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Bradley University to host TEDx talk next month to promote ‘ideas worth spreading’
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Bradley University will bring several people together next month for a TEDx talk, a grassroots initiative, created in the spirit of TED’s overall mission to research and discover “ideas worth spreading.”. The event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at...
As we approach another flu season, health care providers are once and for all debunking some hygiene myths.
You should not feed a fever and starve a cold, hydration is key when you're sick. Do not go back to work or school until you're fever free for 24 hours, that's less than 100.4 degrees, and have improving symptoms. You do not need really hot water to wash hands,...
USI jump-starts 2024 campaign at the CEFCU Invitational
EVANSVILLE, Ind.- University of Southern Indiana 2024 Volleyball season debuts this Friday and Saturday at the CEFCU Invitational at Bradley University at Renaissance Coliseum in Peoria, Illinois. The Screaming Eagles will take on a trio of opponents starting with the University of St. Thomas and Depaul University on Friday, August 30 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Eagles return to the Renaissance Coliseum on Saturday to match up with Bradley University at 4:30 p.m. in a re-match of last years thrilling game.
Volleyball ready for 2024 opener against Southern Indiana, Bradley and DePaul
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The St. Thomas volleyball program opens the 2024 season with a trio of matches Aug. 30-31 at the CEFCU Invitational at Renaissance Coliseum in Peoria, Ill. The Tommies open the tournament and season against Southern Indiana on Friday at 10 a.m. before facing the host Bradley at 6:30 p.m. the same day. The Purple finish the weekend against DePaul on Saturday at 1 p.m.
City of Galva Cleanup Week from September 30th to October 5th
Galva is gearing up for its second cleanup week, set to take place from September 30th to October 5th, 2024. This initiative, open only to city residents, vows to help clean up the community efficiently. Those participating will need to show proof of residency to dispose of their eligible items at the city maintenance yard. Additionally, if transportation poses a challenge, handicapped residents can arrange for items to be picked up. Assistance will only be available from 7 AM to 1 PM on Monday, September 30, Tuesday, October 1st, and Wednesday, October 2nd. They will only come to your residence one time for pickup. Keep in mind that this service won’t accept hazardous materials or restricted items. It’s a great opportunity for locals to declutter and contribute to a cleaner, greener environment in Galva.
Carnival returns, new attractions coming to Tri-County Fair
MENDOTA -- The summer is ending. School is back in session, the sun is setting earlier, and the temperatures are hiking up for a few weeks before they plumet into fall. This all means one thing in Mendota, it's time for the Tri-County Fair, Thursday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 2. Gates open at 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and noon on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Archdiocese of Chicago announces Illinois' first natural burial site
PALATINE, Ill. - One suburban cemetery is going green when it comes to going 'six feet under.'. The Archdiocese of Chicago is introducing natural burials and has unveiled a natural burial site at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Cemetery in Palatine. While natural burials are not a new concept, the...
Claimants seek $58 million, allege ISP negligence around Highland Park shooter
(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers could be on the hook for monetary awards to claimants suing Illinois State Police for alleged negligence in the run up to the 2022 Highland Park mass shooting. Seven people died and dozens were injured in the shooting that took place on Independence...
Public submissions for new design of Illinois state flag will soon be accepted
The state of Illinois might be getting a new flag.Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said public submissions for a new design will be accepted starting Tuesday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchTen of those designs will be selected.SEE ALSO: Rancho Cucamonga woodworker's patriotic passion, making flags that are works of artAfter a public feedback period, the general assembly will decide whether to adopt a new flag or keep the current one.Visit www.ilsos.gov or submit designs via mail addressed to Illinois Flag Commission, Howlett Building, Room 476, 501 S. Second St., Springfield, IL 62756.Minnesota unveiled its new flag in December 2023, using a similar method to the one adopted by Illinois, a news release from Giannoulias' office Wednesday said. Both Michigan and Maine are also considering an official change in their state flags, the release said.
Downtown YMCA to name gym after Illinois State Senator Doris Turner
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Springfield YMCA is naming the Downtown YMCA Gymnasium in honor of Illinois State Senator Doris Turner. Turner will be recognized whenat a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at noon at the Springfield Downtown YMCA, 601 N. 4th. The Y...
Illinois Police Departments Show Troubling Patterns in Use of Traffic Stops
Investigation Finds Chicago Police Officers Routinely Fail to Report Traffic Stops. A recent investigation by a watchdog organization found that Chicago Police officers have routinely failed to document instances of traffic stops that do not end in arrest or charges, as many as 20,000 a month last year, in violation of a 2003 law which mandates that every traffic stop must be documented. This information stands in stark contrast to CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling reporting this past June that traffic stops in Chicago were down by approximately 87,000 stops from last year. What is particularly troubling about these numbers is that rates of traffic stops increased just as the department announced it would move away from the controversial “stop-and-frisk” tactic of patrolling, with some believing the practice is just a replacement to the policy that advocates say violated individuals Fourth Amendment rights. “It is quite concerning, especially if CPD is intentionally not recording traffic stops so they can claim they’re fixing the problem, when all they’re doing is hiding it behind an absence of data,” said Alexandra Block, director of the Criminal Legal System & Policing Project at the ACLU of Illinois. Many advocates believe that officers use minor traffic stops as a pretext to search for drugs and weapons in minority neighborhoods. CPD leadership seems to know that traffic stops present an issue, with Snelling asking that traffic stops be brought under the supervision of the federal courts under the federal consent decree that CPD has been under since 2019. However, advocacy groups remain skeptical about the effectiveness of the consent degree and what change it can bring to drivers who feel they are being profiled and the routine traffic stops are an infringement on their rights.
Hang in there, a few more days of the "Muggies"
Our weather starts getting a whole lot better just in time for the holiday weekend but until then continued warm and humid with highs in the low 90s Thursday. A cold front will push through the area Friday bringing scattered showers and storms but behind the front less humidity with weekend highs in the mid 80s and highs in the upper 70s on Labor Day.
Return to the court: Taylor De Boer's health journey
Taylor De Boer knows how quickly life can take a drastic turn. A rising star in the volleyball world, De Boer was gearing up to play at the University of Illinois in 2023, after serving as captain for Team Canada’s U19 team in 2022. But Taylor started having health...
Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
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