(Photo By Flickr User Inventorchris) April is national distracted driving awareness month. Illinois State Police want you to know they notice when you swerve in and out of the lines and look down at your phone. Since January, ISP District 9 has written 153 citations and warnings for distracted driving. Besides cell phone use,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Elizabeth) Students at Butler Elementary and other Sangamon County Schools are launching the “Illinois Proud Penny Drive” to help purchase a historic Abraham Lincoln artifact. The artifact contains the certification of Lincoln’s “good moral character” and permitted him to start his law career in Springfield. According to WAND-TV, students are…… MORE
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(Photo By Flickr User zombieite) Preparing your tax returns may not be the most enjoyable effort — and that has companies trying to leverage that sentiment with the increasingly common “tax day freebie.” Dozens of national and local businesses are rolling out discounts and deals on April 17th, this year’s deadline for filing federal…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski) “Hey family, do you know anybody or anyone who could be nominated “Illinoisan Of The Day?” The nomination period is now open for the Illinoisan of the day honor at this year’s Illinois State Fair. The qualifications for Illinoisan Of The Day are as follows: *Nominees…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Daniel Gregory) Grammy Award-winning artist Chance the Rapper will deliver this year’s commencement address to graduates of Dillard University. The school’s 82nd Commencement ceremonies for more than 200 graduates will be held Saturday, May 12, at 8 a.m. on the campus’ historic Avenue of the Oaks. According to The Associated…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Michael O’ Brien) Yvonne Staples, whose voice and cleverness powered the success of the Staple Singers, has died at age 80. According to The Associated Press & WGEM-TV, the Chicago, IL funeral home Leak and Sons said she died Tuesday at her home in The Windy City. Staples’ family gospel…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mickey) “Say there family, do you want to live a little longer? If so, start attending more concerts!” A new study has revealed a direct link between regular concert attendance and a longer life expectancy. The study, conducted by O2 and behavioral science expert Patrick Fagan of Goldsmith University, suggests…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Matthew Rutledge) The Springfield & Central Illinois African American History Museum will continue its tribute to the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Assassination Dr. King by presenting a tribute to his legacy of Non-Violent Advocacy and Activism. Robert Moore, retired U.S. Marshal, leads a workshop/discussion on non-violence and activism…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Todd Quinn) According to pjstar.com, the Peoria Rivermen chose tradition over innovation Sunday in the SPHL’s inaugural Challenge Round selection show. The Number 1-seeded Rivermen, selected Number 8 seed Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs as their first-round playoff opponent in a best-of-3 series that starts Wednesday in Roanoke, VA. Here’s the…… MORE
