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Wilmot Sprint Is All Zach Raidart
WILMOT, Wis. — Four caution flags during the last half of the feature failed to keep Zach Raidart from winning his first 20-lap Wisconsin AutoMeter Powered by Gandrud Performance Catalyst Exhibits Wilmot Raceway WingLESS Sprints feature of the season. Raidart held serve wire-to-wire despite yellows at the halfway point,...
Northeast Indiana Faces Heat & Storms, Index Reaching 105°F by Tuesday
Fort Wayne, IN – Northeast Indiana is set to experience an escalating heat wave this week, with temperatures expected to climb significantly. Today’s highs range from 85°F to 92°F, with heat indices around 90°F. Conditions are forecast to intensify Monday and Tuesday, with peak temperatures expected to reach between 89°F and 97°F.
This NFL Star Wants to Help Dolton Lunch Lady Who Stole $1.5 MILLION Worth of Chicken Wings!
CHICAGO, IL — A former school worker from Illinois, convicted of stealing $1.5 million worth of food, primarily chicken wings, has received unexpected support from an NFL player. Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Tackle Chris Jones recently made headlines with his offer to pay for the stolen chicken wings in an attempt to secure the release of Vera Liddell from prison.
Century Mall in Merrillville, IN: From Bustling Shops to Empty Halls
Inception and Development: Commercial Expansion Plans in Merrillville, IN (1977-1979) Bass Financial, a Los Angeles real estate developer, initiated Century Mall‘s construction in September 1977. Located in Merrillville, Indiana, the project targeted the rapidly expanding commercial corridor in Northwest Indiana. The mall was planned as a single-story enclosed shopping center with 415,000 sq ft of leasable space.
Electric vehicles catch fire at Rivian’s Normal plant
NORMAL (25News Now) - Normal Fire Department (NPD) crews battled a blaze at the Rivian plant parking lot Saturday night. NFD spokesperson Matt Swaney said fire crews were called to Rivian’s Normal plant just before 9:45 p.m. for a reported vehicle fire. He said there is an unspecified number of vehicles damaged by the incident.
Richardson Adventure Farm reveals this year's design for 'world's largest corn maze'
CHICAGO - Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, known for the "world's largest corn maze," is back this fall with a new theme. Each year Richardson's 28-acre corn field is trimmed into a new design with nearly 10 miles of trails to navigate. The 2024 Adventure Maze pays homage to...
13-year-old girl from Gary, Indiana, missing for nearly 2 weeks, family says
Family and friends of a missing teen from Gary organized a search party for her on Saturday.Dalia Guerrero is wracked with worry. She says her 13-year-old granddaughter, Ja'Niyah McMichael, has been missing for nearly two weeks.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"Just reach out. We just need to know you are okay," Guerrero said. "If somebody does have her, please just let her go."The family says Ja'Niyah was last seen on the evening of August 11 at the Gary, Indiana, home she shares with her mother, Jasmine McMichael, and her siblings.The home where the teen was last...
West Nile Virus Detected in Morris
Mosquitoes in Morris, Illinois, have tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Grundy County Health Department reports. These are the first positive cases in the county this year, with mosquitoes collected in mid-August. As summer ends, residents are urged to continue precautions against mosquito-borne viruses. Recommendations include avoiding outdoor activities...
Sunday is an Air Pollution Action Day in Illinois. Here's what that means
Sunday has been declared an Air Pollution Action Day in several Chicago-area counties, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency said, citing elevated ozone levels. In Illinois, an Air Pollution Action Day is issued when air quality is forecasted to be at or above the Orange or “Unhealthy/Sensitive Groups” category for two or more consecutive days. Similarly, an Air Quality Alert was set to go into effect for McHenry, Lake, Kane, DuPage, Kendall, Grundy, Cook and Will counties starting at midnight Saturday through midnight Sunday.
Richardson Farm pays homage to John Deere with 28-acre corn maze
SPRING GROVE, Ill. (WIFR) - A McHenry County Farm honors the memory of John Deere with a 28-acre corn maze. In 1836, John Deere invented the self-scouring steel plow, revolutionizing agriculture in the U.S. and around the world. This year, Richardson Farm, 909 English Prairie Rd. in Spring Grove, remembers Deere with the “World’s Largest Corn Maze.”
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Prep sports recap for Aug. 23, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The high school football season in Illinois officially kicks off on Aug. 30. But some teams got a jump start on the season playing ‘Week Zero’ games Friday night. The Illinois High School Association now allows teams to play limited scrimmages against an opponent. Each team is allowed 12 offensive plays […]
Public service campaign blasts Kamala Harris’ electric vehicle agenda
(The Center Square) – It is Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s lofty goal to have one million electric vehicles on Illinois roads in less than six years, and now a public service campaign is critical of his political party’s EV agenda. The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has launched an ad campaign called “Driver’s Seat” that highlights Vice President Kamala Harris’ support for a 100% ban on sales of new gas cars in the U.S. The campaign is part of AFPM’s eight-figure issue campaign to...
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
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