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How to tell if cicadas are ready to emerge in your yard: Illinois Extension
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A rare cicada emergence will take place in Central Illinois very soon. But there’s no need to bug out — University of Illinois Extension is sharing how to tell if they’re set to appear in your yard. It is the first time since 1803 that two broods — XIII and XIX — […]
Illinois community celebrates as 2nd-grader returns home cancer-free
CHATHAM, Ill. - An Illinois community fully supported and showed up to celebrate a local second-grader who returned home cancer-free after a successful surgery. Video of the heartwarming moment showed police and neighbors in Chatham coming out for the celebration on Saturday. Judah Collins had been undergoing chemotherapy since August...
Making the grade: These are the 5 top rated public high schools in the Springfield area
Four Springfield-area schools made its way to the top 200 public high schools in Illinois, according to a new report from U.S. News & World Report. Nearly 18,000 public high schools nationwide were ranked based on their performance on state assessments, graduation rates and how well they prepare students for college.
Estenson Competing With World of Outlaws and IRA Outlaw Sprint Series This Week
A trio of races in a four-day span encompasses a busy week for Tim Estenson, who has patiently waited to return to racing since his season-opening victory. The team was unable to compete last weekend when the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series doubleheader at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, was cancelled because of inclement weather.
Cancer trends: Common types & risk factors revealed
'Army of People' show up to celebrate homecoming of second-grader who beat cancer. Police and neighbors in Chatham, Illinois, celebrated a local second-grader returning home cancer-free after a successful surgery, as seen in a heartwarming video from Saturday, April 27. (Credit: Chatham IL Police Department via Storyful) Almost 40% of...
Davis Lipscombe Scores Career First Pro Late Model Win at Virginia Motor Speedway; Adkins, Heath, and Hubbard Also Grab Wins
Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville, VA, led flag-to-flag in a flawless run to score his first win in the Victory Lap Pro Late Model 30 lap feature. With the field battling for position behind him, Lipscombe went unchallenged and went on to score his career-first Pro Late Model victory. “We have...
Memorial Health Flag-Raising Ceremonies Locations and Times
All five Memorial Health Hospitals will host flag-raising ceremonies on Tuesday, April 30th, signifying support during National Donate Life Month. Attending the event will be hospital officials and representatives from Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network and Saving Sight, they will share words for those in the public who wish to attend.
Thiel gears up for WoO/IRA stretch May 1-4
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (April 29, 2024) - Mother Nature has been a burden to most of the open wheel world, and that includes “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel, who lost another scheduled weekend of competition at the Sprint Car Capital of the World. Fortunately, it won’t be long before action heats up again, as the Sheboygan, Wisconsin, native is ready to venture south to Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois, for a one-night shootout with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series.
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