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National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Springfield 6th Street construction to begin Friday, last through Dec.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A $5.4 million street improvement project is coming to Springfield, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday. The project will begin on Friday and impact Sixth Street from Stanford Avenue to Ash Street. Goals include resurfacing, replacing pavement and traffic signals, and upgrading sidewalks. IDOT said construction is expected to wrap […]
Five Rotary Clubs in Springfield area announce new presidents
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Rotary clubs in Springfield have announced their new presidents for the 2024-25 year:. Rotary members work globally to improve lives by promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water and sanitation, supporting education and mothers and children, growing local economies, and protecting the environment.
Kentucky Amazon workers to join Illinois Teamsters on strike amid ‘unfair labor practice’ charges
Situated at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Amazon's KCVG air Hub facility reportedly began organizing with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) "earlier this year," according to a news release.
Springfield ‘Friday Night Jazz & Blues’ concert lineup announced for August
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield Area Arts Council announced its “Friday Night Jazz & Blues” concert series lineup for August. Formerly known as “Uptown Friday Night,” the year-round program was rebranded as “Friday Night Jazz & Blues” in 2021. Jazz and blues bands ranging from local to national level have all taken part in […]
ImpactLife celebrates 50 years of saving lives through blood donation
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Think back 50 years to 1974. Richard Nixon resigned, Hank Aaron surpassed Babe Ruth with his 715th home run, and one organization was getting its start saving lives through blood donation. ImpactLife celebrated its golden anniversary Tuesday with a Greater Springfield Chamber of...
Round Room's $3M backpack giveaway aims to ease back-to-school costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Round Room (a Verizon authorized retailer) is giving away $3M worth of FREE backpacks at its 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event on Sunday, July 28. Round Room hopes to alleviate some of the financial burden associated with back-to-school season. Select stores...
Mannheim Steamroller coming to Springfield
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Mannheim Steamroller is bringing their 2024 Christmas tour to the UIS Performing Arts Center on December 21. Founded by Grammy Award winner Chip Davis, the group is celebrating over 35 years of touring with the annual Christmas show. “I remember when I came...
Altamont City Council Approves Contract For Sanitation Services
The Altamont City Council met for their regular meeting Monday and acted on a few different items. The Council voted to deny commercial use for 208A North Tenth St., in accord with the zoning board recommendation. They also voted to approve publishing of request for alternate proposal regarding sale of 107 North Main Street. The deadline for submission is Aug 8th at 9am.
Patrick Pfingsten To Take Over Springfield’s Morning News
Illinois political reporter Patrick Pfingsten has been named the new host of Mid-West Family Broadcasting’s Springfield’s Morning News on 92.7 WMAY. Serving as a fill-in on WMAY since 2022, he replaces interim host Mike Wennmacher starting on July 29. Pfingsten’s journalism career started at WDWS in Champaign, where...
Kittens! – Meow Mobile’s Cats of the Week
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – If you are yearning for a new wee one (or two!), Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center is experiencing a kitten boom. Asics, Piglet, Roo, Scorpio, and Superman are just a few of the MANY babies currently waiting for their forever homes. The adorable itty bitties go home spayed/neutered (must meet weight requirement), microchipped, and vaccinated appropriate to age, for only $50 each. We highly recommend two! Adopting two kittens provides double the joy for you and provides two fur babies with a lifelong playmate and snuggle buddy, which greatly reduces anxiety and boredom. It is sincerely a win-win-win!!!
Are Illinois Construction Zone Speed Limits Enforced With No Workers Present?
Driving through Illinois, I often find myself questioning whether construction zone speed limits are enforced when no workers are present. On one such drive, curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to find out. Construction zones typically have reduced speed limits to ensure worker safety and prevent traffic...
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.
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