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Man convicted of killing Illinois DCFS caseworker during home visit
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Volleyball tumbles in season opener
DeKALB – NIU volleyball (0-1) fell short against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks (1-0), losing in four sets in its 2024 season debut Friday. This breaks the Huskies’ five game winning streak over the Leathernecks and is NIU’s second straight season-opening loss. AGGRESSIVE OFFENSE. NIU recorded 205...
N. Illinois Huskies vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks: How to watch college football online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
Western Illinois Leathernecks @ N. Illinois Huskies. Current Records: Western Illinois 0-0, N. Illinois 0-0 Where: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium -- DeKalb, Illinois. Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know. The Western Illinois Leathernecks will hit the road to start this year's campaign...
Illinois Begins Roundtable Discussions to Shape Future Aging Policies
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is launching a series of roundtable discussions to shape the state’s future approach to aging services. State Officials Engage Community in Policy Planning. This initiative seeks to involve a broad spectrum of participants, including service providers, older adults, family caregivers, and the general...
Illinois Democrats see abortion rights as ‘fundamental’ issue in 2024
CHICAGO – Illinois delegates to the Democratic National Convention focused their attention Tuesday on reproductive rights, which some leaders say could eclipse the economy as a defining issue of the 2024 election campaign. “We want to be able to take care of our families. We want to be able...
When One Illinois Twister Caused Nearly $1 Billion Dollars Damage
The were so many odd things about that day in 2013. First, it was a November tornado which is somewhat rare. Second, it was part of an unprecedented outbreak that caused almost unheard of amounts of damage in Illinois that totaled nearly $1 billion dollars when it finally lifted back into the clouds.
Someone Stopped at this Illinois Gas Station and Won $1.7 Million
What are your expectations when you stop at a gas station? Probably to fill up your vehicle and maybe grab some refreshments. One person stopped at an Illinois gas station and won nearly $1.7 million dollars. This unassuming gas station at 5320 W. 127th St in Alsip, Illinois. It just...
BU earns win #2 after a 4-0 final against Western Illinois
Peoria, IL -- Bradley Soccer claimed its second win of the 2024 season and second home clean sheet after 4-0 victory against Western Illinois. In a night where quality trumped quantity in scoring chances, Bradley emerged victorious with a 4-0 win over Western Illinois. The scoring commenced in the 11th minute when BU captain Charlie Dickerson netted the opening goal, with Dominic Woolley and Elias Benitez Saiz providing the assists. Just before halftime, in the 44th minute, Francesco Pettinaroli extended BU's lead with a goal assisted by DJ Koulai and Ethan Beauman-Ansah.
Gov. Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for 7 Illinois counties hit hard by July storms
CHICAGO (CBS) -- More relief could soon be on the way for those impacted by the severe storms and flooding that hit the Chicago area and other parts of Illinois last month.Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday issued a disaster proclamation for seven Illinois counties, following extensive damage across the state.The declaration includes Cook and Will counties in the Chicago area, Winnebago County where Rockford is located, Henry County in Northwest Illinois, Fulton County in West Central Illinois, and St. Clair and Washington counties in Southern Illinois—for the damage from the severe weather that hit the area from July 13...
55 Illinois Families Run From Homes by Artificial Intelligence?
How would you feel if you were given no realistic choice other than to abandon your home because of an incoming artificial intelligence company? That was a realistic dilemma for 55 Illinois families who found themselves looking for a new place to live thanks to robots. Stringer media on YouTube...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
What’s open and closed in Central Illinois for Labor Day
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Labor Day is upon us, and many places are closed in recognition of the day. For the federal holiday recognizing the labor movement and the economic and social victories workers have secured, most government employees and students are off. School districts across Central Illinois, including Champaign, Danville, Decatur, Springfield and Urbana, […]
Grazing School in Macomb Aims to Help Farmers Cut Feed Costs
Studies show that feed is the number one cost when running a cattle operation, with hay making up a large portion of that cost. To help mitigate the cost of hay in a producer’s operation, many have turned to grazing lands to offset that cost. The longer producers can graze into the season, the greater the impact it will have on the operation’s profitability. To help producers learn more about their grazing setup or get started with one, Christian Lovell with the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition says the Coalition is hosting a Grazing School in Macomb on September 6th and 7th.
New WIU head coach reflects, leans on coaches from his past as opener nears
MACOMB – Over the span of 21 seasons, Joe Davis has coached college football at eight different schools in five states, molding quarterbacks and offenses along the way. Saturday in DeKalb, he will walk onto the Huskie Stadium turf at Northern Illinois University for a new school and with a first-time title: Head coach.
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