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Illinois soldiers deploy to Djibouti
(The Center Square) – The Illinois National Guard has mobilized a security assistance team for deployment to the African Republic of Djibouti. Seven soldiers comprise the Sixth Battalion 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade. Lt. Col. Matthew Kreiter, commander of the Sixth 54 Security Forces Assistance Battalion, said the battalion is a military unit that’s specifically trained to engage with foreign military partners. The team from Illinois will help advise the...
U of I Extension offering Master Gardener fall training
August 14, 2024 -The U of I Extension Master Gardeners are offering fall training opportunities beginning in September. Master Gardeners are volunteers who provide unbiased, research-based information after completing classes taught by University of Illinois specialists and Extension Educators. Illinois Extension Master Gardeners host educational programs in the community, respond to calls or emails from the public, maintain demonstration gardens, and donate food from community gardens.
Police raid Paxton home, arrest 2 for meth
PAXTON — Two Paxton women were arrested on felony drug charges on Monday, Aug. 12, after police executed a search warrant at a home on the city’s east side and found evidence of methamphetamine distribution. Harlee N. Nelson, 24, was charged in Ford County Circuit Court on Wednesday,...
Car accidentally runs into Decatur Aldi two times
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — No one is seriously hurt after a Decatur Aldi was accidentally hit by a car not once, but twice. The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the store on East Pershing Road. Sergeant Brandon Rolfs with the Decatur Police Department said the investigation revealed the incident was caused by […]
Arthur high school asking for $24.6 million in school upgrades
ARTHUR, Ill. (WCIA) — One Central Illinois high school is hoping to get some long overdue upgrades, but they’ll need help from taxpayers. In November, voters will say yes or no to a property tax increase to benefit Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond high school. Superintendent Shannon Cheek said in 2022, they asked for more than […]
Blue Spoon to return food truck style
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A local brunch favorite, Blue Spoon, may be returning to Decatur. The Blue Spoon initially closed in July of 2018. Last winter, the owners were in the process of opening a new location. However, on a social media post, they said, "During a moment of clarity, the memories and realization of rising costs, employees, and numerous hoops that come with a full service, brick-and-mortar business hit me like a truck." This realization led the owners to come back in a food truck or trailer.
District 118: North Ridge Hires Assistant Principal, Brings “It Takes a Village” on for New School Year
ABOVE: District 118 Human Resources Director Kimberly Pabst introduces new North Ridge Assistant Principal, DHS graduate Colette Hampton, to the District 118 Board. The Danville District 118 School Board has approved the It Takes a Village Mentorship for North Ridge Middle School this school year, at a cost of $20,000. After the vote at Wednesday (Aug 14th) evening’s meeting, Mosaic City Church Pastor LeStan Hoskins stated that he and his wife Jennifer will be bringing similar programs they brought South View students last year, to a lot of those same students at North Ridge this year.
Crump vows to continue the fight for Sonya Massey
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Noted civil rights attorney, Benjamin Crump, was the featured speaker at a meeting held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Wednesday evening. About 150 people, many clad in purple, were in attendance. At times the meeting took on the appearance of an old-time...
Taylorville Music Lessons to Hold Three Year Anniversary Celebration
Taylorville Music Lessons is nearing three years in business, providing the community with efficient and easy music instruction to kids and adults, to celebrate, TML will hold their annual celebration with a bouncy house, student and teacher performances, and free food, drinks, and cake. Mike Semerau, Owner of Taylorville Music Lessons says the past 3 years have flown by and he is excited to gather with returning and hopefully new students at this year's celebration.
On this day in 1908
Mississippitoday.org – Jerry Mitchell – 2024-08-14 07:00:00. A mob of about 5,000 white men in Springfield, Illinois, wanted to lynch two Black men in jail. As they moved toward the jail, they chanted, “Curse the day that Lincoln freed the n—–s.”. To prevent the lynching,...
Ben Crump speaks on Sangamon County Sheriff retirement, future legislation to honor Sonya Massey
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Attorney Ben Crump spoke in Springfield Wednesday on the future pursuits of the family of Sonya Massey in terms of legislation after the announcement for the retirement of Sangamon County Sheriff. The Sangamon County Sheriff announced his retirement Friday afternoon. The family of Sonya Massey has called for him to step […]
CWLP warns of spoof email, phishing scheme
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — City Water, Light and Power in Springfield is warning of a phishing scam that is using the company’s name and image. CWLP officials said they’ve become aware of a spoof email going out that appears to be from the company’s Customer Service Office. The email requests that people “review a confidential […]
Taylorville FFA Member named National Finalist
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) – The Taylorville FFA is home to a National Finalist for the American Star program as a part of the American FFA Degree program. FFA member Lizzie Schafer has been recognized as a National FFA American Star Finalist in the Agriscience Category, one of just four in the nation. The American Star […]
More questions about political signs before the council…this time it’s bus bench ads
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – It was an atypically short Springfield City Council Meeting of the Whole Tuesday evening. Aside from regular business, the main issue of the meeting was political signage on city easements. Ward 4 resident Jean Rockford said she had permission from a property owner...
Golf Ball-Size Hail, 70 MPH Winds Possible in Missouri Thursday
Batten down the hatches as Missouri is set to have multiple rounds of severe weather on Thursday that is expected to bring golf ball-size hail and 70 mph winds. It's possible storms could bring tornadoes, too. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri updated its severe storm outlook for...
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
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