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‘The damage is extensive.’ Kewanee’s storm fallout in photos
The devastating impact of Monday’s storm on Kewanee residents is widespread, with many residents facing serious financial and consequential effects as a result. Within a few city blocks on the east end of Prospect Street, residents are dealing with entire trees that have fallen onto the roofs of their homes and even downed wires that make returning to their homes unsafe.
Storm sent debris flying into traffic in Iowa: Video
WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa (FOX 9) - A storm sent debris flying into traffic in Windsor Heights, Iowa, on Monday as a tornado moved through the region. Kevin Grimes captured video on his dashcam of the scene while he drove through the storm. Footage of the chaos shows downed trees, damaged street signs, power flashes and captured the sound of tornado sirens.
One more very hot and humid day before it turns cooler
(WAND) - There is one more very hot and humid day for Central Illinois before it turns cooler. After highs in the 90s Monday with real feel temperatures of 105°-115°, it'll be hot and humid again this afternoon. Highs will be near 90°. Storms dropping into Central...
Federal court issues split decision in Illinois inmates’ quest for greater mail and media access
CHICAGO (CN) — Illinois inmates at the Will County Adult Detention Facility won a partial legal victory Monday, with a federal judge in Chicago ruling that several of the jail's media and mail policies violate their civil rights. U.S. District Judge LaShonda Hunt, a Joe Biden appointee, found the...
Peoria police searching for suspects in McDonald’s heist
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria police are looking for a person held up a fast-food restaurant in north Peoria late Monday. According to Semone Roth, a department spokeswoman, the heist occurred at a McDonald’s located in the 7000 block of North University Street, which is less than a block from the intersection with Pioneer Parkway.
Death notices for the Stateline: July 15, 2024
With sadness, we announce the following deaths for Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit in recent weeks:. As chief figure skating instructor at the Wagon Wheel in Rockton, Illinois, she elevated the skating school she started into one of the world’s premier training centers. July 1, 2024:. Kimberly Hudson, 66,...
Scholar Presentation: Dr. Sandra Hindman, “Illuminated Manuscripts,” August 1
Figge Art Museum, 225 West Second Street, Davenport IA. Showcasing exquisite examples of manuscripts from her gallery, Les Enluminures, along with period jewelry, renowned professor, scholar, and gallerist Dr. Sandra Hindman will participate in an August 1 Scholar Presentation at Davenport's Figge Art Museum, providing a rich, historical context for her remarkable artifacts, and delivering an insightful presentation in celebration of the venue's exhibit Illumination: Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts from the Figge Collection.
2024 Mississippi Valley Fair, July 30 through August 4
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 West Locust Street, Davenport IA. Returning to the area for its incredible 104th year, an eagerly awaited six-day festival boasting games, competitions, vendors, and concert sets by more than two dozen national and local acts returns with the 2024 Mississippi Valley Fair, its July 30 through August 4 engagement at Davenport's Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds boasting, as always, grandstand performances by chart-toppers, multi-platinum sellers, and multiple-award winners.
ComEd working to restore power across northern Illinois after Monday’s storms
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — ComEd said it expects to have 80% of power outages in the region restored by 3 p.m. Wednesday after a line of strong storms swept through northern Illinois on Monday night. ComEd Vice-President of Distribution Operations, Mike Martin, said about 430,000 customers lost power state wide, with 295,000 restored by Tuesday […]
Ameren provides information on storm recovery efforts
Ameren Illinois crews have been busy safely restoring power across central and northern Illinois after a severe storm packing high winds knocked out power to nearly 64,000 customers in multiple counties, Monday, July 15. On Tuesday morning, Ameren reported over 3,000 Kewanee customers were without electricity. The company activated its...
Huge Storm Damages Central Illinois Extensively on Monday Night
A big storm moved across central Illinois on Monday night, bringing broad and severe destruction. The 70 mph wind gusts produced the storm resulted in major harm to trees, electricity lines, and houses. On Tuesday morning, residents found tree limbs strewn about their yards and streets. Some houses were hit with fallen branches as well.
Nearly 30 Areas Being Surveyed As Potential Tornado Tracks This Morning
It was an incredible weather event yesterday. Our entire area, at one point or another, was under a tornado warning, and I can’t remember if that’s ever happened before. A handful of tornadoes have already been confirmed, but since it all happened under the cover of darkness and rain, it was impossible to say how many actually occurred. Safe to say…it was A LOT!
4-H events are coming to Illinois in a big way
EASTERN ILLINOIS (WTWO,WAWV)– Over the rest of the month of July Eastern Illinois will play host to a numerous amount of 4-H showcases. Clark, Edgar, and Crawford counties all are having 4-H fairs over the coming weeks allowing all their members a chance to show their hard work on the projects they’ve been spending time on. 4-H members have been working on their projects in several fields from dealing with livestock of all shapes and sizes to clothing and textiles, and more. We will be giving a breakdown of the events and locations as well as links to find more complete info.
Illinois trucking companies push back against Biden’s EPA standards
(The Center Square) – The owner of an Illinois-based trucking company says the latest EPA emissions standards for trucks are implausible. The new rules state that 30% of heavy-duty vocational trucks would need to be zero-emission by 2032. The EPA calculated that new electrified trucks would save operators a total of $3.5 billion in fuel and other costs from 2027 to 2032, paying for themselves in two to four years,...
Sen. Rose leads measure against proposed stricter OSHA firefighting requirements
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Could volunteer fire departments across the state face the risk of losing those who keep you safe? One Central Illinois lawmaker wants to make sure that doesn’t happen. A proposal from OSHA looks to expand protections for first responders including firefighters, but it focuses on increasing training requirements, medical screenings for […]
Illinois High School Cancels Varsity Football Season
Some high school seniors were crushed when their high school decided to cancel the varsity football season. No Football Season For These Illinois High School Seniors. Football is by far my favorite sport. I played for 8 years, 5th grade, and through high school. I had a blast. I wish I could've played in college but I didn't have the size or skills. It was a big part of my life, especially my senior year. I couldn't imagine not having that experience.
Peaches are bountiful again after last year’s poor crop. But it’s more mixed in one Midwest state
The peach crop across the U.S. is much better this summer than it was last year when cold temperatures affected crops in Georgia and South Carolina. Yet in southern Illinois, while some orchards are getting a bumper crop, others are having yet another year of low production. Peach production for...
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