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Illinois expands lead exposure risk areas, adds 148 new ZIP codes
The Illinois Department of Public Health has expanded its list of high-risk ZIP codes for lead exposure, recommending mandatory testing for children under 12 living in those areas, with the goal of implementing universal testing for lead exposure across all Illinois ZIP codes by 2026.
Illinois law gives protections to social media kid-fluencers, first such law in U.S.
A new Illinois law that took effect earlier this week requires social media influencers to pay up if they use their children in their popular content. The law outlines protections for kid-fluencers, much like existing protections for child actors.
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
NASS AND NRCS 2024 CONSERVATION PRACTICE ADOPTION MOTIVATIONS SURVEY
(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are teaming up this summer to conduct the 2024 Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey (CPAMS) with some 43,000 forest and grazing landowners and managers taking part nationwide. While invitations to respond early online at agcounts.usda.gov have been mailed out, questionnaires with the option of responding by mail, fax, or online will be mailed on Monday, July 8th. If no answer by the end of July, the NASS will reach out to schedule interviews. A data highlights publication is scheduled later this year in October with details to be published online at nass.usda.gov.
Pritzker stands behind Biden for nomination, ‘unless he decides otherwise’
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other Democratic governors from across the country are in Washington D.C. Wednesday to meet with President Joe Biden after last week’s troubling debate performance. In Thursday’s debate with former Republican President Donald Trump, Biden struggled to complete sentences and other and made other stumbles that he and the White House expressed was clearly “a bad night.” At a White House press briefing Tuesday, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked a direct question. ...
Supreme Court ruling unlikely to change Springfield's approach to homeless issues
The United States Supreme Court ruled that local governments can remove people from sleeping on public property, but how will this impact the Capital City?. Experts say this decision is a tool to allow local governments to ban homeless people from sleeping on public property. Springfield has dealt with the homeless population for years, but this ruling may not have an impact on how they handle it.
APL presents KittenFest Adoption Event July 19th - July 22nd
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Animal Protective League (APL) presents KittenFest Adoption Event. The event will be from noon to 5 p.m. July 19th through July 22nd at APL, 1001 Taintor Rd, Springfield IL 62702. Additionally this will extend to offsite adoptions at PetSmart, 3183 South Veterans Parkway 11...
1972 – White a Winner at Springfield
Bobby Baugh interviews Don White after the Keokuk, Iowa, racing veteran won the Independence 100 for USAC late model stock cars at the Springfield Mile. Springfield, Ill. (July 4, 1972) – Don White of Keokuk, Iowa, won the inaugural Independence 100 USAC late model stock car race Tuesday at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Local Health Care Organizations Implement Strategies to Combat Nursing Shortage
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Hospitals across the nation are struggling with a shortage of nurses and Springfield is no exception. As a result, local health care organizations are implementing measures to attract and retain nursing professionals in Central Illinois. System Director of Talent Acquistion for Memorial Health...
Springfield Public Schools considering limiting cell phone use during the school day | First Listen
Michelle Eccles anchors NPR Illinois' Morning Edition. Michelle has more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting which all began at her high school radio station, Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois. She attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale for her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus in Radio Television and went on to become an award winning anchor and reporter for stations in Decatur and Springfield.
Channel1450 Awards – Male Scholar Athlete
We were happy to present two Scholar Athlete of the Year Awards this year, one to a female and one to a male student athlete. This award recognizes college-bound high school seniors who standout academically and in sports. The winners of this award not only demonstrate excellence in both the classroom and on the field, but their extracurricular endeavors and volunteerism also make them positive models for their peers.
Firefighter entry-level test applications open; orientation set for July 18
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The upcoming testing process for entry-level firefighter positions is approaching. This is an opportunity for individuals seeking to serve their community and join a dynamic team dedicated to public safety. Applications will be accepted online here until Sunday, July 28, at 11:00 p.m. If there...
United Community Bank Cup – Central State Eight
The United Community Bank Cup is awarded to a pair of schools in the Springfield area that displayed the highest level of overall excellence in all sports throughout the school year. The awards are given based on the United Community Bank Cup points system. Winning schools receive a trophy and $1,000 to that school’s athletic program. This year’s Central State Eight UCB Cup went to the Glenwood Titans. Click HERE to find out how they won and more about the UCB Cup.
Have a blast at your choice of area pyrotechnic shows
Happy Fourth of July! From local neighborhoods to area towns, the fireworks have been going up for days now in our traditional celebration of the nation's birthday. Haven't seen any organized shows yet? No worries. Several shows will occur today (Wednesday, July 3) through Friday in Springfield, Chatham, Dawson, Franklin, Jacksonville, Petersburg, Lincoln, Sherman and other locales. Notable celebrations happening on Thursday – Independence Day - the Fireworks Extravaganza and Concert at Knight's Action Park/Trade Winds Pub and Chatham Jaycees Freedom Fest in Chatham Community Park. Other shows are set in Franklin, Jacksonville and Sherman, just to name a few. Friday's big show is the popular annual Rock the Dock celebration at Lake Springfield Marina. All area events include live music, food, children's activities and more. Play your cards right and you could see four straight nights of fireworks culminating with those at the Loami Celebration on Saturday at Colburn Park. And lest we forget, fireworks shows are scheduled tonight and Thursday at Robin Roberts Stadium after the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes games.
Ballot challenges filed against RFK Jr., Springfield congressional candidate
The Illinois State Board of Elections received a slew of ballot challenges July 1, including several presidential candidates and a local congressional candidate. Records from the state election board show a Springfield resident is behind the challenge to 27-year-old Chibu Asonye, running as a Green Party candidate in Illinois Congressional District 13. The Champaign resident entered the race at the end of June and joins U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, and Republican challenger Josh Loyd.
Historic WWII tanks to showcase their power at Morgan County Fair’s Salute the Troops
Jacksonville, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Four WWII tanks will roar to life on Wednesday, July 10, in a Salute the Troops event at the Morgan County Fair. The event will honor veterans and current service members and raise money through donations for the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.
Take a look at the new American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois
ATLANTA, Ill. (WMBD) — Just off I-55, on what’s called Old Route 66, a little museum has opened up in Atlanta, Illinois. If you are a Peorian, you know the 17-foot woman known as “Vanna Whitewall’. Officially, she was known as “Miss Uniroyal, or “The Uniroyal Gal”. In Atlanta, Illinois, there is now a home […]
Lincoln Speedway Set For 3 Races In 8 Day Stretch
(Lincoln, IL) Lincoln Speedway, located at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln, IL, is set for one of its busiest stretches in its history, with three races over the course of eight days. It all begins this Friday night, July 5 with the Red, White, and Blue Triple 30’s, followed by the Castrol FloRacing Night Graue Chevrolet Showdown on Monday night, July 8 and then a third night of racing next Friday, July 12.
Kincaid man pays tribute to America with ultrasized lawn display
KINCAID, Ill. (WAND)- A Kincaid man is paying tribute to our country with a unique lawn design for the 4th of July. According to a recent Facebook post, a gentleman from Kincaid is celebrating America's birthday by painting a giant flag in his yard that measures 57ft 7in long by 30ft 4in wide.
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