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Adam Boqvist

Hockey News

Blue Jackets, Boqvist ink 3-year extension

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Adam Boqvist to a three-year, $7.8 million extension Wednesday, according to a team announcement. The deal has an average annual value of $2.6 million. Boqvist will earn $2 million in the upcoming 2022-23 season. The salary will increase by $600,000 per year for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons to $2.6 million and $3.2 million respectively. Upon completion of this contract extension, he will become a restricted free agent. The 21-year-old […]

todayJuly 7, 2022 17

Shelbyville Michael Perry

East Central Illinois Region

Shelbyville man faces charges of meth possession

Perry also facing retail theft charges

SHELBYVILLE -- The office of Shelby County State's Attorney Nichole Kroncke has made an announcement of charges against a Shelbyville man. On Tuesday, 32-year-old Michael Perry is facing one count of unlawful possession of methamphetamine. The charge is a Class 3 felony, with a sentencing range of two to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Perry is also facing one count of theft. The charge is a Class A misdemeanor, which carries a maximum term of 364 days […]

todayJuly 6, 2022 32

Capital Area Region

LLCC to host Workforce and Health Care 101 July 26

Prospective students invited to try out careers

SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) will host Workforce and Health Care 101 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26. Individuals in attendance will be able to try out various career training programs. Registration for the free event is available. Hands-on workforce sessions will be also offered in automotive technology, HVAC, construction, and commercial electrical maintenance. In addition, health care sessions will include nursing (RN, LPN, CNA), surgical technology, neurodiagnostic technology, and occupational therapy assistant. The […]

todayJuly 6, 2022 34

heat advisory

Capital Area Region

Bi-state region again under heat advisory

Expect the remainder of your Independence Day holiday and most of this week to be hot and unbearable in the bi-state region. The National Weather Service in St. Louis has activated a Heat Advisory Sunday afternoon. It will officially be in effect as of noon Monday, July 4. High temperatures and high humidity create hazardous conditions with heat index values between 100 and 105 degrees on Monday. In addition, the heat indexes increase from 105 to 110 on Tuesday and Wednesday. […]

todayJuly 4, 2022 96

Fayette County Hospital Sarah Bush Lincoln

Illinois

Fayette County Hospital fully owned by SBL

VANDALIA -- After tying up some loose ends this week, a Vandalia hospital is officially under full ownership by a Mattoon hospital group. A public hearing was held in Fayette County Court Wednesday. After no objections, Fayette County Hospital is now officially under the full ownership of Sarah Bush Lincoln (SBL). Prior to the acquisition, Fayette County taxpayers were on the hook for $550,000 in annual property taxes for the hospital. Beginning in 2023, that is being discontinued due to […]

todayJuly 2, 2022 26

extreme heat

Illinois

July is Extreme Heat Safety Month

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is sharing tips to beat the heat because July is Extreme Heat Safety Month. "We've already had 100 °+ temperatures for several days in June. It's clear that extreme heat is dangerous," said IEMA Deputy Director Scott Swinford. "Take precautions and reduce your risk to avoid heat exhaustion by staying cool and well hydrated." High temperatures paired with significant humidity can lead to increased risks of cramps, heat illness, heat stroke, and […]

todayJuly 2, 2022 30

Illinois Secretary of State

Illinois

Illinois SoS offices closed Independence Day

SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding motorists that all offices and facilities will not be open on Monday, July 4. The closure is in observance of Independence Day. Facilities operation a Tuesday through Saturday schedule will not be open on Saturday, July 2. Additionally, facilities operating on a weekday schedule is closed on Monday, July 4. Operations for all facilities will resume on Tuesday, July 5. Secretary White reminds all Illinois motorists that expiration dates for […]

todayJuly 1, 2022 4

Farmersville Zion

Illinois

Farmersville church to host ice cream socials

FARMERSVILLE -- As the temperatures rise, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church will be hosting free ice cream socials during the month of July. The socials will be held each Wednesday with the congregation serving homemade ice cream. Toppings and drinks will also be available. The socials will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on those days. "The congregation enjoys the work of love," states the Rev. Micheal Strong, Zion Lutheran pastor. "We are part of the community and enjoy giving […]

todayJune 29, 2022 18

Illinois

Fireworks: leave them to the professionals

202 fireworks related injuries and one death reported during 2021 in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD -- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) encourages everyone to leave fireworks to the professionals. Every year across the state, accidental fires, burn injuries, loss of limbs and deaths occur due to the use of fireworks. "Home fireworks use around the Independence Day holiday is a dangerous tradition that leads to injuries that are preventable by simply leaving fireworks to the professionals," said Illinois State Fire Marshal Matt Perez. "It's important to check with your local […]

todayJune 29, 2022 8

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