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Illinois Department of Corrections IDOC Rob Jeffreys Vandalia

East Central Illinois Region

Vandalia Correctional safe from staffing cuts

VANDALIA -- Vandalia city leadership can breathe a sigh of relief upon the release of a "memorandum" Wednesday from the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). The memo told staff of the IDOC facility at Vandalia Correctional Center that their jobs will remain intact as the site will no longer be closed and consolidated. The memo comes amidst potential rumors and fear about the fate of the prison. IDOC told lawmakers as early as February that they had plans to downsize […]

todayJuly 14, 2022 65

Nokomis Central Illinois holiday

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis council address brown water complaints

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council met in its regular session on Monday, July 11. Among the issues on deck are ongoing complaints relating to the declining quality of its water. Bryon McLean, a current water customer and Coalton village trustee, made a formal complaint. The complaint pertains to the brown water he's been experiencing. McLean notes that other residents of Coalton, who are still receiving water from Nokomis, are experiencing the same problem. Mayor Michael Holliday informed McLean that […]

todayJuly 13, 2022 110

AEW News

More AEW PPVs in promotion’s future?

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) tends to have a very rigid PPV system. They hold four large annual shows throughout the year. In addition, they also run a series of special PPV-like programs for Dynamite and Rampage. Those annual shows are Revolution, Double or Nothing, All Out, and Full Gear. Revolution takes place in late February or early March. Double or Nothing is usually on around Memorial Day weekend, while All Out is in late summer, whether late August or around […]

todayJuly 11, 2022 125

Scott Gillespie Illinois State Redbirds

Basketball

Gillespie promoted to Redbird associate head coach

[media-credit name="ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRD ATHLETICS PHOTO" align="aligncenter" width="684"][/media-credit] NORMAL -- Illinois State women's basketball head coach Kristen Gillespie announced the promotion of an assistant coach to associate head coach. Gillespie announced the promotion of assistant coach (and cousin) Scott Gillespie to the role Friday. Scott has been an assistant coach since 2017 and was instrumental in the program's rebuilding. In his time with the program, the Redbirds made significant improvements. When Gillespie joined, the Redbirds women's program finished 14-16 in […]

todayJuly 9, 2022 93

American Association Miles Wolff

American Association

American Association to establish Hall of Fame

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) is formally establishing a Hall of Fame. The 2022 inaugural class will be a part of the American Association All-Star Game festivities on July 11-12. The festivities will be at Impact Field in Rosemont, Ill., home of the Chicago Dogs. The lone inductee for 2022 is Miles Wolff. He is the founder of the league, and he served as league commissioner from 2006 to 2018. Wolff instrumental in independent and […]

todayJuly 9, 2022 135

Springfield Legends Classic

Prospect League

Legends Classic is coming to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD -- The Springfield Legends Classic is coming to Robin Roberts Stadium later this summer. The inaugural annual Classic will feature legends of both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs. The teams will square off against each other in this special matchup, according to a news release from the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes. The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes is a member of the Prospect League, a partner league with Major League Baseball. The Classic will be a fun-filled night where […]

todayJuly 8, 2022 98

Pat McAfee WWE

Sports

Pat McAfee signs multiyear extension with WWE

[media-credit name="WWE PHOTO" align="aligncenter" width="613"][/media-credit] STAMFORD, Conn. – WWE commentator Pat McAfee will remain with the company after signing the dotted line on a new contract extension Thursday. McAfee has been the color commentator alongside Michael Cole on Friday Night SmackDown since April 2021. The new agreement will see McAfee entertaining the WWE Universe for several years to come. However, it is currently unknown how many years the extension is for. Earlier this year, McAfee delighted fans and lit up […]

todayJuly 8, 2022 302

Gordon Meridian CUSD #15

East Central Illinois Region

Gordon is newest superintendent at Meridian

MACON -- After an exhaustive, extensive independent search, the Meridian CUSD #15 Board of Education now has a new superintendent. The Board announces the hiring of Dr. Shane Gordon as the next superintendent of District 15. Dr. Gordon will come to Meridian from the Bluford school district near Mt. Vernon, who has served as superintendent for the past four years. "The Board is very happy to have reached the culmination of this process with the hiring of Dr. Gordon," Meridian board president […]

todayJuly 7, 2022 377

Witt

East Central Illinois Region

Witt council discusses grants, water system

WITT -- The Witt City Council met in its most recent regular session on Tuesday, June 28 with all members present except Alderman Jay Martin. MRG Engineers representative Mitch Hardiek addressed the council regarding a pair of grants with the Illinois Department of Commerce (IDOC). The city will be receiving a predevelopment planning grant in the amount of $22,500. The City of Witt will only have to contribute $7,500 in this phase. The predevelopment project will be placed for bids […]

todayJuly 6, 2022 144

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