Budzinski Continues Push for National Monument Designation for 1908 Springfield Race Riot Site
By Benjamin Cox on April 18, 2024 at 8:50am
13th District Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski joined the group Monuments For All on the steps of the U.S. Capitol yesterday to continue to implore the Biden Administration to recognize the site of the 1908 Race Riot in Springfield with a national monument. One of Budzinski’s first acts in Congress was joining 16th District Congressman Darin LaHood […]
Barrington Hills Man Charged In IL College Dorm Robbery Pleads Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity
By Benjamin Cox on April 18, 2024 at 8:00am
A man suspected of holding up a group of Illinois College students with a large bladed weapon in December 2022 has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in his case. 27-year old Devin C. Hall of Barrington Hills was charged with two counts of home invasion and two counts of armed robbery without a […]
White Hall To Update Water Treatment Plant
By Benjamin Cox on April 18, 2024 at 7:48am
The City of White Hall will see a major overhaul of its water treatment plant in the near future. The Greene Prairie Press reports that the current water treatment plant on the east side of the city is nearing the end of its mechanical life, is not up to current EPA and building standards, and […]
Memorial Health Accepting Apps for Healthcare Careers Summer Camp
By Benjamin Cox on April 18, 2024 at 7:46am
Memorial Health is accepting applications to a healthcare camp for junior high and high school students coming up this summer. The 3-day healthcare careers summer camp will be held from June 10th-12th from 10AM to 4PM at the Memorial Learning Center, located at 228 West Miller Street, in Springfield. The camp is free to attend. […]
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Organizes Health & Wellness Walk-In Job Fair Tomorrow
By Benjamin Cox on April 17, 2024 at 3:53pm
The Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a special job fair on Thursday at 4 area Healthcare businesses. The Health and Community Services division of the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Health and Wellness Walk-In Job Fair Day on Thursday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce […]
Editorial: Bill to Keep AM Radio in Cars Nearing Threshold To Pass Filibuster
By Benjamin Cox on April 17, 2024 at 10:26am
Dear Readers & Listeners, A bill that is important to us here at WLDS/WEAI has reached a crucial milestone in Congress this past week. Inside Radio reports that HR 3413 or the “AM For Every Vehicle Act” is about to cross the 60-cosponsorship threshold in the Senate, which would give it a supermajority and allow […]
JMS Updates Phone System
By Benjamin Cox on April 17, 2024 at 10:06am
Jacksonville Middle School has been working the last several months to streamline its phone system. JMS Principal Celeste Lashmett says the school receives a heavy call volume and they needed to create an easier approach for parents needing to report absences or make calls to the office: “When calling JMS, please make sure to listen […]
Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation Gets Major Donation from Dot Foods, Inc.
By Benjamin Cox on April 17, 2024 at 10:02am
The Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation has received a major donation from an area employer’s charitable foundation. Yesterday, the Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation announced it had received a $5,000 grant from Dot Foods, Inc. through its charitable giving program. The donation will be used to support the JPSF’s Student Needs Fund, which provides shoes, coats, clothing, […]
Champaign Co. Man Dies After Being Struck By Semi on I-72 Near Bluffs
By Benjamin Cox on April 17, 2024 at 9:59am
A Champaign County man is dead after he was struck by a semi last week near Bluffs. The Scott County Times reports that 34-year old Tyler A. Faulkner of Champaign was struck and killed by a semi last Tuesday, April 9th. According to a report from the Illinois State Police, Faulkner had parked his Chevy […]
IDOT Announces US 67 Repairs Near Carrollton To Begin Monday
By Benjamin Cox on April 17, 2024 at 9:57am
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced upcoming repairs to U.S. 67 near Carollton. The pavement repairs will cause intermittent lane closures on U.S. 67 between Sixth Street and Ponderosa Lane beginning around 7AM on Monday, April 22nd. The work is expected to be completed by the end of April. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, […]