2024.03.1-10 Digest
NPR ILLLINOIS
Teens from 16 schools across Illinois will compete in Springfield in the 2024 Poetry Out Loud contest. They will be vying for a slot in the national event in Washington, D.C., in early May. The state event is free, accessible, and open to the public. It is …
WMBD
Thousands of Special Olympics athletes were in Normal for the annual State basketball tournament. More than 1,400 Special Olympics athletes, from ages eight to 65 competed in this year’s games. Over the next three days, athletes will …
WCIA
Is your high-speed Internet at home actually “high-speed?” A state agency is working to build out a more accurate map of Internet speeds across Illinois and is encouraging residents to participate in a challenge. The Illinois …
WCIA
Fire departments from throughout Central Illinois gained a little insight thanks to a roundtable talk. Almost 10 departments met Saturday morning to educate each other about their experiences while on the job. Firefighters …
WEEK
Starting this weekend, the Chambana Film Festival will host a three-month independent film screening series to prototype their projected full festival debut in 2025. The screenings will take place once a month at the Savoy 16 + …