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‘Strong-extreme’ Northern Lights forecasted with viewing even farther south
The forecast for Northern Lights has been beefed up in all aspects. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has increased the percentage chances of moderate, and strong-to-extreme strength geomagnetic storms. SWPC has also widened the time period in which they feel we could have a geomagnetic storm producing Northern...
Big Lots Suddenly Closing 50 More Stores Including 2 in Illinois
It's been a challenging year for Big Lots after they've closed hundreds of stores and it doesn't appear they're done yet. Today, it was revealed that they are shuttering 50 more stores permanently and that includes at least 2 more in Illinois. You can add 50 more stores to the...
Reports Say a Mayor in Illinois Was Just Evicted From Her Home
Here's something that's hard to understand. I've seen multiple reports today that a mayor in Illinois is now without a home after she was served with an eviction notice. Times are hard and the struggle is real for many in Illinois and the rest of America, but what I'm seeing today defies logic. Yahoo News, Patch and several other media outlets are reporting there's a Chicago-area mayor who just got the notice that she's being evicted.
Illinois Restaurant Earns Spot on America’s Best List – But for How Long?
America's Best Restaurants for 2024 features an Illinois restaurant "for now." According to the New York Times, this ever-changing list of the top 50 spots for a meal in America means restaurants are constantly being added and removed. Keep Reading: Here Are The First Reviews Of The New Capri Opening...
Illinois quick hits: Young driver admits fault in fatal semi-crash; tax dollars for grocery stores announced
Young driver admits fault in fatal semi-crash A federal report on a tanker truck crash a year ago in central Illinois that spilled a toxic chemical and killed five people includes an interview with a 17-year-old Ohio girl who concedes that she cut off the truck when she passed it with the minivan she was driving. About 500 people were evacuated for hours after the accident to spare them exposure to the hazardous plume from the chemical used by farmers to add nitrogen fertilizer to...
4th Most Popular Fast Food Brand Only Has 23 Illinois Locations
I love this brand, but I can't remember ever going in one of their locations. Maybe this is the reason. It's the 4th most popular fast food brand in America, but there are only 23 Illinois locations. Eat This Not That just shared this new ranking of the most popular...
Thieves Break Into Illinois’ World Famous Restaurant
No person or place is safe from thieves in Illinois, even a world-famous restaurant. There is a huge crime problem in Illinois. The thieves in our state have no fear so everyone and everything is a target. The robberies are happening a lot more often here and there is no sign of a let up.
3 Important Things to Remember Before Raking Up Leaves in Illinois
Fall is definitely in the air in Illinois, and with it comes the dreaded chore of raking leaves. But before you grab the rake and start gathering piles, here are 3 very important things to remember. First Sign of Fall in Illinois. According to the calendar, Fall doesn't begin until...
New Horror Movie Shot In Illinois Will Make You Look At Haunted Houses Differently
People throughout Illinois flock to haunted houses every October for the adrenaline-pumping scares, but what if the fantasy became a reality? That's what one new horror movie coming out in October is all about. Haunted houses are famous for being a terrifying labyrinth of screams, jumpscares, and the occasional blood-curdling...
Need to get some car work done? Here are 3 places to go in the Springfield area
If you aren’t a mechanic yourself, where do you go to get your vehicle fixed? Here are the top auto repair shops in the Springfield area as voted by readers in the 2023 Official Community Choice awards. ...
Friday Football Fever Week 6 (10/04/24)
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – Highlights and scores from week six of high school football in Central Illinois, including Mattoon’s 20-17 win against Charleston in the Spotlight Game of the Week. Mattoon 20, Charleston 17 Mahomet-Seymour 38, Mt. Zion 14 Momence 28, Salt Fork 21 BHRA 59, Watseka 12 Sullivan-Okaw Valley 13, Sangamon Valley 10 Cumberland […]
Here's how many Tesla Cybertrucks are registered in Illinois
Tank-like, straight out of "Dune" electric Cybertrucks are becoming more visible on Chicago streets. The big picture: Tesla's electric pickup truck ranks third (out of four) on Car and Driver's list of "Best EV Pickup Trucks" behind trucks from Ford and Rivian, the latter of which is manufactured in Illinois.
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