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MacMurray Athletes Helping Tornado Victims
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- MacMurray Athletes Helping Tornado Victims
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Student athletes from MacMurray College are heading to Washington to do whatever they can to help. Two members of the college's golf team were directly affected by the tornado. One student's home was destroyed, and another has family members who lost theirs. Derek James, who coaches men's and women's golf and the women's basketball team, told us a few players from all three sports came together and decided they needed to do something. That's what we are, James said. We're family. We're more than just a team. We spend lots of time together, and that's one thing around here that we all talk about, is our family. And any time family has a problem, we're there for them.James said what they're doing isn't organized or school sponsored. He said he and his players just feel the need to get involved and make a difference.
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- Red Cross Telethon Phone Lines Open For Donations
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Nearly a dozen tornadoes tore through central Illinois Sunday. From Tazewell County to Champaign County, many people were injured and many more are left without a place to call home. The timing couldn't be worse: just before the holidays.That's why ABC Newschannel 20 has partnered with the American Red Cross to raise money to help put central Illinois back together. Many of these towns, like Gifford and Washington, are still assessing the damage. It could be a few more days before the cleanup can take place. So if you want to help, the best way is to donate to relief organizations like the Red Cross. ABC Newschannel 20 staffers are standing by, ready to take your call at 217-787-7602. Every little bit helps, and all of the money raised will stay in central Illinois.
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- Attorney General Warns of Storm Scammers
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- As thousands of people start picking up pieces of what's left of their homes in the 13 Illinois counties declared state disaster areas, Illinois' Attorney General is issuing a warning.Scammers, known as storm chasers, may hit the tornado-ravaged areas and try to take advantage of those needing home repairs and people left temporarily homeless.-----Simon Petravick nailed tarps on what's left of his Washington home and tried to salvage what's left inside, before the place he's called home for 19 years is gone completely.I think it'll be knocked down. I've been talking to State Farm and they've been working with us to take care of things, he said.As Simon and his family plan to rebuild, so do thousands of others left temporarily homeless after an EF4 tornado ripped through his central Illinois community Sunday.Many will seek home repair contractors--and may end up out of thousands of dollars if they fall prey to scammers.It happens far more than people think it does, said Scott Mulford, a...
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- Rantoul High Schoolers Give to Tornado Relief Efforts
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Rantoul Township High School students are coordinating multiple efforts to help the Gifford community with tornado relief.The RTHS Future Farmers of America are cleaning up local farms, and the National Honor Society is donating all the money they raise for a leadership conference to the victims instead.High school senior John Abner said students were moved to help after seeing the devastation.With the volunteers and being closed down right now, we're restricted, Abner said. Then we thought it would be a really good idea to reach out and give our money to them, since we have other chances to fundraise for the Inspire conference.The school is also collecting basic essentials like toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and towels to donate to victims.
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- Insurance Companies Slammed with Claims After Tornado
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Illinois-based insurance companies are dealing with thousands of claims in the wake of Sunday's tornadoes. Insurers say to help them deal with the call volume, you should know your insurance provider and your agent. It's also good to have a copy of your policy handy and know specifics about the damage.If you're calling about your car or your roof, agents say to be careful before hiring contractors to do any needed work.If the contractor comes to you and says, 'hey, I can do your roof repair,' or 'I can secure your property,' or 'I can trim those trees back for you,' you want to make sure that you ask for proof of insurance, Jeannie Norton of Prairie State Insurance Agency said. If they're reputable, it's not going to be a problem.Meanwhile, the state is offering free insurance counseling for victims in Tazewell County. Click here for more information.
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- Paxton Clinic Welcomes Gifford Pets
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Severe weather has not only impacted people in Gifford, but also their pets. One animal clinic in Paxton has opened its doors to homeless and injured dogs and cats as their owners pick up the pieces.Animal Clinic of Paxton is offering services to the people and animals of Gifford hit by a tornado. As the people start recovery efforts, the animals need a safe place to go and heal.This is Achilles, and he's a German shepherd, as you can see, owner and head veterinarian Kim Bunag said. From what his owner told me, he was outside when the storm hit, in his doghouse, and a tree fell and smashed his doghouse to pieces.Achilles suffered cuts on his nose, but the clinic is treating the injury free of charge.He's doing much better, Bunag said. He's been here for about 24 hours, and his nose looks 10 times better than it did yesterday.Fourteen other animals are being treated at the Paxton clinic. Customers said they couldn't be in better hands.I've been taking my dogs here for the last two years...
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- NWS: 11 Tornadoes Touched Down Sunday in Illinois
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- The National Weather Service says at least 11 tornadoes touched down in Illinois early Sunday afternoon. Six people were killed across the state. It's Illinois' highest death toll from a tornado from a single November day.Officials said the town of Washington, in Tazewell County, was hit by one of two EF4 tornadoes recorded Sunday, with winds peaking at 190 miles per hour.The Washington tornado was on the ground for some 46 miles.Officials in Washington say 1,000 homes were damaged.Mayor Gary Manier said they've gotten offers of support from as far away as Italy, and even the Philippines--amazing when you consider that more than 6,000 people died their in the wake of super typhoon Haiyan 10 days ago.
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- Six More Counties Declared Disaster Areas
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Six more Illinois counties are officially declared disaster areas. Gov. Pat Quinn made the announcement today, bringing the total number of disaster designations to 13 following the storms that blew through Sunday.The newest counties on the list are Douglas, Jasper, Pope, Wabash, Wayne, and Will.At least six people died and hundreds of homes were destroyed Sunday.At least two of the tornadoes had a preliminary designation of EF4--the second-strongest rating.The disaster designations make it easier to get state resources to hard-hit communities.
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- Gifford Residents Cleaning Up Tornado Damage
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- UPDATED November 18, 6:00 p.m.The damage from Sunday's storms wasn't limited to Tazewell County. Another strong tornado also slammed through parts of Champaign County in east-central Illinois.Today, homeowners in the town of Gifford are checking out the aftermath of the storm firsthand, while workers continue to clean up debris. ABC Newschannel 20's Kim Shine has more from residents as they work to rebuild their lives.
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- Washington Residents Pulling Together After Tornado
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- 4:15
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Hundreds of residents in central Illinois are left with next to nothing after a late and rare round of severe weather hit the Midwest this weekend.The town of Washington has officially been declared a disaster area by Gov. Pat Quinn. An EF-4 tornado ripped through the town Sunday morning. Nearly 400 homes were destroyed, and thousands more were damaged.The town is officially closed off for security reasons, but some people have been able to get into the city to assess the damage. Now, they are cleaning up and remembering what it was like when the tornado hit.I was sitting in my living room, Washington resident Simon Petravick said. I looked over my shoulder, and the sky is spinning. Debris and birds flying around. And I said to my wife, let's just get down into the basement.That's when an EF-4 tornado struck Simon Petravick's Washington home.We heard wood popping, Petravick said. Things flying around. It was a very short time, maybe 30 seconds, and it was all over.Now, Petravick is try...
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- Springfield Firefighters Deployed to Washington
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- UPDATED November 18, 5:28 p.m.This morning, 10 members of the Springfield Fire Department's Technical Rescue Team deployed to Washington to help with rescue efforts there.They join hundreds of others now working around the clock to help in the devastated areas. The arduous task will taken them block-to-block, clearing the way so that residents can safely return, and helping those in need.The task today was to search out a 262-unit apartment complex that was totally leveled. They are down to about eight to 10 apartments that, as of right now, they don't have any way to get into those apartments because of the level of collapse and devastation, Springfield Fire Chief Ken Fustin said. The members of the tactical team have been through extensive training in confined space, collapse, and high-angle rescue. Fustin said he expects the crew to remain in Washington for 24 to 48 hours, but it all depends on whether they need more time to complete their task.
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- Six Hospitalized: Tornado Hits Gifford in Champaign County
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- UPDATED November 17, 11:53 p.m.More than 200 homes were damaged or destroyed during a tornado that hit Gifford this afternoon. Safety crews from multiple counties blocked off streets and helped move people to safety. Six people were sent to area hospitals. No fatalities were reported.Champaign County officials closed the town, except to residents. The Red Cross set up emergency shelter at the Country Health Nursing Home nearby for those without shelter. It's amazing. When you look and see these houses, it's incredible. They've just literally caved in or blown over and it's just amazing nobody was seriously hurt or killed, said Champaign County Sheriff Dan Walsh.The county Emergency Management Agency reported this was one of three tornadoes to hit Champaign County.A boil order has been issued for Gifford. County officials will hold a press conference Monday morning. For more information, visit the Champaign County Emergency Management Agency on Facebook.
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- Tornado Levels Entire Neighborhoods in Washington, IL
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- UPDATED November 17, 11:24 p.m.In the blink of an eye, lives were changed and homes lost in many central Illinois communities early Sunday afternoon.A late and rare severe weather outbreak spawned dozens of tornadoes across the Midwest, forcing hundreds from their homes. The National Weather Service reports that nearly 80 tornadoes touched down across Illinois, Indiana, and elsewhere. One of the hardest hit areas is Washington, Ill., a town of about 10,000 people in Tazewell county just east of Peoria. State officials say one person was killed in that storm, and dozens of people were treated for injuries.Damage from the confirmed tornado in Washington can be seen all over. The cell that hit there was a part of a much larger severe weather outbreak that claimed four other lives across Illinois.Officials said at least two deaths were reported in Massac County in far southern Illinois. And the Washington County coroner in southern Illinois said two people died in the town of New Minden, a...
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- 250-500 Homes Damaged in Washington Tornadoes
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- UPDATED November 18, 7:00 a.m.Illinois State Police estimate between 250 and 500 homes were lost in the tornado that hit Washington Sunday. Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to tour the damage this morning around 11:00 a.m.ABC Newschannel 20's Alicia Lewis has a morning update on the storm damage in Washington.
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- Wind, Not Tornados, Causes Damage in Menard and Christian Counties
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- UPDATED November 17, 7:54 p.m.While tornadoes touched down only in a few spots in Illinois, heavy winds were common all over.Some of the harder hit areas included Christian and Menard County.In Christian County, on the blacktop between Nokomis and Taylorville, two miles worth of power lines were blown over by winds gusting over harvested fields. As they fell, the poles trapped several motorists.Jenny Bell and her daughter were driving on the blacktop, when the wind really started to pick up. So Bell decided to pull into a nearby driveway .We pulled in immediately right before, she said. I turned around, and i could see the power lines were just on the tail of the truck, so we pulled even more and we just kind of stayed there. Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp said the road will likely be closed until Monday morning at least. He said it was lucky no one was hurt. They were smart, he said of the drivers. They used their head; they stayed in their vehicle. That's what concerns ...
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- ABC NEWSCHANNEL 20 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ABC NEWSCHANNEL 20! JINGLE BELLS!
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- ABC NEWSCHANNEL 20 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ABC NEWSCHANNEL 20! DECK THE HALLS!
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- Businesses Pleased With Holiday Walk, Hope More Will Shop Downtown Year Round
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- More than 30 businesses are participating in this year's holiday walk. Owners say they were anticipating large crowds for the first night. They hope those shoppers will return, well after the holiday season. It's world class. Springfield Downtown is something that cannot be replicated anywhere, said Marilyn Kushak, owner of Widow at Windsor Antiques. The trees are out, lights are strung and Santa is on his way. With the holiday season comes more opportunities, for downtown shopping. Clearly December is very very busy for us. So we make sure that we have made our trips to Europe and have all the shipments back, said Windsor. Widow At Windsor Antiques has been in business for more than 8 years. They have used their location downtown as an advantage by supporting the annual holiday walk for another year. When we started up our business people thought we would be moving out and going to the suburbs and we said no, we want to support downtown, said Windsor. The Old Capitol Holiday Walks enc...
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- Fellow Catholics Protest Bishop's Same-Sex Marriage "Exorcism"
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Gov. Pat Quinn signed the bill allowing same-sex marriage into law this afternoon. The news is drawing mixed reactions here in Springfield.
During the signing, Catholic bishop Thomas Paprocki held prayers of exorcism at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Springfield.
But a group outside the church wanted their voices to be heard as well. The ran didn't stop this small group of protesters--many of whom said they are fellow Catholics.
Those same-sex marriage supporters started to gather around 3 p.m. Many held signs and pictures of those close to them who are gay or lesbian.
Tonight's service, called Prayers of Supplication and Exorcism in Reparation for the Sin of Same-Sex Marriage, comes the same day Gov. Pat Quinn signed the same-sex marriage bill.
Many protestors said tonight's service was planned for all the wrong reasons.
I think the bishop is looking for publicity, and I...
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- November 15 Viewer Photo Friday: First Snow of the Season
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Viewer photos of the first snowfall of the season.
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- Fact of the Day - November 15
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Did you know: on average, it takes between 12 and 14 dates before couples will trade house keys.
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- Ric Kearbey at the Ansar Shrine Circus
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- ABC Newschannel 20's Ric Kearbey does a live weather broadcast from the Ansar Shrine Circus November 8, 2013.
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- Business Owners Have Own Agenda to Revitalize Downtown Springfield
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Business owners say it's a problem that has been years in the making, street corners empty in Downtown Springfield. Now, some of those business owners are taking it upon themselves to fix the problem. For as long as Carolyn Oxtoby can remember, Springfield downtown revitalization has been an ongoing effort. She lives in the city, and owns 5 buildings, inheriting some of them during a downturn. That was in the 80's or so when the downtown was in very bad shape. White Oaks was going up and all the retail left and went out west, said Oxtoby. That's still the problem. Plenty of available space is downtown, but expansion continues elsewhere. That's happening all over the country. Cities are moving out and the retail and downtown parts of the city are moving out to the suburbs, said Oxtoby. One business that is taking advantage is Gyros Stop. They opened their 3rd Springfield location on Wabash Avenue. There is a lot of traffic here on the west end especially around the holidays with the mal...
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- Pay It Forward: Springfield Stitches for a Cause
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Before our eyes, the homeless population in this area has exploded. One local woman isn't just sitting back and watching. She's using her talents to comfort the homeless and others she finds in need. That woman is the winner of this month's Pay It Forward award and a $500 check from County Market to go with it.
We started in 2008. I wanted to learn to knit a sweater for my dog-which I still owe her, award winner and Springfield Stitches for a Cause founder Tracie Blaise said.
Quickly after starting a group for local knit wits, folks with yarn on the brain like herself, she got a higher calling.
She is our fearless leader. She's our inspiration and she's very humble about it. She just says that she finds the need and makes it evident to us, Molly Polly of the group said.
People typically associate knitting with old ladies and she's definitely not that. It's a group of very youthful people, Deb Janik, who is also a part of the group, said.
Under Bla...
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- November 1 Viewer Photo Friday: Halloween Costumes
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Some of our favorite Halloween costume photos submitted by ABC Newschannel 20 viewers.
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- Liz Foster's Fiance Proposes on Live TV
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Liz Foster's fiance, Justin, proposes live on First News at 5.
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- Viewer Photo Friday - October 11
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- From Sunrise This Morning October 11, 2013.
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- Sunrise Crew Discusses "Rent-A-Friend"
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Andrew Hansen's Fact of the Day was about how Japan offers Rent-A-Friend programs for people. As you can imagine, Natalie Sparacio and Joe Crain had a little too much fun with this one!
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- Springfield Art Association Celebrates 100 Years
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- It's not every year an organization turns 100. The Springfield Art Association is celebrating its centennial--on the property it's owned since 1913. Group members said the birthday comes during a time when art is being forced out of schools. ABC Newschannel 20's Glenn Marshall reports on how the association is filling the void.
This story aired on ABC Newschannel September 21, 2013.
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- ABC Newschannel 20 Celebrates 60 Years
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- ABC Newschannel 20 is celebrating 60 years in Springfield. Our first broadcast was September 30, 1953. How many of these old logos do you remember?
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- FAIR FEATURE: Through a Child's Eyes
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Ever see those kids who can't sit down, while their parents can't wait to sit down? The Illinois State Fair is the perfect place to find just that. ABC Newschannel 20 photojournalist Jonathon Christians shows us the fair through the eyes of children.
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- FAIR FEATURE: Society Horse Show
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- ABC Newschannel 20 photojournalist Paul Elders shares the sights and sounds of the Society Horse Show.
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- FAIR FEATURE: Aussie Kingdom
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- This year at the state fair, the Happy Hollow area is playing host to a new exhibit called Aussie Kingdom. It gives fairgoers an up-close experience with animals you can't find anywhere in North America.ABC Newschannel 20 chief photographer Adam Theilken takes us on a trip to Australia--without leaving the fairgrounds.
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- FAIR FEATURE: Machine Gun Kelly
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- People come from all over the state to test their steady aim and sharpshooting skills at the Illinois State Fair--whether it's for bragging rights, or that elusive stuffed animal.ABC Newschannel 20 photojournalist Chris Brooks takes a look at Machine Gun Kelly.
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- FAIR FEATURE: Sky Glider
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Of all the rides and attractions the Illinois State Fair offers, one of the most popular can be seen from pretty much anywhere on the fairgrounds--and can easily get you from one side to the other. ABC Newschannel 20 photojournalist Zach Baliva takes us on a ride on the Sky Glider.
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- FAIR FEATURE: High Dive Show
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Once again this year, the high dive show on Central Avenue at the Illinois State Fairgrounds proves to be a big draw. With world class diving from impressive heights, it's no wonder.ABC Newschannel 20 photojournalist Stephen Bourque gives us an in-depth look at what it takes to put this show on.
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- Calmer Corn Heads Owner Makes Huge Impact
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- He's a farmer, inventor, public speaker, researcher and CEO. The owner of Calmer Corn Heads is from the small town of Alpha, Illinois, but he works to leave a giant impression on the world of agriculture.
Necessity is the mother of invention, said Marion Calmer, CEO of Calmer Corn Heads. Calmer is the inventor of the world's first 30 row corn head that was showcased at this year's farm progress show. Calmer said, It has all the bells and whistles on it...hydraulic plates, it has chopping stalk rolls, it has auto header height so it will automatically raise and lower as it goes through the field.
Calmer designed the corn head for an Iowa farmer who wanted to plant ultra narrow corn rows and requested a 12 inch row corn head. I said we will go home and take a look at it, I called him back and said we can do it, said Calmer.
It was the middle 1980's, when Calmer began doing on-farm research. Calmer is a promoter of narrow row corn, and works...
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- Local Man Donates Garden Produce
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- A local man is donating produce from his garden to help those less fortuante. Harish Bhatt grows several different types of produce in the community garden at the Capital Area Career Center. He says about 16% of Americans go hungry each day. Bhatt donates up to 50 pounds of vegetables to St. John's Breadline nearly every other week. Try to help them get as much food as possible for the people who need it. Because a lot of people go hungry that don't have enough to eat two times a day, said Bhatt. It takes Bhatt about an hour and a half to water all of his plants every night. He's says it's worth all the hard work to help those in need.
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- Union Workers Celebrate Labor Day
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Whether you celebrate with a picnic, parade or a day on the lake, Labor Day is a time to relax and celebrate the worker's holiday.Area Labor Unions and local organizations supporting labor marched down the streets of Springfield this morning to raise awareness for public employment. It's just bringing everyone together. It shows us getting the support out here for all the unions and the jobs, said Martin Winkler, a local cement mason. But the day didn't end there....several labor unions came together at Center Park to continue the celebration with a picnic. Allan Lauher said, Having food, fellowship, hopefully we'll be out playing some games. Just a chance to get together and enjoy each other.And for those in labor unions, there's a lot to celebrate. Really we're fighting for everybody. Everybody's benefited from what we've done...as far as 40 hour work weeks, eight hour days, vacations, paid holidays, said Gary Shepherd of IBEW of Local 193. After several years of the United States ...
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- Katie Heinz Leaves ABC 20
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- We did a toast to Katie Heinz at the end of our 6 p.m. show in honor of her last show at ABC Newschannel 20. Katie is moving to Indianapolis to report on government there. We wish her the best!
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- Exhibitors Highlight New Products at Farm Progress Show
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- The Farm Progress Show in Decatur is officially underway and organizers are expecting a record turn-out. It's the largest Farm Progress Show ever and gives exhibitors the perfect opportunity to showcase their new products. ABC NewsChannel 20's Lindsey Hess spoke with Paul Williams of Kubota.
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- Decatur Salvation Army Collecting Food Donations at Farm Progress Show
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- The Farm Progress Show is here and those who attend have the opportunity to give back to the community of Decatur. The Salvation Army is collecting non-perishable food items at Gate 9 to stock their pantry. Officials with the Salvation Army say their food pantry is in high demand over the summer months because of children being on break. They're hoping the Farm Progress Show will help them fill their empty shelves. ABC News Channel 20's Lindsey Hess spoke with Captain Wes Dalberg of the Decatur Salvation Army.
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- Word's First 30 Row Corn Head at Farm Progress Show
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- The Farm Progress Show is the place to be this week to see the latest trends in agriculture machinery and the newest products on the market. Over the years, corns rows have gotten more and more narrow resulting in higher yields per acre. Now the corn can be harvested more efficiently with the world's first 30 row corn head. ABC NewsChannel 20's Lindsey Hess spoke with the inventor of the corn head, Marion Calmer, CEO of Calmer Corn Heads.
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- Old Capitol Blues & BBQs is Underway
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- A 10-year-old Springfield tradition kicked off tonight. Whether you like your barbecue Memphis, Kansas City or Carolina style, the Old Capitol Blues BBQs has it all.
The event will be held tonight from 5:00-midnight and Saturday from noon-midnight. The BBQ competition features rib, pulled pork, brisket, chicken and more.
ABC NewsChannel 20's Lindsey Hess spoke with Tim Farley of Fardog's All Star Barbecue, who's competing at the festival.
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- BUNN-O-Matic Renovates Family Service Center
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- The Family Service Center in Springfield now has a renovated and updated facility thanks to some helping hands from BUNN-O-Matic. Employees from BUNN have been volunteering their time on evenings and weekends this past month to renovate the building. Friday morning, they kicked off the final day of work with a celebration.
BUNN employees get paid time off to participate in service projects.
Erin Predmore, Executive Director of the Family Service Center, said the updated center will mean a lot to the families who utilize their organization.
We do visitations with children and their parents, and the kids are in foster care, said Predmore. Having a fun visitation room with colors and murals all over the wall--it's just a a nice reframe for their experience of some other things that might be going on in their life right now.
The total cost of the renovation was nearly $30,000.
Officials with Bunn-O-Matic said the...
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- Springfield School District Cracking Down on Bullying
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- It's back to school time and for most kids in our area, that means bullying could rear it's ugly head again. The Springfield School District is fighting back. New resources are in place for students who feel they're being tormented at school.The Springfield School District has implemented a bullying curriculum for all grade levels. That's good news for parents who say they're concerned about their kids being bullied at school.Springfield mom, Valerie Brooks, picks up her kids from school every afternoon....after spending the day worrying about how they were treated by other students. She said, I try to protect them the best that I can, but it's like, when I drop them off at school, they're in the school's hands.The Springfield School District implemented a bullying policy last year, but as are all new programs, it's a work in progress. Teacher Instructional Leader Kelly Scholtis said, Bullying is under-reported. it ends up being reported as fighting, disrepect, all those other types ...
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- Light Up the Night for Zoe and Peyton
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- Thousands of people all reached through social media are honoring two siblings killed in a weekend car crash.
A roadside memorial for 15-year-old Zoe and 17-year-old Peyton O'Neil is growing everyday. It honors the two Triopia Junior-Senior High School students, siblings and athletes who were taken so sudden.
They both had that smile that could light up the room, Triopia Grade School Principal Jamie Hobrock said.
You walk down the hallway and see them, walk into the classroom and see them and they just brighten the room, Triopia School teacher Karen Werries said.
Light up the room, brighten the room, everyone we spoke with seemed to use those words.
How appropriate that a Facebook tribute with thousands of followers chose light as a way to remember.
I heard about the wreck and it just really kinda got to me, Morganne Sharrow said.
Sharrow is the 14-year-old girl behind all the posting. She didn't know the siblings but felt she had...
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- Farm Progress Show Gears up for Big Event
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- What's known as the Detroit Auto Show of farm shows is just days away. Exhibitors are busy setting up for this year's Farm Progress Show in Decatur. The show will run next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and will give area farmers the chance to view new products and the latest technology in farming.This year's show is bigger than ever with 13 acres of more space on the grounds. Matt Jungmann, the Farm Progress National Events Manager said, I think we're setting a high watermark every year with the expansion of the facility. We've completely filled the area inside the fence and now expanded outside the fence into what used to be a parking lot to create an annex for everybody that's new that wasn't with us in 2011.One challenge Farm Progress officials face is the corn crop isn't ready to be harvested for in-field equipment demonstrations. As an alternative, a runway style show will be held. Bleachers will be set up and the equipment will go by as representatives talk about each piece.
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- Shamed Son is Forced to Wear a Sign
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- A mom is dealing with public scrutiny after she chose to publicly shame her son because he was stealing things. Kelly Howell says, she and her husband had simply run out of options. Eventually the two decided their 8 year-old son would stand on the sidewalk wearing a sign that read, I steal from my parents. Some neighbors complained and the cops were even called. While Howell doesn't face any charges she is dealing with a public backlash after a Buffalo news station reported it. But some of that scrutiny stems from Howell's own criminal record.
- Title
- Free Dental Exams At the Fair
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- All around the fair are stands full of taffy, lemonade, elephant ears, and so much more.While you're chowing down, the Illinois Department of Health is giving you an opportunity to get free dental screenings through out the fair. Again the screenings come at no cost.All you need to do is fill out a waiver and sit in the seat. Today, dental students from SIU Dental School in Alton were here helping out.They were also letting people know about mouth cancer, and keeping kids teeth healthy. I like getting my students here. The two students with me are fourth year dental students. So they get to come out and do something out in the community. Number one, it gets them out of our clinics, right their doing something completely different. Number two, their doing a free service for little kids, Dr. Poonam Jainj said.Here's a reason why parents may want to take advantage of these free dental screenings, Illinois state law requires kids going into kindergarten, second grade, and the sixth grade t...
