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Petersburg woman dies in Route 97 crash
MENARD COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A 60-year-old Petersburg woman is dead and two people are hurt following a car crash on Route 97 on Saturday. Illinois State Police said it happened north of North Shore Drive in Petersburg Township just before 10 p.m. The victim and a passenger were traveling south in a minivan while […]
Springfield-area woman killed in head-on collision on Illinois 97
A Petersburg woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident when a truck struck her mini van head on on Illinois 97 in Menard County late Saturday night. The 60-year-old was taken by ambulance to Springfield Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced dead in the emergency room. More: Two juveniles arrested in connection to fatal...
State lawmakers grill IDOC officials over potential closure of Logan Correctional Center
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — State lawmakers grilled leaders from the Illinois Department of Corrections Friday about the potential closure of the Logan Correctional Center. IDOC officials told the Commission on Government Forecasting & Accountability that the facility is outdated, but staff argue it could be modernized or Illinois could build a brand new prison in Lincoln.
Baseball Game Preview: Williamsville Heads Out
The Williamsville Bullets will head out on the road to face off against the Lincoln Railsplitters at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Williamsville's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Lincoln's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Williamsville is probably headed into the...
The National Weather Service addresses storm anxiety with educational initiative
(25News Now) - In the wake of recent severe weather outbreaks, many individuals could be experiencing storm related anxiety and stress. With severe weather events becoming more frequent both locally and nationally, understanding and managing the emotional impact of these occurrences is increasingly important. The National Weather Service in Lincoln recently conducted a presentation focused on dealing with storm anxiety, emphasizing the importance of advanced preparation, education, and self-awareness.
Logan County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Logan County listed for $159,900 in April, up 14.2% from the previous month's $140,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 59.9% from $99,900. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Logan County, not houses...
Softball Game Preview: Williamsville Heads Out
The Williamsville Bullets will head out on the road to take on the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Chiefs at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Williamsville is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. Williamsville can't be too worried about heading out to take on Deer Creek-Mackinaw: they...
Illinois Money, Money, Money for Lucas Oil LM Drivers
BATAVIA, OH– The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to a pair of iconic Midwest venues this week as part of the 3rd Annual Illinois Speedweek. The four-race swing through the Land of Lincoln begins with Spoon River Speedway on Wednesday, May 8 before invading Lincoln Speedway on Thursday, May 9. Both of those events, sanctioned by the FloRacing Night in America tour, feature a $20,000-to-win / $1,000-to-start program for Super Late Models.
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