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Photos: Sweet Corn Circus brings big crowds to Uptown Normal
Highlights from the Sweet Corn Circus in Uptown Normal on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The annual event features performances by ISU's Gamma Phi Circus and Iron Spirit Pro wrestling, plus some delicious corn and local vendors. The festival continues Sunday. Here are highlights from Saturday's action at the Sweet Corn...
Body Recovered In The Illinois River Near Oglesby; Being Linked To Rollover Crash On I-39 Bridge
A wild, tragic few moments Sunday morning on the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge carrying Interstate 39 over the Illinois River near Oglesby. A body was located yesterday (Sunday) morning below the I-39 bridge. The victim's identity hasn't been made public and the death is part of an ongoing investigation. What's...
Galesburg Waste Management routes to start early Monday, Tuesday due to heat
GALESBURG, Ill. (KWQC) - Waste Management’s routes will begin 30 minutes early in Galesburg on Monday and Tuesday due to forecasted high temperatures, the city said. Residents are asked by the city to have trash placed at their curb by 5:30 a.m. The rest of the week is expected...
Charles Morris of Bloomington remembered for decades-long fight for racial justice
A civil rights pioneer from Bloomington is being remembered as a respected and thoughtful leader who fought for racial justice for decades. Longtime Illinois State University faculty member and community leader Charles Morris died recently at age 92. Morris told WGLT in a 2023 interview he’s seen great progress toward...
Air quality alert issued for Chicago area with ‘unhealthy' levels due to ozone
An air quality alert was in effect Monday for multiple Chicago area counties amid dangerous heat and humidity levels. The alert, from the National Weather Service, was initially issued Sunday and applies to Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage, Central Cook, Kendall, Grundy and Northern Will Counties. "The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency...
UPDATE: Springfield Police share more information on woman found dead Sunday
8/26 UPDATE: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Springfield Police have shared more information about a woman found dead Sunday on 5th Street. Officers arrived to scene around 9 a.m. Springfield firefighters pronounced the woman dead at the scene. Officers on scene said there did not appear to be any trauma to the body. Springfield Police detectives […]
GasBuddy: Peoria prices still dropping ahead of Labor Day weekend
PEORIA, Ill. – Average gas prices in Peoria have dropped nearly four cents a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.66 on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 148 stations in Peoria. Peoria prices are just over nine cents lower than a month ago, and roughly 26.5 cents...
Man sent to the hospital after driving truck into ravine
Man sent to the hospital after driving truck into ravine.
Dangerous late season heat wave early week
We’ve issued First Alert Weather Days through Tuesday night for intense heat and humidity. Highs Monday and Tuesday will be in the mid to upper 90s with heat index values ranging 105-115. Highs will continue in the low 90s through Thursday before cooler and less humid weather arrives just in time for Labor Day weekend. Stay hydrated and stay safe.
Traffic Touchpoint: Week of Aug. 26
QUAD CITIES, Ill., Iowa (KWQC) - A complete list of traffic alerts in the Iowa and Illinois TV6 viewing area. Alerts are ordered by which day they begin. TV6 will continue to update this weekly list as more alerts pop up. Have a traffic alert? Let us know at news@kwqc.com.
Spooky Season Arrives Early: Halloween Décor Hit Illinois Shelves
I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into Home Depot in Rockford this week—Halloween decorations were already out in full force!. It’s still August, Summer is still here, but I guess we've decided to just fast forward to Halloween?! I'm here for it, but how early is REALLY too early?
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...
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
Union leaders push for sports stadium funding from taxpayers
A rendering of the inside of the Chicago Bears’ proposed lakefront stadium. Union leaders in Illinois are suggesting that they’ll push Gov. J.B. Pritzker for taxpayer funding of new professional sports stadiums in Chicago. The Illinois General Assembly did not approve spending on proposed Chicago sports facilities this...
East Peoria police: A man was threatening to jump off a bridge. Officers talked him out of it
Editor's note: If you are experiencing depression or thoughts of suicide, help is available. Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. East Peoria police officers were dispatched to the Cedar Street Bridge after receiving a report of someone sitting on the edge of the bridge late Saturday night. The 19-year-old man moved to...
Triple digit heat indices likely across northern Illinois Monday & Tuesday
The cool weather from last week is a thing of the past as temperatures climbed over the weekend. In the end, the Rockford Airport peaked in the upper 80s Saturday afternoon, then right at the 90-degree mark Sunday. When you factor in humidity levels, heat indices registered in the mid...
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