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Illinois mandates utilities report residents’ water usage to wastewater agencies
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state senator has concerns about a new law possibly allowing wastewater agencies to charge consumers more. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 5459 into law earlier this month. The law mandates a public utility that provides drinking water services report water usage of a resident to a municipal wastewater agency upon request. Two senators opposed the measure in the Illinois Senate. State Sen. Craig...
Family fun and furry friends: Find both at Adams County Fair
MENDON, Ill. (KHQA) — The family fun zone area at the Adams County Fair is set up for the youngsters and the young at heart to enjoy a petting zoo, lumberjack shows, pony rides, and much more. The Adams County Fair Board created the Family Fun Zone about a...
Downtown Quincy survey seeks community feedback ahead of August strategy session
Quincy, Ill. (KHQA) — Main Street America is hosting a Transformation Strategy Visit for The District, August 7th and 8th. One purpose of this visit is to review feedback gathered in a downtown survey, open for all in the community to complete. This survey takes 10 minutes to complete.
Excitement rings through the air at Marion County Fair Parade
PALMYRA, Mo. (KHQA) — The Marion County Fair kicked off on Saturday morning with a parade in Palmyra. Even though it was quite humid, the air was filled with excitement as dozens of adults and children eagerly awaited the parade. Miss Marion County 2023, the junior Misses, this year's...
Person dies from fall at Starved Rock State Park: Illinois DNR
One person died from a fall on Saturday at Illinois Canyon inside Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, authorities said. One person sustained fatal injuries in a fall at around 4:30 p.m., according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The circumstances surrounding the fall remained unclear Saturday evening.
2 shot, killed in Eolia, Missouri
EOLIA, Mo. — A man shot and killed two people that were in the man's home Saturday morning, the sheriff said. Deputies in Pike County, Missouri, were called to a home on Collage Circle Drive in Eolia, Missouri, just after midnight. The 911 call said someone had been shot.
Tanners Orchard opening on Monday
SPEER, Ill. (WMBD) — Tanners Orchard is gearing up for their 77th season starting on July 29. According to a news release from 309 Marketing, guests can expect returning activities including wagon rides, apple picking, corn mazes, and shopping for freshly baked treats at the Apple Bin Bakery. “We...
Voter guide for August 6, 2024: Missouri Primary Election
Voters in Missouri will pick the Republican and Democrat candidates on the November ballot. The Missouri primary election is set for Tuesday, Aug. 6. The primary election has many candidates seeking their party's nomination for the November election. How to vote in Missouri. Mail-in voting began on June 25. No-excuse...
Beluga whale calf born at Shedd Aquarium
CHICAGO – Shedd Aquarium welcomed a new resident Wednesday evening: a baby beluga whale born to 35-year-old mother, Naya! Earlier in the day, the aquarium said its animal care team realized Naya was going into labor and closed the Secluded Bay habitat to visitors. Naya delivered her calf shortly after 6 p.m. and animal care […]
Metamora senior linebacker commits to play football at Western Illinois
PEORIA — Metamora linebacker Cam Nickel has a final prep season ahead of him, but he also knows where he'll play college football in the future. Nickel verbally committed to Western Illinois on Friday night. ...
DCFS awards record number of college scholarships for youth in care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Over 350 current and former youth in care received college scholarships from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Friday. The program covers up to five years of tuition and mandatory fee waivers for universities, community colleges and trade schools. DCFS has traditionally awarded...
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