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Bret Bielema leads seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field
Let’s just say Bret Bielema won’t be on The Voice anytime soon. The Illini’s head coach led a rousing rendition of Take Me Out To The Ballgame during the seventh inning stretch Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. It was part of the Cubs’ Illini Night. Illinois...
2024 John Deere Classic tee times, TV coverage, viewer's guide
Ladies and gentlemen, start your (tractor) engines! The PGA Tour is back in the Quad Cities for the John Deere Classic, featuring two-time event winner Jordan Spieth, last year’s victor Sepp Straka and Jason Day for the first time since 2011. This will be Spieth’s first time competing in...
Georgetown-Ridge Farm Band to March in Champaign County Freedom Celebration Parade
GEORGETOWN — When Paige Smith became the Georgetown-Ridge Farm school district’s band director a few years ago, her goals included increasing the marching band numbers and once again traveling to area parades and events. “We haven’t because we’ve been so small,” Smith said of the travel aspect....
Gaming Club gives kids a summer space
MENDOTA – One statement said by Mendota residents a gazillion times over the years is, “There is nothing for the kids to do during summer vacation.”. Although there are options such as the Mendota Pool, events at Graves-Hume Public Library, sports such as Mendota Area Youth Soccer, Mendota Matadors baseball, and basketball camps, and others, sometimes kids want to switch it up.
Active boil orders in and around the Quad Cities
MOLINE, Ill. — Boil water advisories warn residents that they should not drink or consume tap water without boiling it first because of a risk of potential illness. A boil water advisory is typically issued when the water supply could be contaminated following an equipment failure, leaking or broken pipes, or insufficient disinfectant in the water supply.
Illinois basketball loses big commitment from 4-star guard
Bad news broke on Monday afternoon, as the Illinois basketball team lost a key piece to the future. Positive vibes had been the only thing flowing in the Illini recruiting atmosphere. Things were going way too well for the Orange and Blue, but don’t worry, what goes up must come down.
Ballot challenges filed against RFK Jr., Springfield congressional candidate
The Illinois State Board of Elections received a slew of ballot challenges July 1, including several presidential candidates and a local congressional candidate. Records from the state election board show a Springfield resident is behind the challenge to 27-year-old Chibu Asonye, running as a Green Party candidate in Illinois Congressional District 13. The Champaign resident entered the race at the end of June and joins U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, and Republican challenger Josh Loyd.
2 water main breaks reported in City of Chenoa leaves area without water
CHENOA – Two water main breaks caused the City of Chenoa to lose access to water Tuesday afternoon. According to a post on the city’s Facebook page Tuesday, the area experienced two reported water main breaks around noon. “The town will be without water until repairs are made,”...
Community solar: Evanstonians are helping flip the switch to renewable energy
If you live in Evanston and get an electric bill from ComEd, there Is an easy way to go solar and contribute to a shift away from climate-heating carbon emissions in Illinois. There are no upfront costs. You don’t need a sunny rooftop. You can live in a condo, and you can even rent.
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
Nearly 150 new Illinois ZIP codes added to high-risk lead testing list
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Starting this month, 1-, 2- and 3-year-old children living in nearly 150 communities in Illinois will need their blood screened for lead, a test that wasn't previously required in those parts of the state.The Illinois Department of Public Health announced an expanded list of high-risk ZIP codes this year, including more than a dozen in Cook County, increasing mandatory testing for lead exposure of children who live within those areas. A total of nearly 1,200 ZIP codes in Illinois now are considered high-risk for lead exposure."There is no safe level of lead in the blood," said Illinois...
Illinois officials issue annual reminder on firework safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — With the Fourth of July just two days away, state officials are again pleading with revelers to leave fireworks to the professionals. It’s an annual reminder issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, each warning of the different consequences of using […]
Here's what Illinois' ‘largest' July 4 fireworks display will look like, suburban mayor reveals
A suburban Chicago village is ready to celebrate Independence Day with what's being called the largest Fourth of July fireworks show in Illinois, and crews began setting up Tuesday to get it all ready. "I am excited," said Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn. "This is one of my most favorite holidays...
Justice Thomas: Of course, the AR-15 is legal under Second Amendment
Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas showed his hand on Tuesday on the issue of whether AR-15-style rifles are legal. His Second Amendment analysis: They are. In a brief dissent related to an Illinois ban on the “assault weapon,” Thomas said that the overwhelming popularity of the firearm, coupled with its non-military operation, makes it […]
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