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Record “On This Day” Temperatures Broken From Illinois Heat Wave
Let's face it. It was stinking hot yesterday. Thanks to all of that corn sweat and hot temperatures in the area, we've been dealing with a heat wave to kick off the week. Although we didn't break the record for the hottest recorded temperature in the Quad Cities, we did break a daily record during Tuesday's Excessive Heat Warning. We also broke a record overnight, too.
Celebrity Singer’s Semi-Truck Crashes Into Illinois Bridge
A semi-truck carrying equipment for a big summer concert tour got stuck under a bridge in Illinois. The Show Must Go On After Concert Tour Truck Gets Stuck Under Illinois Bridge. Being on the road as a famous musician is not an easy job. The bigger the artist, then the...
Jacksonville Woman Receives 15-Year Federal Prison Sentence on Drug, Weapons Charges from 2020 Incidents
A Jacksonville woman who has been behind bars for more than 4 years awaiting a disposition in her federal drug and gun case was finally sentenced yesterday in a federal courtroom in Springfield. 25-year old Katrina S. Wallace, formerly of the 300 block of West State Street was initially arrested...
UPDATE: Springfield man arrested after driving through group of people
UPDATE at 8:23 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A man from Springfield is under arrest after a vehicle drove through a group of people overnight on Thursday, sending one person to the hospital. Springfield Police said in a release that Evan Hutson, age 22, was taken into custody by detectives at 3:02 p.m. in the […]
Tornado SB nips NB, outlasts G/NW
Kherrington Hilbert struck out 11 in her four-hitter last Wednesday as the Tri-CIty/ Sangamon Valley/Mt. Pulaski softball edged past host New Berlin 3-1. Hilbert walked four and allowed only a first-inning run. The Tornadoes scored once in the second and twice in the sixth, despite only tallying three hits. Jaycee Rowland (run, RBI) had two of the baseknocks, and Maebri […]
Illinois: A sneak peek inside the new Hard Rock Casino Rockford
Illinois: A sneak peek inside the new Hard Rock Casino Rockford. Hard Rock Casino Rockford is part ultra modern casino, part entertainment mecca and a love letter to the city’s favorite son and Cheap Trick legend Rick Nielsen. Story continues below. Not only does a 63-foot tall version of...
Urgent Warning for Illinois Boaters Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Illinois Conservation Police emphasize the importance of wearing life jackets to prevent drownings. Illinois Conservation Police Urge Boaters to Wear Life Jackets. This year alone, the department has responded to 48 boating-related incidents, resulting in 15 fatalities and 15 injuries. Alarmingly, 13 of these...
Illinois Blood Bank Urgently Needs Donors NOW to Save Lives
The Rock River Valley Blood Center in Rockford, Illinois is in dire need of your help. Are you willing to answer the call?. Summer is typically a tough season for blood banks across Illinois. People are just too busy to think about donating lifesaving blood, but with the holiday weekend ahead, low donation numbers could have dire consequences.
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Hoopeston Hosting 80th National Sweetcorn Festival
The 80th National Sweetcorn Festival is being hosted again this year by the Hoopeston Jaycees. Activities begin Thursday evening at McFerren Park and run through Monday – Labor Day. Bill Pickett has more…. Hoopeston Mayor Jeff Wise is excited about the festival…. {AUDIO: “It’s a huge draw for...
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