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Earthquake Shakes Illinois: Shocking Footage Inside (Video)
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck Northern Illinois early this morning. The earthquake occurred a little before 3 a.m. in Southern DeKalb County, near the town of Somonauk. The earthquake was felt in various locations including Winthrop Harbor, Cary, and Yorkville. Heather and Cory were awakened by the quake, initially mistaking it for a storm. Marcia in Winthrop Harbor reported feeling her house shake. A resident in Cary noticed the loud and rumbly noise, distinguishing it from thunder. Dan in Yorkville also felt the earthquake.
This Whimsical Candy Shop In Illinois Will Make You Feel Like A Kid Again
Long Grove, Illinois, is a charming village that seems to have been plucked straight out of a storybook. One of its most delightful gems is Ma & Pa’s Candy, a whimsical candy shop that transports you back to the carefree days of childhood. The vibrant storefront, teeming with colorful...
McHenry County Subsidized Rideshare Program
McHenry County has now expanded its transportation options for eligible McHenry County residents. MCRide Connect is a new on-demand, user-side subsidy program using transportation network (commonly known as rideshare) companies, like Uber and UZURV, to provide a new affordable transportation option for eligible residents in McHenry County. Through MCRide Connect, any resident with an RTA Free or Reduced Fare Permit can pay the first $4 for any Uber trip within the county, with the county covering up to $20 of any additional cost for the trip.
Experts say look at Central Illinois if you are Buying a Home
2 of the 3 Best Cities to Buy a Home in Illinois this year are located in Central Illinois. Which two cities in the middle of the Land of Lincoln are the places you should want to buy a home in? Here are the details... According to Niche.com's list of...
The 2nd Oldest Settled Community in Calhoun County: Marengo, Michigan
This little town was named after the “second oldest settled community in Calhoun County” (Marshall was first). So why haven't most of us ever heard of it?. The village of Marengo had its genesis in 1831 when settlers came here to take advantage of water power supplied by the Kalamazoo River.
Special Branch Pickup: Submit Request by End of Day July 17
To add your address to our branch pickup list, submit a request through our online portal. Select "Storm Damage - Branch Pickup" then fill out the form. Public Works will only accept requests made online. Branch pickup requests must be made online before end of day Wednesday, July 17. Requests made after July 17 will not be on the pickup list.
Community Pride Award nomination deadline is August 30
Do you know a property owner who deserves to be recognized for their beautiful landscaping or their commitment to "green" practices? The Sustainability Commission is once again sponsoring the Village's Community Pride Recognition Awards. Nominations must be submitted by August 30. Awards will be given in the following categories:. Detached...
Geneva Public Works Responding To Power Outages, Downed Trees From July 14 Storm
The Geneva Public Works Department is responding to power outages July 14 associated with a strong storm hitting Kane County. The City is investigating the outages, and updates will be posted when more information is available. Residents are advised to stay tuned to the latest alerts from the National Weather...
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