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High school football special section 2024: Unity
Aug. 29—What to know about Unity before the Rockets kick off their season Friday night on the road at Prairie Central: Their quarterback is ...Dane Eisenmenger, who's back for his second year as Unity's starter after a breakout sophomore season. Eisenmenger was both efficient and productive as a passer in 2023, completing nearly 70 percent of his passes for 2,455 yards, 32 touchdowns and just ...
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/29/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) With the last unofficial holiday weekend of summer coming up, the Illinois State Police & the Illinois Department of Transportation are sending out a clear message that driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or any other impairing substance is not a game. The state agencies are teaming up with more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to enforce the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” safety campaign. There’ll be roadside safety checks, saturation patrols, and more tomorrow thru next Monday night, looking for impaired drivers and those speeding, not buckled up, or texting while driving.
Illinois Among the Least Hard-Working States in America, New Study Reveals
Most of us would agree that hard work has been a crucial quality throughout the history of America, and the numbers suggest that working hard is still very much an American thing today. We put in more hours at our jobs than several other industrialized countries. The average U.S. worker...
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.
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....
Chicago’s ‘Plover Mother,’ Tamima Itani, Recognized by Illinois as an Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
From the first appearance of Monty and Rose to the heartbreaking loss of three piping plover chicks this summer, there’s been one constant throughout each plover season in Chicago: Tamima Itani. As the lead plover monitor at Montrose Beach, she manages the schedules of nearly 200 people — assigning...
Public Service Commission reviews Liberty Utilities' rate proposal amid resident concerns
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Liberty Utilities is proposing a rate increase in the State of Missouri. The company put in a request to the Missouri Public Service Commission to ask for an estimated $15 or 20.6% a month for northeast Missouri residents. Liberty Midstate's Gas President Mike Beatty told KTVO...
Hoos Open 2024 Campaign at ODU’s ‘Quest for the Crown’
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Virginia volleyball team kicks off the 2024 season, the fourth under head coach Shannon Wells, at Old Dominion’s Quest for the Crown tournament this weekend. The Cavaliers will compete in three matches, including their season opener against Marist on Friday (Aug. 31) at 4:30 p.m. before taking part in a doubleheader on Saturday (Aug. 31) against William & Mary and the Monarchs at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively.
State conducts emergency evacuation of nursing home, but won’t say why
For the second time in two years, residents of the Aspire of Donnellson nursing home in Lee County have been relocated after an emergency evacuation at the facility. On Christmas Eve in 2022, the home’s 50 residents were evacuated with the assistance of the fire department and more than a dozen other agencies after a […]
Clarity Healthcare to host overdose awareness event at Washington Park in Quincy
Quincy, Ill. (KHQA) — Saturday, August 31st is National Overdose Awareness Day. To recognize this, Clarity Healthcare in Quincy is holding an event at Washington Park from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. RELATED EVENT IN HANNIBAL:Preferred Family Healthcare to host Overdose Awareness Day in Hannibal's Central Park. The event...
Nauvoo Grape Festival returns for its 86th year with parade and carnival
Nauvoo, IL (KHQA) — The Nauvoo Grape Festival returns for its 86th year this Labor Day weekend, August 30th through September 1st. Packed with activities, the festival will feature a parade, carnival, bags tournament, and much more. There will also be a 5K Grape Stomp on Saturday at 8:00...
City of Springfield yard waste update
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The City of Springfield’s Office of Public Works, in cooperation with Lake Area Disposal, announce a slight change in the Yard Waste/Leaf Pickup Program. Starting the week of September 1, 2024, Lake Area Disposal will take over the bi-weekly Yard Waste/Leaf Pickup program. The...
Evidence links Springfield restaurant owner to fraudulent loan schemes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A Springfield, Illinois, man, Omar Hernandez-Lopez, 39, was sentenced today to 18 months’ imprisonment for concealment of a felony in connection with wire fraud and false statements on loan applications. Following his prison sentence, he will serve a 12-month term of supervised release. The...
Second arrested made in Springfield homicide
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A second arrest has been made in connection to a shooting that left a 45-year-old Springfield man dead in July. On Wednesday an arrest warrant was issued for,Keundra T. Daniels, 21, of Springfield, the sister of Shelton Woolridge for conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to commit aggravated battery.
Quincy explores new attractions for riverfront, including potential splash pad
QUINCY, ILL. (KHQA) — Master plan discussions continued for Quincy Riverfront Development on Wednesday, August 28 at their monthly meeting. They continued to work towards finalizing the changes coming to Quincy's riverfront. This all comes with the corporation needing to spend the $350 ,000 grant they were given. The...
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