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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

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

Illinois

Fireworks: leave them to the professionals

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

ACC football schedule 2023 to 2026

Basketball

ACC makes changes to football scheduling model

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) announced some changes to its football scheduling model Tuesday. It allows each team to play every other team in the conference. This will ensure at least one contest per team every four years. The new model with the first four-year cycle in the 15-member conference will take effect in the 2023 season. The schedules are based on a 3-5-5 structure, with each team playing a set of primary opponents every year. Meanwhile, […]

todayJune 29, 2022

Illinois Beach Hotel

Chicagoland Region

Illinois Beach Hotel ready for reservations

ZION -- Reservations are now being accepted at the Illinois Beach Hotel at Illinois Beach State Park in Lake County. The property, which features 92 hotel rooms and a restaurant, will be open to the public this summer. The hotel was facing closure due to an almost year-long hiatus. Guestroom reservations will be available for arrival just in time for the holiday weekend. Under new management, the property is receiving an interior renovation, including all new lobby and guestroom furnishings. […]

todayJune 24, 2022

Illinois 130 Camargo

East Central Illinois Region

Illinois 130 in Camargo closed

CAMARGO -- Illinois Route 130 is closed along a northbound stretch in Camargo for work around a railroad crossing. The Illinois Department of Transportation closed Illinois 130 from Main Street to Hickory Lane on June 20. The closure was necessary for work completion by the Decatur & Eastern Illinois Railroad to replace its crossing with Illinois 130 in Camargo. The closure plan was for seven to ten days, barring any weather complications. Motorists should expect delays, allowing additional time to […]

todayJune 24, 2022

Brianna Kruse

Illinois

Brianna Kruse wins FFA state public speaking

STAUNTON -- Staunton FFA member Brianna Kruse competed on June 14 in the Illinois FFA State Creed Speaking Finals at the state convention in Springfield. This comes after winning the Section 15 and District 3 competitions. Participants present the FFA Creed from memory. They also answer questions about its meaning and purpose. The event boosts students' self-confidence. It does also develop their abilities to communicate in a powerful, professional manner. Kruse was named the top Creed Speaker in Illinois. She […]

todayJune 24, 2022

Tylar Richmiller Quincy

Illinois

Richmiller gets 40 years for sex crimes

QUINCY — Judge Timothy Wessel has sentenced a Quincy man to 40 years in prison. An Adams County jury found Tylar N. Richmiller, 27, guilty of two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault in April. He was also found guilty of four counts of criminal sexual assault. Wessel handed down two ten-year sentences for the predatory criminal sexual assaults. Additionally, he would receive four five-year sentences for the criminal sexual assault charges. All terms are to be in service consecutively. […]

todayJune 22, 2022

Lake Land College

East Central Illinois Region

Lake Land College celebrates Juneteenth

MATTOON -- Lake Land College is coming together with the community to celebrate Juneteenth and recognize the struggles and hardships enslaved peoples fought bravely to overcome as well as the challenges people of color still face today. “We want to take this opportunity to express honor and appreciation for all of the members of our Lake Land College community who have been and continue to be impacted by the events of Juneteenth,” President Josh Bullock said. “It is our pleasure […]

todayJune 16, 2022

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