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After Blaze in Rivian Parking Lot, Local Fire Dept Does Some EV Fire Myth-Busting
After a fire broke out at a Rivian plant over the weekend, the local fire department is taking the opportunity to dispel myths about electric vehicle fires. "There are many rumors that EV fires cannot be extinguished, or that we have to use specialized chemicals or foam to extinguish them, and that simply isn't true," Matt Swaney, public information officer for the Normal Fire Department in Illinois, tells PCMag.
Retired WTVP executive sworn in as city treasurer until 2025 election
PEORIA (25News Now) - A familiar face will assume the role of Peoria’s city treasurer until the 2025 election. The city council Tuesday night unanimously supported Mayor Rita Ali’s choice of Chester “Chet” Tomczyk to replace Stephen Morris, who resigned in May because of professional and personal obligations.
Construction on Peoria’s new Top Golf facility ‘teed off’ Tuesday
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Hope springs eternal when you step up to the tee for that first drive. That was apparent Tuesday morning when officials from the Peoria Park District and state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth stepped up to the tee and drove the last balls at the Golf Learning Center in Peoria for at least a few months.
NIU football set to clash with Western Illinois in 2024 opener
DeKALB – After an offseason of movements and preparation, college football returns to DeKalb this weekend as NIU plays host to an in-state foe to kick off the 2024 campaign. NIU and Western Illinois University will battle Saturday at Huskie Stadium for the teams’ first meeting since NIU head football coach Thomas Hammock took the reins in 2019.
Rockford-area lawmakers push for early childhood investment as billions in school funding evaporates
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - In the pool of Illinois’ education budget, the state swims toward an $8 billion drop-off. By the end of September, $122 billion in federal pandemic-era funding dries up. That leaves stateline school districts making tough decisions, including Rockford Public Schools (RPS 205) reducing preschool transportation.
Downburst causes damage in Burlington
The National Weather Service said a pronounced downburst caused widespread damage in Burlington on Tuesday night, Aug. 27. A downburst is a sudden rush of wind under and near a thunderstorm. The weather service said the storm knocked down trees, limbs, and powerlines. Five homes had holes in the roofs...
Prairie Players Civic Theatre Presents Always a Bridesmaid
Always a Bridesmaid is a hilarious comedic romp co-written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten and directed by Anne Carman-Hendel. Four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other’s wedding—no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still making “the long walk” for each other, determined to honor that vow. Cast members include: Chloe White, Shari Robinson, Chris Curtis, Stephanie Liljedahl, Mary Ellen Milem, and Sonrisa Nolan.
Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
City of Galesburg Waste Management Collecting Trash Early Through August 30th
Galesburg Waste Management will extend the early start to trash collection through the week due to the high temperatures in the forecast. Trash should be at the curb by 5:30 AM through Friday, August 30, 2024.
Illinois quick hits: Construction workers hurt in collapse; DUI enforcement for Labor Day
Construction workers hurt in collapse Two construction workers were seriously hurt when the unfinished wooden frame they were working on collapsed Wednesday in Casey. The collapse happened at Westside Church of Christ, which has been undergoing renovation this summer. During construction of a 4,500-square-foot addition, the wooden roof trusses came crashing to the ground. The church said both were airlifted to Champaign. ...
$9.2M Illinois Lotto ticket sold at suburban Jewel-Osco grocery store
Did you happen to buy a lotto ticket while grocery shopping at a suburban Jewel-Osco recently? If so, you may be the proud owner of a jackpot winning Lotto ticket worth more than $9 million. According to the Illinois Lottery, the ticket, worth $9.2 million, was sold as part of...
State Police, local forces driven to curtail road rage
Despite being sixth in population, Illinois barely cracks the top 20 in terms of road-rage incidents, according to a new study. Illinois ranked 19th in road-rage incidents, according to the study by H&P Law. The Land of Lincoln scored 58.7 out of 100 in the study. In comparison, Louisiana led...
1 Illinois Place 4th Most Abandoned in US, 1 in 4 Buildings Empty
It's like a modern wasteland. There's one Illinois place that was just ranked as the 4th most abandoned in America where more than 1 out of every 4 buildings is vacant. This new ranking from 24/7 Wall St of the most abandoned zip codes in America reveals the cities and towns in the country where the people aren't, but buildings remain. One Illinois city was declared the 4th most abandoned in the entire country. It's not unusual to see foliage growing out of the buildings you drive by.
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