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1 Illinois Place 4th Most Abandoned in US, 1 in 4 Buildings Empty
It's like a modern wasteland. There's one Illinois place that was just ranked as the 4th most abandoned in America where more than 1 out of every 4 buildings is vacant. This new ranking from 24/7 Wall St of the most abandoned zip codes in America reveals the cities and towns in the country where the people aren't, but buildings remain. One Illinois city was declared the 4th most abandoned in the entire country. It's not unusual to see foliage growing out of the buildings you drive by.
Southern Illinois Legislative Delegation Joins Regional Chamber for Legislative Summit
CARBONDALE, IL – State Senators Dale Fowler and Terri Bryant and State Representatives Dave Severin, Patrick Windhorst, and Paul Jacobs joined forces on Thursday at the Southern Illinois Regional Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit. The legislators gave brief presentations discussing state legislative and local economic development activities and took questions from the audience.
PHOTOS: Central Illinois celebrates National Dog Day with WCIA
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — To celebrate National Dog Day, WCIA asked our viewers to send in photos of their furry friends. Overwhelmed with the results, we couldn’t just pick a few to share. So, we took all of your photos and made an album showcasing some of best dogs in Central Illinois: It’s not too […]
Walmart Recalls Apple Juice Sold in 25 States, Including Illinois, Due to Elevated Arsenic Levels
WASHINGTON (AP) — Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across the U.S. that were found to contain potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the recall a more urgent classification Friday after making its original announcement Aug....
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Local High School Grad Is Commander Of Historic Flight Around The World For U.S. Air Force
Chasing the sun around the world. A Tory grade school and Minooka Community High School graduate who joined the Air Force Academy has had a trip of a lifetime. A mission that would take Air Force Col. Brent Toth around the world in Project Magellan. The most complex in his 24 years in service according to Col. Toth.
Illinois quick hits: West Nile virus death; COVID-19 in veterans homes; largest state police detail
West Nile virus death The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the first 2024 death of an Illinois resident with West Nile virus. The individual, who was in their 80s and lived in Lake County, had an onset of symptoms of the virus in mid-August and died soon after. IDPH is also reporting nine non-fatal cases of West Nile virus confirmed this year. Of the nine other human cases, the...
Addison Shopper Hits $9.2 Million Jackpot at Local Jewel-Osco, Store to Receive $92K Bonus
An Addison grocery store shopper struck gold this past weekend, with a $9.2 million windfall from the Illinois Lottery. They matched all six numbers in the Lotto drawing after buying the ticket at Jewel-Osco, located at 140 West Lake St., as reported by ABC7 Chicago. The six winning digits revealed...
"Coolest thing" made in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – A winner has been announced in a contest to determine the "coolest thing" made in Illinois. The Illinois Manufacturers' Association calls the bracket-style contest “Makers Madness.”. “These remarkable manufacturers are the bedrock of our nation and the heart of our community,” said IMA President and CEO...
Illinois State Championships Qualifier Eli Spivak headed to DII Lynn University (2024)
At the 2024 Illinois HS Sectionals, Spivak was the champion in the 500 free, swimming 4:38.72, which qualified him for the 2024 IHSA State Championships. Current photo via Eli Spivak. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many,...
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