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British Visitor Used 2 Words to Describe Illinois & I’m Ticked
It's true. The one thing that everyone possesses is an opinion. I have no problem with a recent British visitor who had two words to describe Illinois, but he/she/it should have been more polite about it. I can't even remember when this map was first shared on Reddit. I've seen...
Pritzker Signs New Illinois Legislation Increasing Giving And Funding Opportunities For Nonprofits
Quad Cities, Iowa / Illinois—Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed two pieces of legislation that will increase giving and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations and enhance workforce development in Illinois. The Quad Cities region’s three community foundations—Moline Regional Community Foundation, Quad Cities Community Foundation, and Rock Island Community Foundation—all celebrate...
Coroner identifies man struck by train near Philo
PHILO TOWNSHIP, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Coroner has released the name of a man who was struck by a train near Philo on Wednesday afternoon. 32-year-old Michael J. Dixon of Arcola was pronounced dead at the scene — about a quarter-mile east of the railroad crossing and County Road 1500 E — at […]
Allerton to host Reds, Whites, and the Blues concert
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — As a part of its concert series, Allerton Park is hosting a Blues concert Friday night on the Gatehouse Lawn. Billy Galt & The Blues Deacons kicks off the concert at 6 p.m., with James Armstrong following at 7:30 p.m. and playing until 9 p.m. In addition to a cash bar, […]
Urbana doctor explains the rise in at-risk ZIP codes for lead exposure
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is casting a wider net for possible at-risk children when it comes to lead throughout Central Illinois. One Urbana doctor says not to panic, but to be aware of what this means for young children in the areas at risk. As of Monday, IDPH added […]
One arrested for DUI after Decatur rollover crash
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — One person was arrested for driving under the influence after a rollover crash in Decatur Thursday night. According to Decatur Police, the accident happened around 10:30 p.m. on 22nd Street approaching Eldorado Street. A Buick Encore rear ended a Chevrolet Silverado while traveling southbound. The crash caused the Buick to roll […]
Discover the Mobile Museum of Tolerance: A Journey Through History and Humanity
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT) is making its rounds in the Champaign-Urbana area the week of July 15th, offering four different sites and opportunities for the public to tour its exhibits. Here’s the schedule for the MMOT:. Monday, July 15th: Lincoln Square...
Danville Fire Dept. battles late night Fourth of July fire
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Danville firefighters battled a late night fire on the Fourth of July. Firefighters responded to the 300 block of Porter after reports of a garage on fire near a residence. Danville firefighters were quick to extinguish the flames with assistance from additional crews. No injuries were reported, and as of Friday […]
Decatur Fire Dept. extinguishes residential fire Friday morning
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Fire Department responded to a house fire early Friday morning. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene of a residential fire on Cleveland Avenue near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive around 5:20 a.m. When they arrived, they saw flames coming from a window in a back room. Crews were able […]
Illinois man dies of injuries after fireworks accident, police say
A LaSalle County man died early Friday morning after sustaining injuries in a fireworks accident. The LaSalle County Sheriff's Office said that at 12:26 a.m., they were called to 3073 East 12th Road in between LaSalle and Ottawa after receiving a report of an incident involving illegal fireworks. A 25-year-old man was found injured at the scene and transported to OSF Healthcare St. Elizabeth Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
IRS data: Iowans flocking to states with no state income tax
(The Center Square) - Migration data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that thousands of Iowans are leaving the state for Texas and Florida, which have no state income tax. Texas drew nearly 5,000 residents from Iowa but 3,475 Texans left for the Hawkeye state. The state lost a net $68.3 million in adjusted gross income due to more people leaving Iowa for Texas, according to the data. Just over...
Illinois is one of three states that still bans most fireworks
(The Center Square) – The residents of 47 states will be able to celebrate around Independence Day with fireworks, but that’s still not the case in Illinois. Since 1942, the Illinois Pyrotechnic Use Act has prohibited residents from buying and using fireworks other than novelty items like handheld sparklers. There has been a push to allow ground sparklers, which Matt Murphy with Mac Strategies said would keep Illinoisans from buying...
John Deere Laying Off 600+ More Employees
Fox Business’ Michael Dorgan reported on Sat. June 29 that “John Deere, the world’s largest seller of tractors and crop harvesters, has announced another wave of layoffs Friday, telling around 610 production staff at plants in Illinois and Iowa that they will be out of a job by the end of the summer.”
Dozens of US beaches closed or hit with swimming advisories on July Fourth
Dozens of beaches in the U.S. are closed or under swimming advisories on the Fourth of July, as a result of high levels of bacteria in the water. Local and state governments have issued warnings about shores in their own areas but there is no centralized database to determine whether a beach is under a…
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