By: Brett Baldeck, Multimedia Journalist State payments, although late, have finally arrived at Illinois public schools. … (Source)
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Springfield
Girl Scouts Golfing for Empowerment
By: Newschannel 20 Staff Hitting the links to empower young women. The Girl Scouts of Central Illinois hosted the 2nd Annual Legacy for Leadership golf outing today at the rail golf course in Springfield. … (Source)
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Peacekeepers Ride Postponed Due to Weather
Riders showed up from all over Illinois expecting to ride in an event that has grown greatly over the years. “What started as a ride of 25 or 30 people has grown into a ride of more than 300,” Peacekeeper Manager Mylas Copeland said. There were only about 60 that made it today because of […]
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Delavan Residents Volunteer to Clean Tornado Wreckage
The Delavan Fire department was handing out water and had cooling stations set up for volunteers as victims loved ones did there best to turn a nightmarish scene into a more manageable one overnight. “Delavan is a good town,” resident Dave Mammen said. … (Source)
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Homeowner Foils Would-Be Burglars
By: Brendan Cullerton, Multimedia Journalist Springfield police say two would-be burglars, picked the wrong house to break into. … (Source)
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Illinois’ Budget Battle Forces Epilepsy Resource Center To Close
By: Lindsey Hess, Anchor/Reporter Dozens of families in central Illinois are looking for help after the Epilepsy Resource Center in Springfield suspended services July 1. … (Source)
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Top Ten Best and Worst Cities in Illinois
By: Newschannel 20 StaffA new report out says almost half of the top-ten cities not to live in the Land of Lincoln are right here in central Illinois. Danville and Hoopeston were ranked 2nd and 4th, Litchfield is 6th and Decatur came in 10th. … (Source)
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All Hy-Vee Stores Recall Mislabeled Food Product
By: Newschannel 20 Staff A recall warning tonight involving a local grocery store. … (Source)
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Springfield Group Looks to Stop 1880’s Home From Demolition
By: Eric Feldman, Multimedia Journalist A Springfield neighborhood group is trying to save a home from the 1880s from demolition. … (Source)
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Illinois State Museum Says Many Artifacts Could Get Ruined If It Closes
By: Eric Feldman, Multimedia Journalist The Illinois State Museum says millions of artifacts could be at risk of deteriorating if it’s forced to shut down. Chris Widga is an associate curator and the chair of geology at the Illinois State Museum. … (Source)
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