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State Police, local forces driven to curtail road rage
Despite being sixth in population, Illinois barely cracks the top 20 in terms of road-rage incidents, according to a new study. Illinois ranked 19th in road-rage incidents, according to the study by H&P Law. The Land of Lincoln scored 58.7 out of 100 in the study. In comparison, Louisiana led...
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.
High Arsenic Levels: Walmart Recalls Apple Juice Sold In Illinois
Just think about all the different food product recalls we've been hearing about and dealing with over the last few months alone. We've been warned of the dangers of a certain brand of deli meat being possible contaminated with listeria. The recall involving those meat products covered over 7 million pounds of various meats that were produced at a single location. Several deaths have potentially resulted from ingestion of the recalled products.
Get to These W.Central Illinois Disc Golf Courses This Fall
Disc golf is growing in popularity year by year with new courses in new places. All you need is a disc (or a 3 pack starter set: driver, mid-range, putter), a friend or two and a willingness to learn and grow. --Fair Warning-- Disc golf can become addictive. A quick...
Thursday morning water shut off scheduled for portion of Rock Falls
ROCK FALLS, Ill. (KWQC) - A portion of Rock Falls will experience a water shut off. According to the City of Rock Falls Facebook page, beginning Aug. 29 at 7 a.m. water will be shut off at Avenue A from E 5th Street to E 7th Street. The shut off...
Murder Suspect has Trail Date Set
In Sterling, a significant legal case unfolds as Robert A. Ager, 40, faces charges. On August 11th, Roy S. Chavez, 41, was discovered critically injured in his vehicle at CGH Medical Center’s parking lot after being stabbed multiple times. Ager, who pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree...
Summer is nearly over. Time for Roscoe's annual Fall Festival.
The Roscoe Lions Club has finalized plans for the 2024 Roscoe Fall Festival, September 6-8, at Leland Park in Roscoe, Illinois, and is sending large colorful postcards to every home in the area. The first festival was held in 1910 and it has been presented by the Roscoe Lions Club for 54 years.
Water buffalo missing in Des Moines area is found and being treated at ISU animal hospital
The Pleasant Hill water buffalo that escaped slaughter, survived a shotgun blast and led officials on a five-day hunt has now been signed over to the Iowa Farm Sanctuary. The water buffalo, who has been nicknamed PHill by residents, was finally captured Wednesday after escaping Saturday from his owner — who has had...
Fall 2024 Dubuque Wedding & Bridal Expo set for September at Steeple Square
DUBUQUE, IA — The Fall 2024 Dubuque Wedding & Bridal Expo is headed to theSteeple Square Event Centeron Sunday, September 22nd. The expo will host50+ exhibitors ranging from Attire (men's and women’s Formal wear & Casual wear, including shoes and accessories), Jewelry, Salon & Spas, Planning/Coordination, Venues, Catering, Bakery/Desserts, Florists, Decor, Photography, Videography, Photo Booths, Dj's, Hotels, Favors & Gifts, Wineries/Breweries, Officiant's, Entertainment and more.
Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
$483k Awarded to 3 Illinois Cities for Water Supply Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy has awarded $483,790 to three public water supply facilities through the Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program. READ MORE: Illinois and Wisconsin Residents Being Warned of 'Puppy Scam'. According to a press release from the Illinois EPA, these grants are aimed...
Recap of Tuesday Evening’s Storms
Heaviest totals across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. An approaching cold front brings the next chance for scattered thunderstorms, but not everyone is likely to see rain. Upwards of 50% of the metro area may see a shower or thunderstorm by late Friday night. Hi-resolution model snapshot at various times.
As Illinois Receives Praise for Its Cannabis Equity Efforts, Stakeholders Still Working on System’s Flaws
Medical marijuana patients can now purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their allotment, Illinois’ top cannabis regulator said, but smaller, newly licensed cannabis growers are still seeking greater access to the state’s medical marijuana customers. Illinois legalized medicinal marijuana beginning in 2014, then legalized it...
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