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It’s About Time: Illinois Now Has An Official State…Mushroom
Well, if you're going to do something, go big. That appears to be exactly what Illinois has done with the announcement of a new official state mushroom, Calvatia gigantea, also known as the Giant Puffball mushroom. If you've never heard of the Giant Puffball mushroom, you probably think that this...
Illinois Warns of Disease-Carrying Mosquito with a Vicious Bite
I am not a fan of any type of mosquito, but there's a warning about one in Illinois that you definitely don't want to mess with. It's an invasive pest that isn't supposed to be here in the first place, but it is now a reality. Beware that they carry diseases and bite like a tiger.
Mail-in ballot registration open in Illinois
CLARK COUNTY, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — August 13 is the first day for Illinois residents to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the General Election. Applications can be filled out online or at your local County Clerk’s office. Mail ballots provide another method of casting a vote while ensuring that yours will be counted. Clark County Clerk […]
Marion woman charged with theft, forgery, wire fraud
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – A Marion woman faces theft, forgery and wire fraud charges. AnnaMarie E. Cook of Marion faces charges of theft (over $100,000) (Class X Felony), forgery (Class 3 Felony) and wire fraud (Class 3 Felony). Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at a home...
Wanted Georgia man arrested in Sesser after traffic stop
SESSER, Ill. (KBSI) – A man wanted for armed robbery in Georgia was arrested after a traffic stop in Sesser, Illinois. Marcus Ware was arrested following a traffic stop in Sesser, Illinois. Ware was wanted for armed robbery in Fulton County, Georgia. Ware was arrested during a traffic stop...
Carbondale Police Seek Help Finding Missing Juvenile
The City of Carbondale Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating Jessica L.D. Thompson., age 16 of Carbondale. Jessica was last seen on August 12, 2024 at 5:55 p.m. in the 400 block of South Poplar Street in Carbondale. Jessica, pictured below, is 5’03” tall, weighing 98 pounds, with brown eyes and braided black hair that is partially dyed red. Jessica was last seen wearing a white tank top with black shorts.
Five juveniles accused of property damage at the Carbondale Super Splash Park and other locations
Five juveniles have been arrested for a series of property damage reports in Carbondale, including damaging equipment at the Super Splash Park last weekend. The Carbondale Police Department reports a 15-year-old male was arrested on Monday and the remaining four were taken into custody on Tuesday. The 15-year-old is detained in a juvenile detention facility pending a court appearance. The other four were released to their parents pending court appearances.
SIU Versa’tile faculty-student chamber ensemble to perform
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The premiere of “Worth Living,” a musical composition by recent Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate Thomas Edgar, highlights a Tuesday, Aug. 20, program by the faculty-student Versa’tile Chamber Ensemble. Thomas Edgar, who graduated from SIU Carbondale in May 2024 with bachelor’s degrees in...
Ky. man using same lottery numbers for over 10 years finally hits big
DAVIESS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - A Daviess County man finally hit big with lottery numbers he’s been using for quite some time. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, won the $225,000 top prize playing the Kentucky Lottery’s Cash Ball 225 game. According to lottery officials, the man...
Farmers Almanac Suddenly Shares Red Flags About Missouri’s Winter
I am not a fan of winter and find it hard to even look at my snow shovel. I might need to change my attitude if Farmer's Almanac is right about Missouri's upcoming winter season. They say there are red flags of trouble everywhere. Farmer's Almanac just issued their outlook...
Sheriff’s deputies investigating more than $18,000 worth of stolen copper wire
MAYFIELD, Ky. (KBSI) – Graves County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the theft of thousands of dollars worth of copper wire. Graves County Sheriff Jon Hayden says someone driving an older model Ford Escape pulling a single axle utility trailer stole 11,000 feet of copper wire from a construction site in Mayfield just off of US Hwy 45 North of Mayfield during early morning hours of Monday, August 12.
Foodie Fridays coming to SIU
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - If you like to try different foods and support local businesses, you’ll want to head to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. The Office of Innovation and Economic Development, at SIU, is hosting Foodie Fridays starting Friday, August 16. On the first and third Fridays of...
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'.
Storms in the forecast for today and tonight—Possibility of severe storms this afternoon and tonight
We have multiple changes of storms and the possibility of severe storms over the area for today. Our forecast for today calls for showers and thunderstorms–mainly before 1 pm–with a high today 0f 84. Then, showers and storms are likely for tonight with a low of 70. The...
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Peru And Oglesby Locations Offering Some Of The Cheapest Gas In Illinois
Don't look now but the Illinois Valley has some of the cheapest gas in all of Illinois. According to GasBuddy.com, $3.19 gas in Peru is the second cheapest number in the state, behind only $3.18 for unleaded in Rockford. You can also find gas for $3.26 elsewhere in Peru and $3.27 in Oglesby.
Illinois, Iowa Preparing for Dangerous Storms and a Lot of Rain
It's been a while since we've had rain, but that's about to change over the next 48 hours. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the Rockford region could get severe storms late Wednesday night (8/14) that could continue through the start of the weekend. Storms and...
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