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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.
Kentucky Amazon workers to join Illinois Teamsters on strike amid ‘unfair labor practice’ charges
Situated at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Amazon's KCVG air Hub facility reportedly began organizing with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) "earlier this year," according to a news release.
Taylorville Kiwanis Club Hears from Local 5th Grade Long Distance Runner at Weekly Meeting
The Taylorville Kiwanis Club heard from a 5th grade long distance runner at its Tuesday meeting at the Taylorville Moose Lodge. Claire Sutton of Taylorville is the granddaughter of Kiwanis member Tim Sutton and spoke about her experiences being a long-distance runner at such a young age. She told club members she's been running since the age of 2 thanks to encouragement from her parents who are also runners.
Are Illinois Construction Zone Speed Limits Enforced With No Workers Present?
Driving through Illinois, I often find myself questioning whether construction zone speed limits are enforced when no workers are present. On one such drive, curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to find out. Construction zones typically have reduced speed limits to ensure worker safety and prevent traffic...
Illinois Weather: Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Today
Chicago, IL – Residents of Illinois should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms today as a southward sagging cold front moves through the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Chicago issued a forecast at 5:45 AM CDT, predicting that these weather conditions will persist through the day and end early this evening.
2 Best Theaters in Illinois to See the Thrilling New Movie ‘Twisters’
We've been hearing from listeners who went to see the latest Twisters movie this past weekend, and all reviews say it's a must-see. Best Theaters in Illinois for Exciting Action Movies. A recent 'Question of the Day' asked what's one movie that everyone should see at least once and we...
Discount specialty store to expand in Illinois with locations in East Peoria, Pekin
The specialty discount store chain Five Below is continuing to expand its presence in the greater Peoria area with a new location in East Peoria. The new store will be at 451 N. Main Street, near Kohl's. “Stores like Five Below are in high demand by consumers,” said Ty Livingston, City of East...
New speeding prevention campaign targets deadly driving behaviors in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Several local law enforcement agencies united on Tuesday to promote a new campaign targeting speeding. The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Region 5, Illinois State Police and the Illinois Tollway, along with local law enforcement, to launch a nationwide speed campaign titled "Speeding Catches Up with You."
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