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L&A Farms opens for ninth annual summer
PARIS, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) – For the ninth straight summer, L&A Farms in Paris, Illinois has opened its sunflower maze. The farm is open to visitors of all ages, and they have a lot more to offer than just flowers. Co-owner Brian Lau says that during the 2020 season, they tracked visitors from 37 different states.
Second Alarm at Channahon, Illinois Refinery: Hazmat Crews Assess 5,000-Gallon Tank
Channahon, IL – A hazardous materials incident at the Ineos Styrolution America refinery, located at 25846 S Frontage Road in Channahon, has been elevated to a second alarm level this afternoon, requiring additional support personnel and resources. The incident reportedly remains contained to the facility and poses no threat...
Peoria Police capture 2 suspects in Friday night business burglary
PEORIA (25News Now) - Police have arrested two people for a reported burglary Friday night at a business in South Peoria. The burglary happened at Economy Auto Body at Southwest Adams Street and Greenlawn Avenue. Police were called shortly after 9 p.m. The suspects, a male and a female, tried...
Beloit Sky Carp resume season after all-star break with 7-3 victory over Peoria Chiefs
Beloit resumed play in the Midwest League on Friday night on a winning note against Peoria, beating the Chiefs 7-3 at Dozer Park in Peoria. Sky Carp shortstop Johnny Olmstead crushed a three-run home run to center field to open the scoring, then third baseman Josh Zamora followed that up with a solo shot of his own to give Beloit a quick 4-0 lead against Peoria’s Brycen Mautz. The Chiefs...
Convicted felon in Pontiac accused of having multiple weapons
PONTIAC – A 59-year-old Pontiac man, who’s a felon, stands accused of possessing multiple guns. Earlier this month, the Livingston County Pro-Active unit investigated William Krolik. According to a news release, Krolik is an alleged gang member and allegedly had multiple weapons. Krolik was arrested by the Livingston...
Midwest Severe Weather: 39 Tornadoes Confirmed from Iowa to Indiana from Storms
Midwest – The recent severe weather from Iowa to Indiana has led to the confirmation of 39 tornadoes, as storm surveys continue. The surveys, conducted by the US National Weather Service offices in Quad Cities, Chicago, and Central Illinois, reveal the widespread impact of the storms from last Monday.
1 from Illinois dies in multi-state Listeria outbreak possibly linked to deli meat: CDC
One person from Illinois has died in a multi-state Listeria outbreak possibly connected to deli meat, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.The CDC said many people in the outbreak reported eating meat sliced at deli counters prior to getting sick. Twenty eight people have been infected in 12 states, including Illinois. All were hospitalized.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOne person died in Illinois and one died in New Jersey.One other person in Illinois fell ill.The CDC said most people who became ill ate deli-sliced turkey and liverwurst from supermarkets and grocery store delis.The...
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