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Farina man facing multiple drug charges in Fayette County Court
A Farina man is facing multiple drug charges in Fayette County Court. 58 year old Kent A. Keppler has been charged with multiple counts including Unlawful Possession of more than 15, but less than 100, grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 Felony), Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine (Class X Felony), Methamphetamine Trafficking (Class X Felony), and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Class A Misdemeanor).
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
Storm chances continue over the area through Friday
We will continue to have storm chances through Friday. Today’s forecast says we have a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, but otherwise mostly sunny skies with a high of 87. Then, a chance of showers and storms for tonight with a low of 67. The National Weather...
Illinois Weather: Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Today
Chicago, IL – Residents of Illinois should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms today as a southward sagging cold front moves through the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Chicago issued a forecast at 5:45 AM CDT, predicting that these weather conditions will persist through the day and end early this evening.
Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois Brace for Storms: Hail, Damaging Winds Expected Through 8 PM
Davenport, IA – Residents of Iowa and Illinois are advised to prepare for severe weather today, with storms expected to bring hail and winds exceeding 60 mph through 8 PM. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Marginal Risk warning, indicating occasional rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
2 Best Theaters in Illinois to See the Thrilling New Movie ‘Twisters’
We've been hearing from listeners who went to see the latest Twisters movie this past weekend, and all reviews say it's a must-see. Best Theaters in Illinois for Exciting Action Movies. A recent 'Question of the Day' asked what's one movie that everyone should see at least once and we...
Local filmmakers bring Central Illinois to movie screens
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois is working towards its Hollywood moment. One Danville filmmaker is ready to share his movie that features local actors and locations. He said they created this film independently and the mission was to keep it within the community. Chris Hightower is the co-producer and lead actor of the movie […]
What is an Urban Heat Island?
Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) — On Monday, July 22nd, a few isolated showers and thunderstorms developed in Central Illinois. The rain was very spotty but there was something interesting about these showers, they all developed near or over our biggest population centers. The visible satellite loop above shows storm clouds...
Missouri Highway Patrol: Illinois man drowns in Jefferson County, Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A 33-year-old Illinois man drowned at Rockford Park on Big River in Jefferson County, Missouri. Guadalupe L. Lopez drowned around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, the Missouri Highway Patrol says. Lopez entered the water and went under and was pronounced dead by paramedics.
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