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Brace Yourself, Illinois – Farmers Almanac Predicts Brutal Winter
What else would you expect really? It's not like Illinois isn't accustomed to winters with a lot of snow and cold conditions, but the new Farmer's Almanac prediction says the upcoming winter will be brutal for Illinois in particular. I will say that there's a part of me that feels...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
State Treasurer to return a record $301 million to Illinois residents
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss the upcoming and record breaking return of $301 million to the residents of Illinois through the state’s unclaimed property program. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Coach Kunz Reacts to Williamsville Scheduling Byron
The Williamsville Bullets picked up a week three opponent on Thursday morning, adding Byron to replace Riverton. Williamsville and Byron have met twice in the playoffs. They split those matchups, with the Bullets winning the 2019 3A State Championship 46-42. Head Coach Aaron Kunz shared his thoughts on the game.
$100,000 winning Powerball ticket bought near Rockford last year remains unclaimed
The Illinois Lottery is seeking the owner of an unclaimed $100,000 winning Powerball ticket that was purchased in Loves Park last September. The winning Powerball ticket was purchased at Road Ranger, located at 7500 East Riverside Boulevard in Loves Park in September 2023. The Illinois Lottery is keen to unite...
Dolton Mayor’s Reign Crumbles: Illinois Freezes Funds Amid Corruption Allegations!
DOLTON, IL – The Illinois state comptroller, Susana Mendoza, has taken the unprecedented step of withholding funds from the village of Dolton, citing ongoing non-compliance with state financial reporting requirements. This action comes in response to Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s failure to submit necessary financial reports for 2022 and 2023.
WIU layoffs: ‘I do not see a shared sacrifice here’
The number of clerical workers at Western Illinois University has dropped drastically in less than a decade, and the number will soon drop more. Clerical workers include office managers, library specialists and assistants, and retail supervisors. “We have a lot of the front-facing people that you see when you come...
$100K-winning Powerball ticket sold near Rockford unclaimed
(WIFR) - The clock is ticking for one lucky Powerball player to collect their $100,000 prize. The winning ticket was sold in September 2023 at the Road Ranger at 7500 E. Riverside Blvd. in Loves Park. Powerball players are encouraged to check their tickets for the Saturday, Sept. 9, drawing....
Invasive Parasitic Eyeworm Could Use Bears to Spread Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
A recent discovery of parasitic worms in a black bear in Pennsylvania has sparked concerns about the potential spread of this emerging disease in the Midwest, including Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin where bear populations have increased, and more sightings have been reported. The parasitic worm Thelazia callipaeda, or eyeworm, is an invasive species that has been increasingly detected in various parts of the United States, especially in domestic pets and now, for the first time, in wild animals.
Central Illinois Weather: Early Morning Storms and Weekend Rain Chances
Champaign, IL – Central Illinois is experiencing persistent storms Friday morning, with early hours marked by heavy rain across areas including Champaign. According to the National Weather Service, while these storms will taper off later today, residents should be prepared for a mix of isolated thunderstorms and sunshine over the weekend.
Illinois panel OKs funds for grade separation, crossing projects
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has authorized $2 million from the state's Grade Crossing Protection Fund (GCPF) for removal and reconstruction of the existing Muirhead Road grade separation structure near Elgin. The Plato Township Road District will remove the existing structure and construct a new five-span vehicular overpass superstructure consisting...
Be on the lookout: Thieves steal container of Tern bikes
(BRAIN) — Tern is asking retailers to be on the lookout for 48 of its bikes and e-bikes that were stolen while in transport by rail from Los Angelas to a Tern warehouse in Illinois last month. The company is working with law enforcement and insurers following the theft...
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