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New Law Lets Illinois Parents Roll Over Unused College Money to IRA’s
Illinois parents can now roll over leftover funds from their Bright Start and Bright Directions 529 College Savings Accounts into a Roth IRA, thanks to a new law signed by Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Expanded Options for College Savings. This law will provide families with an additional option for managing any...
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
Meet Morgan the Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center Dog of the Week!
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Morgan is a beautiful and sweet natured two-year-old girl who has been at SCACAC since 7/23 when she was brought in as a stray. She is easy to walk on a leash and friendly to everyone she meets. This girl is just a joy to walk and hang out in the sunshine.
Trial begins for man accused of killing DCFS employee Deidre Silas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — Benjamin Reed will stand trial Monday afternoon. He was charged with the murder of Deidre Silas back in 2022. Silas, 36, was a social worker with DCFS. In January of 2022, she went on a home visit in Thayer, Illinois. It was there that she was stabbed and killed. Authorities later […]
Illinois-based cafe unexpectedly closes Springfield location
After a brief stint, the charming cafe serving sweetness at Prairie Crossing has closed doors over the weekend for good. Fans of Sweet Basil Cafe, a popular breakfast and lunch location for gluten-free pancakes on the west side, will be pulling on locked doors Monday morning, according to past manager of the Springfield location Kathy Duncan. ...
LLCC’s Patty Mendoza on Conversation Tables
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Patty Mendoza, director of adult education and literacy at Lincoln Land Community College, stopped by the WTAX Morning Newswatch to talk about a joint project with the Chatham Library called Conversation Tables. It is a way for people learning English to spend time talking with people.
Danville to Host Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament
Some of the top horseshoe pitchers in the state will be in Danville this weekend as the city hosts the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament. The competition begins Friday, August 30th, and continues through Sunday, September 1st at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex. The park is located along Bowman Avenue,...
Armed Decatur woman accused of threatening family during domestic violence incident
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A Decatur woman is facing charges after police said she was responsible for a domestic violence incident involving her own family that included threats to “shoot everyone in the house.” Court records obtained by WCIA show that Precious M. Jackson, age 20, is charged with home invasion with a dangerous weapon, […]
3 years since Jelani Day's disappearance
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WAND) - It has now been three years since Jelani Day disappeared in LaSalle County. Day was a Danville native and student at Illinois State University. He went missing in August of 2021 and was last seen on campus. Search crews later found his body on September 4...
Some University of Illinois first-year students disappointed with temporary housing
Monday is the first day of class at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Some first-year students are disappointed with housing that lacks privacy and natural light. Amelie Lagunas is a first-year student majoring in early childhood education. She’s sharing a windowless student lounge inside Florida Avenue Residence Hall with three other roommates.
Former Illinois football quarterback on NFL chopping block
It was a rough day for a former Illinois football player in the NFL. Despite having an electric ending to his college career, former Illini quarterback John Paddock didn’t see his NFL run extend into the regular season. On Sunday afternoon, it was announced that the Atlanta Falcons have...
Monticello Railway Museum working to fix tracks
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — Monticello Railway Museum volunteers are hard at work fixing some tracks that need improvements. Volunteers have been working on the Illinois Central and Illinois Terminal train tracks for nearly nine months. Right now, the tracks will lead you into a dead end. The plan is to connect them so trains can […]
Tragic Last Days: Jesse Jackson, 82, Trapped in a Wheelchair, Struggling to Eat and Being Minded Around-The-Clock by Nurse and Two Aides
Iconic civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr now requires the assistance of a nurse and two aids as the political leader struggles to eat.RadarOnline.com can reveal the frail 82-year-old former firebrand was spotted confined to a wheelchair in a darkened restaurant at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place during the final day of the Democratic National Convention. Slowed by his waning health, the reverend tried to eat a breakfast of strawberries, grapes and cantaloupe.According to outlets, Jackson would stab his fork into a piece of fruit but take five to ten seconds to reach his lips. He would allegedly...
DREAAM opens up community store to hand out supplies
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) –Even though the school year has already started for some, one Champaign-based non profit is making it their mission this weekend to make sure families are well-prepared. DREAAM opened up their community store to give out extra supplies like backpacks and shoes. Any student grades K-12 could take advantage to help start […]
Kyle Fletcher calls out Ricochet for singles match on 8/28 AEW Dynamite
Ricochet receives his first challenge. Making his All Elite Wrestling debut at All In was Ricochet. He arrived as a part of the Casino Gauntlet match. After the show, AEW rolled out a video with Don Callis and Kyle Fletcher. Both Callis and Fletcher proposed the idea of a Fletcher...
Thursday Night Football Parking Advisory for Illinois season opener
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) --With the Illinois football team set to host Eastern Illinois on Thursday night at Memorial Stadium, several updates to parking and tailgating are noted below. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. CT. For information on Memorial Stadium, please visit the Gameday Guide. ACCESSIBLE...
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