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1st human case of West Nile Virus in Illinois in 2024 reported in suburban Cook County, IDPH says
A person in suburban Cook County possibly has the first human case of West Nile Virus in Illinois this year.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting the case in a preliminary manner.The department said it's waiting for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to confirm the case.There were 119 human cases of West Nile Virus reported in Illinois last year.READ MORE | Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Hoffman Estates, downstate Morgan County
GRAPHIC: Midwest is home to less than 10% of Hispanic farmers
According to the latest Census of Agriculture, the Midwest is home to less than 10% of the country’s farmers who identify as Hispanic. This makes it the region with the second-lowest Hispanic representation among farmers, behind only the Northeast. Nationwide, Hispanic farmers total 112,379, representing only 3% of all...
Appellate attorneys for state argue circumstantial evidence ‘overwhelms’ any potential errors in Bliefnick case
QUINCY — The appellate attorneys for the people of the state of Illinois in the appeal case for convicted murderer Tim Bliefnick have filed a response brief in the Office of State Appellate Defender, Fourth District, arguing that a new trial is unnecessary. The 36-page brief was prepared by...
Operation Back to School provides financial aid for veterans
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Operation Back to School returns for third year with financial aid for Indiana veterans. This program provides financial assistance to Indiana veteran families experiencing financial difficulty. It offers $500 per qualified dependent for back-to-school supplies and other school-related expenses. Those wanting to apply must provide multiple forms of documentation proving […]
Around 400 kids learn what its like to be a police officer
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Hundreds of local children are learning what it’s like to be a police officer. About 400 kids are taking part in the Junior Police Academy in Vigo County. The summer camp is for children ages 10 through 12. The kids are learning about various topics this week, including K-9’s, firearm […]
Northeast Community Fund to host 55th Anniversary Celebration July 24th
July 17, 2024 – Northeast Community Fund is hosting an anniversary celebration on July 24th to celebrate 55 years of service to the community. The event will be held from 2pm to 5pm at the facility at 839 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. There will be family friendly activities from the Children’s Museum of Illinois and DJ performances by Y103’s Terrence “TAT” Taylor.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jul. 18 – Jul. 21
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Krannert Center Uncorked with Decadents at Krannert Center for Performing Arts. Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Krannert Center for...
2024 C-U Folk & Roots tickets and lineup announced
The Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival has unveiled its first round of lineup announcements and began selling tickets for the 2024 event, scheduled from October 3rd through October 5th. National touring artists such as Jerron Paxton, Sunny War, Eddie Barbash with Kasa and Friends, Hannah Juanita, Black Opry, Dallas Ugly, Nikki D & the Browns, and Adrian and Meredith will be gracing the stages. This year’s festival promises a rich blend of talent, showcasing a variety of genres and musical styles.
Bloomington tells homeless people sleeping along Constitution Trail to relocate
Around 100 people in Bloomington-Normal are unsheltered, according to estimates from a McLean County Housing Coalition. The City of Bloomington is dispersing roughly 40 of them who’ve been living in tents along Constitution Trail, said Director of Community Outreach Steve Tassio with Home Sweet Home Ministries' homeless shelter [HSHM].
Peoria High to be among the first schools in Illinois playing girls flag football
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Peoria High is the oldest high school in Illinois but it will be one of the new kids on the block this fall. It will be among the first schools to field a girl’s flag football team competing in the Illinois High School Association’s newest sport. The IHSA is adding girls […]
'One pill can kill' | Drugs laced with xylazine on the rise in Indiana
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — A new study reveals Indiana is now among the top 20 states that had the highest use of fentanyl laced with xylazine. That's according to a new study by Millenium Health that reveals 21% of urine samples tested in Indiana that were positive for fentanyl were also positive for xylazine samples.
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