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Investigation underway after fire at abandoned Jacksonville Developmental Center
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - An investigation is underway after a fire broke out at the abandoned Jacksonville Developmental Center early Sunday morning. The Jacksonville Fire Department was called to the Gillespie Building, an abandoned structure within the complex just before 7 a.m. Smoke and flames were coming from the second...
Illinois Bug Warning: The Lone Star Tick Can Make You Really Sick
You're probably sick and tired of hearing and talking about bugs in Illinois after nearly a year of being pelted around the clock with information about the upcoming (now gone) historic cicada emergence in Illinois. Spoiler alert: Cicada-geddon totally lived up to the hype in some areas, while other areas...
Rockridge’s Durbin, Ridgewood’s Leander Named ICA Softball Coaches Of The Year
A pair of local high school softball coaches were named 2024 Illinois Softball Coaches of the Year over the weekend. The ICA awarded Ridgewood’s Renae Leander and Rockridge’s Scott Durbin the honor. Leander is the Class 1A coach of the year in Sectional 4 after leading the Spartans...
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...
Doxing And Swatting On The Rise In Parts Of Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin
A growing trend not just in larger parts of the Midwest, but the entire United States has the FBI warning parents about online privacy. It seems like kids know way more about the internet than we do. Sadly with that knowledge comes confidence. Kids may feel safe online thinking they know it well. This can lead to them accidentally releasing information about themselves. This information leak can then result in doxxing, or even worse... swatting.
Only One Illinois Hospital Makes ‘Shortest Emergency Room Wait Time’ List
You can't always plan an emergency, but if could, you would definitely want to be at one of the US hospitals with the shortest ER wait times. How many times have you rushed to the Emergency Room just to sit and wait for hours? Probably more than you wish to count.
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
What does a $100K salary look like after taxes in Missouri and Illinois?
ST. LOUIS – A six-figure salary is widely considered a standard of comfortable living in the Midwest, but after taxes, the amount that hits your bank account can vary significantly. The Next Gen Business, a digital finance education platform, has shared a series of videos on TikTok addressing what...
Why physical exams and immunizations are so important for students headed back to school
It's back to school season which means many students will need a routine physical exam.Illinois state law mandates certain immunizations and vaccines for children and adults enrolled in childcare, grade school, or college.According to the Chicago Department of Public Health, Illinois students that are going to school for the first time, either kindergarten or first grade, sixth graders, and ninth graders at any public or private school must provide proof of physical examination using an approved form.READ ALSO | What every college student needs for easy-living dorm lifeDoctor Dr. Rutu Ezhuthachan from Meridian Health joined ABC7 Chicago to talk about why vaccinations and physicals are important for school-aged children, teens and college-bound young adults.
Evidence of past fires and trespassing found at Jacksonville Developmental Center blaze
Jacksonville, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Following a fire at the abandoned Jacksonville Developmental Center on Sunday morning, investigators found evidence of trespassing and signs of previous fires within the building. The Jacksonville Fire Department, along with help from the South Jacksonville Fire Department, responded to the fire around 7 a.m. and found smoke and flames coming from the second floor of the Gillespie Building.
Simone Biles Facing Backlash for Controversial Outfit at Husband's Preseason Game
All-time great gymnast Simone Biles was at Soldier Field on Saturday afternoon to support her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens. Owens spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Houston Texans before joining the Green Bay Packers for the 2023 season. Following his year in ...
Iowa school book ban undermines the state’s mission of educating its students
When I was a kid growing up in eastern Iowa during the 1970s, the school library opened up the world to me. I remember rushing through my homework during study hall, so I could get to the library. Like most students in school, there were classes I loved (history and English) and those I hated […]
School bus company promises better results
Illinois Central School Bus says the blame is on them for the transportation problems experienced by families in the Alton School District last week. The company says it’s been working through the weekend to correct problems with its service promising improvements this week. In a statement released from the...
Western Illinois University Quad Cities Library Relocates Services to Riverfront Hall
The Quad Cities branch of the Western Illinois University Libraries will continue to provide service for students, faculty and staff on the Quad Cities campus, even with the new vision for the Quad Cities campus. Beginning Monday, Aug. 19 the Quad Cities Library will have a Library and Information Desk...
Birdie on final hole nabs win for Father McGivney duo
Father McGivney’s Sarah Hyten sank a birdie putt on the final hole to give her and partner Riana Thakker the win in the Alton Kickoff Scramble Saturday at Rolling Hills Golf Course. Hyten and Thakker finished with a 6-under 65 to beat out the teams of Edwardsville’s Rachel Johnson and Ruhee Gupchup and O’Fallon’s Shaylee Ficken and Zoey Ficken by one stroke. They each finished at 5-under 66. The win was the first for a Father McGivney team at the Alton Kickoff Scramble. The event featured 15 schools including Alton, Granite City Belleville East and West, Mater Dei, Collinsville, Carlyle and Highland.
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
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...
Warning In Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin: If You See A Dryer Sheet In Your Mailbox Leave It There
Summer is coming to an end and that warm humid weather is still here which means the wildlife, and bugs are out again. Those bugs can get annoying... thankfully there might be a solution.
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