering Stores
For over a year now, it seems as though each new week brings some news about another company with locations throughout the country deciding (or being forced to decide) to permanently close multiple locations. We've seen several major retailers in Illinois close their doors forever, and we've seen even more...
Illinois Residents Getting Sick Because of a Dangerous Parasite
If you've been feeling sick over the past couple of months, it may be due to a parasite that typically causes more illnesses in the summer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they're investigating an "outbreak linked to a food source" which causes a diarrheal illness reportedly due to a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, or cyclosporiasis.
Help Find Illinois Kids that Mysteriously Vanished in June
Life is complicated and the sad reality is that children go missing every day in America for a variety of reasons. Illinois is not immune to this problem. Do you have information that could lead to the location of many Illinois children that mysteriously vanished in June of this year?
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