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St. John's Hospital launches new class on infant and child safety for parents
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital is now offering an Infant and Child Safety Class. This class will educate parents on how to childproof their home, crib, car and toy safety for infants and toddlers. It is important that parents understand the value of...
Krystle Costello of White Hall, IL
Krystle Costello of White Hall, IL joined the Real Rock Army today … brought to you by Sievers Equipment and Sievers JCB!. Krystle loves everything about KSHE including the podcasts. Krystle is a stay at home wife of 7 years. She has been taking care of her husband since...
Meet the Peoria High School counselor named Illinois high school counselor of the year
A Peoria High School counselor was recently named the Illinois High School Counselor of the year. Myskeshia Mitchell started her 20-year career in education as a kindergarten teacher. It was her time as a teacher that inspired her to pursue counseling. “I taught kindergarten at the time, and the students...
Colorado’s quantum tech hub beats Illinois for coveted federal award
After President Joe Biden's administration designated the Mountain West’s quantum industry as one of 31 tech hubs in October, Colorado state leaders hoped the region would get on the program's shortlist for more funding — and more recognition. The second phase of the new federal tech hub program was a key part in cementing Colorado as the center of the quantum computing industry. This week, state leaders got what they...
Funding agreement will kick-start project to keep invasive carp out of Great Lakes
Officials lauded a newly signed agreement between the state governments of Michigan and Illinois and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to unlock funding for a project aimed at preventing invasive fish species from entering the Great Lakes. The Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, Illinois, serves as a choke point...
Shaboozey to headline Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGN) — Shaboozey will headline the last night of the Illinois State Fair it was announced Tuesday. Shaboozey’s hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” is one of the hottest songs of the summer so it’s only fitting that he closes out the state fair. Tickets for his show will go on sale Saturday July […]
Illinois State Police Bust 3 Suspects Accused of Trafficking Kids
The Illinois State Police have taken their efforts to stop human trafficking to the next level. Three suspects were just arrested and accused of the worst kind of human trafficking of children. According to the press release just shared recently by the Illinois State Police, they just completed a two-day...
Illinois and Iowa Weather is Under Threat for Tornadoes on Tuesday
More large storms are possible on Tuesday and early Wednesday morning with a threat of tornadoes for parts of the Midwest. According to the latest weather forecast for the Rockford region, showers will start overnight with scattered thunderstorms expected on Tuesday morning. Some weather forecast models predict strong winds, hail,...
What fireworks are allowed in Illinois?
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — As Americans get ready to celebrate Independence Day, most fireworks remain illegal to use in Illinois. Illinois is one of only three states that do not allow some or all types of “consumer” fireworks according to the state’s Pyrotechnic Use Act which bans the use of: According to WGN, anyone found in possession of a […]
Undocumented migrants can now get a driver’s license in Illinois. Here’s how:
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Starting Monday, July 1st, migrants who have illegally entered the United States and are living in Illinois can receive a standard driver’s license or state ID. Previously, undocumented migrants were able to obtain a Temporary Visitor Driver’s License (TVDL), adorned with a purple stripe and the words “Not Valid for Identification.” […]
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Crash in Winneshiek County, Iowa leaves Illinois man dead
WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa (KTTC) – An Illinois man is dead after a single vehicle crash in northeast Iowa. It happened around 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon on Highway 9 near 260th Avenue, west of Decorah. According to the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office, a witness called 911 and said an SUV...
What You Need to Know So You Don’t Get Fined For Fireworks in Illinois
Fourth of July is around the corner, and while fireworks light up the night sky, lighting them yourself is never a good idea, especially in Illinois. Let's put the bad news out there first; as most people know, Illinois has a strict law that bans most consumer fireworks. Here's a refresher, just in case you need it.
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