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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...
Celebrity Singer’s Semi-Truck Crashes Into Illinois Bridge
A semi-truck carrying equipment for a big summer concert tour got stuck under a bridge in Illinois. The Show Must Go On After Concert Tour Truck Gets Stuck Under Illinois Bridge. Being on the road as a famous musician is not an easy job. The bigger the artist, then the...
White Officer Who Killed Sonya Massey Denied Pretrial Release
Sean Grayson, the former deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey in her Springfield, Illinois, home in July, was denied pretrial release by the Illinois Supreme Court. Now, his lawyers are challenging the decision, according to ABC 7 Chicago. Grayson’s defense team has submitted two separate requests for his pretrial...
UPDATE: Springfield man arrested after driving through group of people
UPDATE at 8:23 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A man from Springfield is under arrest after a vehicle drove through a group of people overnight on Thursday, sending one person to the hospital. Springfield Police said in a release that Evan Hutson, age 22, was taken into custody by detectives at 3:02 p.m. in the […]
Sam Brusky achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout
Riverton Scout Troop 46 would like to congratulate Sam Brusky for achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout. He plans to attend Bradley University and study physical therapy. Sam’s Eagle Scout Project was to build a wall at the SASA Soccer Complex by UIS. The wall is the size of a soccer goal that can be used to practice shooting and […]
Game Of The Week Preview: Athens Hosts Maroa-Forsyth
Thanks to our friends at Selvaggio Steel – we bring you a preview of the “Game of the Week”. The 2A runner-ups from 2023, the Athens Warriors will host the two time defending Sangamo champion Maroa-Forsyth Trojans who have back to back 2A semifinal appearances. Week 1 action at the Athens Athletic Complex starts at 7 pm on Friday, August 30, 2024. We will have complete coverage after with highlights, interviews and more thanks to Selvaggio Steel.
Jacksonville Woman Receives 15-Year Federal Prison Sentence on Drug, Weapons Charges from 2020 Incidents
A Jacksonville woman who has been behind bars for more than 4 years awaiting a disposition in her federal drug and gun case was finally sentenced yesterday in a federal courtroom in Springfield. 25-year old Katrina S. Wallace, formerly of the 300 block of West State Street was initially arrested...
Mum is the Word on Logan Correctional Center's Future
Springfield, Ill. (WICS) — There have been few updates since mid-March, when the State of Illinois announced a proposal that would close and demolish the Logan Correctional Center. After a meeting in May between the public and the Commission of Government Forecasting and Accountability, there has been little public...
Energy armed robbery suspect arrested in central Illinois
ENERGY, Ill. (WJPF) – The suspect in an armed robbery in Energy has been arrested over 150 miles away from the scene of the crime. Tyreon Taylor-Ford was apprehended in Macon County. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office says on August 22 a woman was robbed at gunpoint and assaulted...
Glenwood High boys golf team wins titles at Lincoln, Quincy Invite
Glenwood High’s boys golf team is off to a great start to the 2024 season, already with tournament titles at Lincoln and Quincy in the first nine days of the season. The Titans shot a score of 17-under-par to win the Lincoln Scramble last Thursday at the Lincoln Elks, tying both the alltime best by a GHS team in the […]
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...
Urgent Warning for Illinois Boaters Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Illinois Conservation Police emphasize the importance of wearing life jackets to prevent drownings. Illinois Conservation Police Urge Boaters to Wear Life Jackets. This year alone, the department has responded to 48 boating-related incidents, resulting in 15 fatalities and 15 injuries. Alarmingly, 13 of these...
Someone Stopped at this Illinois Gas Station and Won $1.7 Million
What are your expectations when you stop at a gas station? Probably to fill up your vehicle and maybe grab some refreshments. One person stopped at an Illinois gas station and won nearly $1.7 million dollars. This unassuming gas station at 5320 W. 127th St in Alsip, Illinois. It just...
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