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Whoa. There Was an Earthquake in Illinois This Morning
An earthquake measured at magnitude 3.4 was recorded in Illinois on Monday, July 15, 2024. Illinois is home to all four seasons, storms of all kinds including tornados a little more frequently than we'd expect, but did you know you can experience an earthquake in Illinois, too? Did you feel it this morning?
Car Maker Investing $5 Billion Dollars in Illinois Plant
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty happy when I find that I had $50 that I didn't know about. The concept of $5 billion dollars is beyond my math comprehension. That's the number that a car maker is reportedly investing in a Illinois plant. I saw this news...
Nap? Study Claims 1 Out of Every 3 in Illinois ‘Always Tired’
Boy, do I identify with this one. There's a new study that claims that one out of every three people in Illinois are 'always tired'. I need a nap. How about you?. This is an interesting new study from Talker which sampled a huge amount of people to learn about their energy level (or lack thereof). The big picture takeaway from their questions is that one out of every 3 people say they often or always feel tired even after a good night's sleep. Something is very wrong here.
Alarming Number of Dengue Fever Cases in Illinois, CDC Warns
It might just be the most urgent health issue in America right now and it's especially becoming a big problem for Illinois. The CDC is warning about an explosion of cases of dengue fever and Illinois is among the states with the most incidents. Dengue fever is a virus that...
Two Dead, One Hurt in Friday Crash on Illinois 1 in White County
CARMI – Two people died and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in White County. According to Illinois State Police, the fatal crash happened just after 1 p.m. on Illinois 1 and County Road 1350 North in Carmi. A 2000 maroon Ford Mustang was going...
JALC to Host Saturday Signup on August 3
CARTERVILLE (JALC NEWS) – The fall semester at John A. Logan College is set to begin on Monday, August 12. Registration is currently underway, and walk-in registration starts on August 1. The College will offer a Saturday Sign-up on August 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is designed to help working adults and other individuals who cannot visit the campus during regular business hours. Although walk-ins are welcome, Individuals interested in the Saturday Sign-up can pre-register at www.jalc.edu.
Man facing several charges, accused of stabbing his mom
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - A Paducah, Kentucky man is facing several charges after he allegedly stabbed his mother. According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was called to the 300 block of Oaks Road in Paducah for a physical disturbance at around 3:15 p.m. on July 15. When the deputy arrived, he saw a man threatening a woman with a large knife.
FHLBank Chicago Announces $50 Million in Interest Rate Subsidies to Expand Community Building Impact
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) is providing $50 million in interest rate subsidies to help expand affordable housing, economic development, and community partnerships in Illinois and Wisconsin through its new Community Impact Advance Pilot Program. This Program provides an up to two percent reduction in interest rates on advances, which are secured loans, to help FHLBank Chicago member financial institutions support their customers and amplify the impact they are making in their communities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716310882/en/ Pilot program offered through FHLBank Chicago makes $50 million in interest rate subsidies available to support affordable housing and economic development in Illinois and Wisconsin. The Community Impact Advance is available today to member financial institutions. (Photo: Business Wire)
Union City Police Continue Investigation of Nash Street Shooting
Union City police continue their investigation into a shooting that occurred last Friday morning. Reports said Union City police and Obion County deputies responded to 503 Nash Street and a call of shots fired. At the scene, officers found 31 year old Brandon Morrow lying in a parking lot suffering...
Not-so-good updates on Malachi Moreno and Jasper Johnson
Could we actually see the Kentucky Wildcats miss out on Bluegrass products Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno? Based on the latest recruiting buzz, there’s a real chance it will happen. With the AAU season effectively wrapping up soon with the Nike Peach Jam now underway, it looks like Johnson...
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