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Why Did Banks Ban Cryptocurrency Purchases Using Their Credit Cards?

The Subways were kind enough to chronicle their North American tour for us, and we’ll be running their tour diary in several installments this week. Billy Lunn will be our guide, and as he writes, “Because so much usually ends up happening on our tours, we thought that this time round, whilst we’re on our exciting US/Canada tour, I’d keep a diary of all our happenings. As well as being a nice little insight for you guys into our daily […]

todayFebruary 25, 2021 48

NWA Josephus

NWA News

NWA wrestler Joseph Hudson has passed away

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Somber news comes from the headquarters of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) overnight. Joseph Hudson, better known as Josephus Brody, Josephus, and The Question Mark, has passed away from a yet-to-be-diagnosed medical issue. The news was broken overnight by promotion owner Billy Corgan on Instagram and shared by Championship Wrestling from Hollywood promoter Dave Marquez on Twitter. "It's with a heavy heart that I share that my friend and brother in wrestling, Joseph Hudson, has passed away […]

todayFebruary 25, 2021 170

Taylor Staff

Capital Area Region

Illinois State Police arrests officer for official misconduct

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 4 was requested by the Springfield Police Department (SPD) to investigate a criminal allegation involving the on-duty conduct of Springfield Police Officer Taylor Staff, a 26-year old male of Springfield.  The alleged incidents occurred between January of 2020 through July of 2020 and involved three separate victims, with whom Staff allegedly had inappropriate contact. The ISP DCI Zone 4 agents conducted a thorough investigation that culminated in […]

todayFebruary 24, 2021 80

Paul Wight AEW

AEW News

Wrestling legend Paul Wight is officially All Elite

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- 2021 is shaping to be a banner year for All Elite Wrestling and for the promotion's biggest shows yet. The promotion revealed Wednesday that wrestling legend Paul Wight, formerly known as The Big Show in WWE, has signed a long-term deal with AEW. This signing adds yet another name of universal regard to the major promotion's roster of stars, legends and upcoming talent. Wight's role in AEW will be extensive, as he will be working commentary in […]

todayFebruary 24, 2021 86

Brown Root

Decision 2018

Hearings for Macon County sheriff’s race concludes

DECATUR -- While the courtroom hearings have concluded and the legal battle to determine whether Macon County Sheriff Tony Brown, a Democrat, retains his position or Republican challenger and fellow officer Lt. Jim Root takes over for the remainder of the term is, in some ways, just beginning. Both Brown and Root appeared in a Macon County courtroom on Thursday, Feb. 11 in a final scheduled hearing before Judge Anna M. Benjamin, who was brought in from Champaign County to […]

todayFebruary 20, 2021 116

Montgomery County CEO

East Central Illinois Region

Montgomery County CEO visits Nokomis businesses

NOKOMIS -- Members of the Montgomery County CEO (MCCEO) Class of 2021 split their time visiting two businesses in downtown Nokomis on Wednesday, Feb. 3. One group gathered at Ugly Mugs Coffeehouse, owned by Tim and Ann Brookshire. Points of discussion during the session included various topics of seeing potential in the impossible. The Brookshires purchased the building at 125 W. Main Street “as is” and renovated it into a first-level business, which houses Ugly Mugs as well as an […]

todayFebruary 20, 2021 45

Illinois winter roads

Illinois

Heavy snow, bitter cold across Illinois to make travel hazardous

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are warning the public that a major winter storm will create hazardous conditions across the state, urging drivers to strongly consider postponing any unnecessary travel. Throughout Illinois, intense periods of heavy snow and continued bitter cold should be anticipated, creating extremely slick conditions and poor visibility. “As always, our team at IDOT will be out on the roads around the clock, but if you can stay indoors, please do, […]

todayFebruary 15, 2021 91

Illinois IHSA

Illinois

IHSA assigns abbreviated sports schedules for school year

BLOOMINGTON -- Athletic directors at regional schools are planning out their athletic contests through the end of the year. This is in response to a decision made by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors. IHSA's board would convene on Wednesday, Jan. 27 to establish dates for abbreviated seasons for many winter, spring, and summer sports. "We understood the high level or anticipation surrounding the announcement, along with the scrutiny that will accompany it," states IHSA Executive Director […]

todayFebruary 5, 2021 43

Illinois

Illinois

Illinois public safety agencies monitoring winter storm needs statewide

Potential exists for frostbite, hypothermia as dangerous temperatures set in this weekend SPRINGFIELD -- Governor JB Pritzker has directed state public safety agencies to work with state agencies and local jurisdictions to ensure the appropriate resources are available as arctic cold temperatures and snow takes aim on our state. These forecasted temperatures have the potential to be the coldest conditions we have experienced since the polar vortex that occurred in January 2019. Current forecast models indicate arctic air will move […]

todayFebruary 5, 2021 46

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