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Springfield man arrested for DUI after hitting four vehicles
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Springfield man is under arrest for aggravated DUI and other charges after police said he drunkenly crashed his car into four other vehicles and tried to leave the scene. The crash and arrest happened Sunday night. Police officials said four cars parked in the area of 15th and Ash Streets […]
Generous servings with a good, golf-like atmosphere await you at this Springfield business
Credit/debit cards accepted: Yes. Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 11p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 8p.m. My order: This new indoor golf facility with golf simulator bays, indoor putting, chipping green and training area offers appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and pizza. Breakfast offered subject to availability. We chose to sit in the dining area by the putting and chipping green where it was light and quiet but featured plenty of TV monitors to watch golf and other sports. My son ordered the Chicken Dippers with fries ($14), and my golf-enthusiast companion and I split a Master’s Burger with a half-pound beef patty and pimento cheese. (For those who don’t follow golf, that cheese defines the iconic culinary staple of Augusta National’s famous pimento cheese sandwich popular during The Masters tournament.)
Moving Pillsbury Forward says trespassers are stripping copper from site
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The organization dedicated to demolishing and redeveloping Springfield's former Pillsbury Mills site says that there has been an increase in metal theft at the site. Moving Pillsbury Forward has made multiple police reports of theft and trespass over recent weeks. Progress at the site has...
Reclassifying marijuana would be big for Illinois dispensaries
The Biden administration's plan to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug could have a major impact on legal weed in Illinois.The big picture: Easing federal marijuana restrictions could clear hurdles for the cannabis industry, and allow for scientific research on the drug's effects. Zoom in: This move could give small businesses access to federal tax deductions they hadn't had previously, experts tell Axios. Some industry insiders estimate that marijuana businesses currently give away 70% of their revenue to taxes. What they're saying: "Illinois businesses will save a lot more money," Grown In publisher Brad Spirrison tells Axios. "It also...
Deadline approaching for Illinois residents to get a REAL ID
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — One year from now, Illinois residents will be required to possess a REAL ID card to board flights and visit certain federal offices. After May 7th, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will no longer accept identification that does not meet the standards established in the REAL ID Act of 2005, […]
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