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Preservation project to start on Illinois 128, expect week-long disruptions
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a pavement preservation project will begin Thursday, July 18, on Illinois 128 from Illinois 33 in Beecher City to the Shelby County line. The project is expected to take about a week to complete. This 2.5-mile project will help preserve and maintain the...
Mattoon Firefighters prevent trailer fire from spreading to neighbors
MATTOON, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — Firefighters in the city of Mattoon were dispatched to a trailer fire Wednesday morning. According to a release from Mattoon Fire Chief Jeff Hilligoss, the call came in at 7:30 a.m. for a structure fire at 609 Marion. When firefighters arrived they found a single wide house trailer was partially engulfed […]
Body of 6-year-old boy recovered from Kankakee River
The body of a 6-year-old boy was recovered from the Kankakee River late Tuesday afternoon, hours after he fell into the river from a dock, according to officials. According to Kankakee mayor Chris Curtis, the boy fell off a dock at 1600 Cobb Boulevard at approximately 3:08 p.m., with rescue efforts beginning shortly afterwards.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Multimillion dollar warehouse project takes step forward in Springfield despite objections
A project that could bring hundreds of jobs to the Springfield area took a step forward despite concerns from residents. The zoning agenda on Tuesday had council members vote on the proposed variances to move the warehouse forward. The warehouse, which will be located on Palm Road at the southwest...
Where to be this season: CS8 heavyweights open 2024 football season with quality competition
Before defending Class 4A state champion Rochester plays its first Central State Eight Conference football game, the Rockets will have two massive tests to open the 2024 season. The Illinois High School Association released the 2024 football schedules last week. Rochester, which went 14-0 and beat Burbank St. Laurence 59-38 last November at...
New multimillion dollar gymnastics facility coming to Springfield area
A new gymnastics facility is in the works, according to a commercial permit filed with the City of Springfield Building and Zoning Department on June 13. The new gymnastics facility will be located at 3400 Gateway Drive in Springfield. The 1.12-acre lot that the facility is being built on sold for $209,000 in 2023, according to Realtor.com.
Two men sentenced to prison after firing guns in Springfield last November
Two illegal immigrants are going to prison after firing guns in Springfield. Walter Gonzalez was sentenced to 18 months, while Santos Zapeda-Arteta was sentenced to 14 months behind bars. Both men are originally from Honduras. Prosecutors say the pair possessed firearms knowing they were in the United States without legal...
UPDATE: Ameren close to complete power restoration across Illinois
7/17/2024 update: CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Ameren’s work to restore power after Monday night’s storms is nearing completion. An Ameren spokesperson said Wednesday afternoon that only 14 customers are without power. The company’s outage map indicates that most of these customers are in Champaign or Urbana, and the spokesperson said those customers should expect […]
National Weather Service Confirms Three EF-1 Tornadoes In Quad Cities Area
(Davenport, IA) -- The National Weather Service is confirming at least three tornados touched down in the QCA from Monday's derecho. Andy Ervin with the National Weather Service says one moved through Davenport into Bettendorf before crossing the Mississippi River into Illinois. Another was on the ground for eight miles between Taylor Ridge and Andover. A third touched down near Kewanee.
VIDEO: Illinois Republicans decry Biden’s border policies, Chicago crime
(The Center Square) – Illinois Republicans are making the case for more public safety in the Land of Lincoln while attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Tuesday’s theme at the RNC was “Make America Safe Again.” Earlier in the day, Illinois Republicans gathered for their breakfast off site. U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Hindsboro, said the Biden administration’s open border is allowing crime, drugs, human trafficking and terrorists in. ...
The Rundown: Power outages continue after last night’s storm
Good afternoon! Chicago Animal Care and Control is waiving adoption fees this month — and my cats are glad my building has a two-pet limit so I can’t bring any more home. Here’s what you need to know today. Chicago-area residents are cleaning up after a stormy...
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