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Has There Ever Been a Shark Attack in Illinois?
There is a rare species of shark that can survive in salt and fresh water but did one attack a boy in Lake Michigan near Chicago?. I'm not going to lie, I was watching Shark Week stuff on TV and wondered if there had ever been a shark attack in any bodies of water in Illinois. I know just mentioning it sounds ridiculous, but I have Googled stranger things.
$1.15B Great Lakes dam project enters construction phase
The states of Michigan and Illinois signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cosponsor construction of the $1.15 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project, which will prevent invasive carp and other aquatic nuisance species from entering the Great Lakes, per a July 1 news release from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office.
Here are some safe ways you can beat the heat in Illinois
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As the state gets fully broiled in the summertime weather, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Association of Illinois is sharing tips on how to stay healthy in the heat. Of course, the most important thing is to stay hydrated. You should drink water before, during, and after outside activity. CERT said […]
Yelp claims Illinois has one of the Top 10 Tattoo Shops in the US
IF (and that is a big if) you are going to get a tattoo, why not have one of the best of the best in the US do the tattoo for you? Here is the place Yelp claims is not only the best tattoo shop in Illinois, but one of the ten best in the entire US...
Advocates criticize bid by Illinois power grid operator to skip some federal reforms
Last year federal regulators approved a long-awaited set of reforms designed to ease waitlists for new power sources seeking to come online and deliver electricity to homes and businesses. Such waitlists have emerged as one of the leading barriers to clean energy — including wind and solar power — and the federal reforms were widely viewed as an important step forward. But now PJM ...
Hot Temps, High Humidity Leads to Heat Advisory for Our Area
PADUCAH – The National Weather Service in Paducah says a Heat Advisory remains in effect for all of southern Illinois until 8 Tuesday night. Heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms may...
Illinois Republican delegates admire VP pick J.D. Vance's journey from never-Trumper to Trump ally
MILWAUKEE (CBS) -- Former President Donald Trump on Monday chose U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio to be his vice presidential running mate.Trump announced his VP pick on social media just before he was to accept the presidential nomination at the in Milwaukee on Monday.Among Republican delegates from Illinois, the news went over well—but what they liked about him varied.Some say Vance's age—just 39 years old—brings a youthfulness to the ticket. They also say his book "Hillbilly Elegy," released eight years ago, tells the story of a hurting America that continues to hurt."Hillbilly Elegy" told the story of an American life of struggle and poverty...
NOAA radio station off-air in some Central IL counties
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As Central Illinois braces for the possibility of severe weather Monday night, a NOAA weather radio station is currently offline in certain locations. The WXK-24 Odell station, covering parts of Livingston, Ford and Iroquois Counties, is not on-air as of 4 p.m. The status was first announced just before 3 p.m. Officials […]
Illinois, You’re Using The Center Turning Lane Absolutely Wrong
In 2024, there have been over 500 car crashes in Illinois and 140 in Iowa. It's easy to assume that most of those crashes happen along highways, interstates, and main thoroughfares in cities in towns. The causes of those accidents are hard to find but I'm sure a few of them include people not using the center turning lane incorrectly.
Bizarre Earthquake in Northern Illinois Monday Felt By Hundreds
I've followed earthquakes for decades and cannot remember hardly any earthquakes striking this part of Illinois. It was a jolt that was strong enough to be felt by hundreds and has been confirmed by the USGS. According to the time stamp on the USGS site, this weird north-central Illinois earthquake...
Author Spotlight: Janice Harrington | Ag in the Classroom
Meteorologist Jacob Dickey sits down with Janice Harrington, a local Illinois author and former librarian to hear more about some of her agriculture books and her stories. Connect with Janice on her website here. Some of the books by Janice: Connect more on WCIA.com/agintheclassroom
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