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Road repair continues on Illinois 41 between Galesburg and Abingdon. Here’s the plan
Road improvements to Illinois 41 between Galesburg and Abingdon are expected to continue for at least the next two weeks. Paul Wappel, public information officer for the Illinois Department of Transportation, tells WGIL construction crews are milling a 6-mile stretch of Illinois 41 south from Galesburg before seal work starts next week.
State bill encourages small market stores
Illinois State Senator Doris Turner made her official visit to Grab ’n’ Grow Greenhouse on Tuesday, July 23. Turner was visiting the self-checkout greenhouse and small farmer’s market store, located at 1235 Sauer Road in Riggston, as part of her tour on her bill SB3219. According to...
Casey’s, GPM Open First 16 State-Funded EV Chargers in Illinois
The first four electric vehicle (EV) charging sites under the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s Driving a Cleaner Illinois program have opened, IEPA Interim Director James Jennings announced on Wednesday. Sites include chargers at three Casey’s locations installed by grantee Francis Energy and one Fas Mart convenience store installed by grantee GPM Midwest.
Multiple Gold Bar Schemes in Illinois – Cost Victims Millions
The FBI has issued warnings that this scam was becoming more prevalent and now there are multiple cases in Illinois where gold bar schemes have cost victims millions in precious metals and cash. Earlier this year, the FBI issued a bulletin advising caution about perpetrators that especially targeted the elderly....
Illinois Conservation Police Seek Who Shot And Killed Bald Eagle
A majestic bald eagle was shot and killed in Illinois recently and officers are looking for who did it. Back on June 12th, Illinois Conservation Police were called about an injured Bald Eagle near the town of Camden in Schuyler County. That's about 30 miles south of Macomb. Conservation officers...
Illinois Congressman Sorensen Makes Statement on Layoffs at John Deere in Illinois
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to news that John Deere will lay off workers in the Quad Cities area. “The decision to lay off employees from John Deere is a punch in the gut to my friends and neighbors here in the Quad Cities,” said Sorensen. “My heart goes out to everyone impacted by these layoffs, from UAW members to those salaried at company headquarters. Deere & Co. has a history nearly as old as this state and it brings so much pride to us here in Illinois. I stand in solidarity with those let go and others who question their future. I remain committed to doing everything I can to create opportunities, make it easier for businesses to thrive here, and to ensure that the Quad Cities remains a warm and welcoming place to settle down, raise a family, and succeed.”
World’s Worst Time Traveler Says Illinois to Be Invaded by Venus
If a self-proclaimed time traveler is correct (doubtful), everyone in Illinois should begin to prepare for an invasion from Venus. There's a good reason to not lose any sleep over this prediction though. If you're not familiar with Eno Alaric, he's one of the more well-known (alleged) time travelers on...
Local Zip Codes on List for High-Risk Levels of Lead in Tap Water
The Illinois Department of Public Health recently released a list for high-risk zip codes in Illinois at risk for pediatric lead poisoning. The high-risk ZIP codes in St. Clair County include: 62059, 62201, 62202, 62203, 62204, 62205, 62206, 62207, 62220, 62223, 62226, 62232, 62239, 62240, 62243, 62255, 62257, 62258, 62264, 62282, 62289.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild Show this weekend
A quilt show makes its return this weekend. The Piecemakers Quilt Guild Show takes place once every two years, in part, because of the time and effort and artistry it takes to make a quilt. Find out more about the show with co-chairs Annette Pickrel and Rhonda Kistler, who talked with Will Stevenson on Galesburg's Evening News.
Revitalization construction hits hard for downtown Rock Island businesses
Many store and restaurants in downtown Rock Island say revitalization construction right at their front door is impacting business operations. Rock Island City Engineer Michael Kane says construction workers found issues underground resulting in delays. “The bedrock was a little bit higher than what was anticipated by the consulting engineer...