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Last Call: Alumni Association Seeks Alumni Award Nominations
The Western Illinois University Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 Alumni Achievement Award. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, Sept. 6. The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes alumni who have made outstanding contributions in one or more of the following ways: exceptional accomplishment in chosen field; exceptional service...
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, […]
IL Health officials mark National Food Safety Education Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — September is National Food Safety Education Month, and the Illinois Department of Public Health wants you to minimize the chances of foodborne illness. “Fall in Illinois is synonymous with food and football,” IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said. “As Labor Day approaches, marking the unofficial end of summer, IDPH is commemorating Food Education Safety Month this September and encouraging […]
IL Conservation Police urge boating safety ahead of holiday weekend
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — If you plan to be on the water over the holiday weekend, officials are urging boaters to wear their life jackets. Illinois Conservation Police officials said that so far this year, they’ve responded to 48 boating-related situations. They said 15 people have died and another 15 were hurt. Of those deaths, two […]
Northern Illinois to Experience Overnight Lows in the 40s Next Week
Chicago, IL – Cooler temperatures are expected across northern Illinois next week, with overnight lows forecasted to drop into the 40s. Starting Sunday night, temperatures will dip into the upper 40s to low 50s, especially in areas outside of Chicago. The National Weather Service warns of continued cool conditions through midweek, with the lowest overnight temperatures predicted for Monday and Tuesday.
Unique Illinois training program prepares nurses for agricultural emergencies
ORANGEVILLE, Ill. (WTVO) — Future nurses spent Friday on the farm, learning about the unique challenges rural communities face. The program is part of farmer Mark Baker’s Stateline Farm Rescue, an organization that trains firefighters, EMTs, and other first responders for agricultural rescues. Baker started the program 35 years ago to address what he saw […]
Review: Rubber Legs by Kaviar
Kaviar was the first craft license to get on shelves in the state, kicking off a slow and steady expansion of the market that still continues. The label continues to add new strains to its portfolio, including Rubber Legs. I recently stopped into StarBuds Burbank and picked up an eighth of Rubber Legs to review. To celebrate the recent craft market expansion, News Joint Events is set to host more than 30 craft brands at the Illinois Craft Showcase 12-7 p.m. Sept. 7 at Molly’s Joint.
Indiana’s close call with cicadas this summer
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — This year, while Indiana has been spared the cacophony of cicadas, neighboring states like Illinois have been swarmed by billions of periodical cicadas from Broods XIII and XIX. These broods, which follow a 13-year and 17-year cycle, respectively, have made 2024 a particularly noisy year for parts of the Midwest. Although Indiana […]
Illinois school named among top 25 public colleges in US by Forbes
An Illinois university was named to Forbes' list of top 25 public colleges in the U.S., marking the only Illinois school to make the cut in the latest ranking. According to Forbes, which release its top 25 list earlier this week, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sits at No. 13 when compared to other four-year universities.
State disaster declaration follows July tornadoes
The state of Illinois has declared Henry County a disaster area in the wake of the July 15 tornadoes that swept through the county. That’s good news for Kewanee, where city officials have been seeking government assistance with the cost of clearing trees and other debris from the storm.
Why have so many Illinois politicians been corrupt?
This week, the Chicago Tribune launched a new series of stories called “Culture of Corruption”:. “What makes Illinois so corrupt?" the introduction asks. "In the coming weeks and months, the Tribune will explore and attempt to explain why corruption continues to poison virtually every level of government in our state, draining off tax dollars and robbing public service of its meaning.”
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