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Sangamon Co. judge rules in Deidre Silas murder trial
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A judge ruled in the murder trial of former social worker Deidre Silas Thursday afternoon. The judge has ruled Benjamin Reed is guilty but mentally ill. Silas, 36, was a social worker with DCFS. In January 2022, she went on a home visit in Thayer, Illinois. It was there that she […]
Springfield water park under fire after minimizing teachers on social media
A local amusement park is receiving backlash after a comment on social media. While guests at Knights Action Park at 1700 Knights Recreation Drive are used to the fountains and water blasters around the splash pads, on Sunday morning there was a different type of blasting on the company’s Facebook post, following a comment made by the business about teachers not doing enough in schools. ...
Driver airlifted to hospital after striking tree in Marion County crash
A single-vehicle accident occurred on August 28, 2024, at approximately noon on Highway 6 near Cougar Lane, about three miles southeast of Durham, Missouri. The accident involved a 2007 Hyundai Elantra, driven by April L. Aguilar, a 43-year-old woman from Quincy, Illinois. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 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...
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Illinois quick hits: Dolton mayor speaks out; police bust up train heist; Snake Road to close for snakes
A special meeting of the Thornton Township trustees Wednesday was called off, but that didn’t stop supervisor and Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard from have her say. Henyard slammed recent actions by trustees to limit her spending and enact a new credit card policy. Earlier this month, former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed the Village of Dolton racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in credit card purchases, including $43,000 spent on Amazon in one day last year.
Iowa Water Buffalo Captured and Headed to a New Home [VIDEO]
Stories involving injured, escaped livestock don't often have happy endings. But the story of the Iowa water buffalo does. The escaped water buffalo had been roaming yards near Pleasant Hill for several days and had become a star on social media. KCCI reports that he even had been given a nickname. Meet Phill, the water buffalo. According to a news release, authorities located Phil at around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in a sand pit near east Des Moines. Officials with the Pleasant Hill police, Polk County Conservation, Blank Park Zoo, Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Altoona Police, and the Des Moines Police came up with a plan to capture Phil using tranquilizer darts.
Jacksonville Picks Up Win Over Quincy at Home
Jacksonville picked up a 2-1 home win Alumni Field on Wednesday over Quincy. The Crimsons’ goals came from Owen Hall and Anderson Decker while both assists were by Bennett Karr. Briar Miller had some big saves in goal for Jacksonville to help secure the win. Thanks to Chris Duerr from KHQA for the highlights.
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...
State EPA Interim Director Jennings announces $5 million grant opportunity for projects to improve Illinois water quality
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Interim Director James Jennings today announced a grant opportunity with $5 million in funding for projects that will improve water quality in Illinois. The Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities (GIGO) Program has been made possible by Governor Pritzker’s bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan. The program seeks...
AccuWeather provides life-saving advance notice ahead of EF2 tornado in Illinois
AccuWeather provided crucial life-saving advance notice, helping businesses and communities better prepare and seek shelter during EF2 tornado in Illinois. AccuWeather For Business provides a crucial 37 minutes of advance notice – before any other source – of a destructive EF2 tornado packing winds of 125 mph that hit near Pawnee, Illinois, on Aug. 6.
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...
Illinois GOP Leader McCombie to Discuss Policy Agenda at SIU
Illinois House Republican leader Tony McCombie will speak at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on September 9. McCombie, who became the first woman to lead Illinois House Republicans in January 2023, will share her party's policy agenda and her views on the issues that will shape the November general elections. With Democrats holding a significant 78 to 40 supermajority in the Illinois House, McCombie's leadership is focused on narrowing that gap in the upcoming elections.
Record-setting Illinois Lottery Fast Play jackpot-winner sold at suburban gas station
A suburban Illinois Lottery player is not just a lot richer, but is also a history-maker after winning one of the largest-ever Fast Play jackpots in the game’s history. According to Illinois Lottery officials, the winning ticket worth nearly $1.7 million was sold at a gas station in suburban Alsip earlier this week.
Operation targets largest pharmacy burglary ring in DEA history
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A sweeping operation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration targeted pharmacy burglaries and the illegal sale of addictive prescription medications. The ring targeted independent pharmacies in 31 states, including Missouri, Illinois and Kansas in the DEA St. Louis Division region. Hillsboro Health Mart...
Three-star 2025 Plainfield Central OL Kaveon Lee plans Illini visit: 'I just want to see the team work'
Kaveon Lee could've entered his senior season with his football future solidified. But after six months as a Northern Illinois commitment, the three-star Plainfield (Ill.) Central Class of 2025 offensive tackle decided to open up his recruitment. "I just felt I committed too early," Lee said. "That was my first...
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