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Don’t Fall Victim to the Latest USPS Text Scam Circulating Illinois
We should all know better by now, but I nearly fell victim to a new package delivery text scam the other day, and I don't want the same thing to happen to you. Here's one thing I can guarantee about me; if you call or text me from a number I don't recognize, I will not answer or respond...ever. My notorious call screening usually saves me from phone scammers, BUT, when I have been waiting for over two weeks for Japanese Beetle traps I desperately need to arrive, receiving a text about a delivery issue almost had me falling hook, line, and sinker into the scammer's trap.
Three tap-ins: Final day of the 93rd Illinois State Amateur Championship
Jul. 19—Three items from Thursday at Atkins Golf Club in Urbana, courtesy N-G staff writer Zach Piatt: Bragging rights Champaign native David Keenan had the best finish of the five local golfers. He played consistent golf for about the first three and a half rounds, sitting at 2 under par overall with just six holes to play. But the former Salt Fork and Parkland College standout played the ...
2 hazardous waste collections planned for October in the stateline
(WIFR) - This fall, two hazardous waste collections will be held in the stateline, giving area communities the chance to safely dispose of unused or leftover hazardous household products. The one-day collections are open 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on:. Saturday, October 12, at Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department,...
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
U.S. Rep Kelly, State Senator Faraci Meet with Locals to Talk about Rural Issues, Including Health Care
ABOVE: State Senator Paul Faraci and Congresswoman Robin Kelly during Thursday afternoon’s Illinois Soybean Association – sponsored rural health discussion at the Gilbert Street Cafe. An early afternoon roundtable took place Thursday (July 18th) at the Gilbert Street Cafe, hosted by the Illinois Soybean Association; designed to discuss...
Heavy rains this past week have all but extinguished drought conditions across Illinois
Rainfall over the next week looks minimal across the Chicago area; heaviest amounts centered from Texas across the Southeast into the Carolinas Heavy rains this past week have all but extinguished drought conditions across Illinois. Precipitation past 7 days How far from normal? July 9 drought map: July 16 drought map:
Illinois GOP Leaders Won’t Commit to Accepting Election Results, Say They Remain Concerned About Fraud
(Produced by Blair Paddock and Amanda Vinicky) Leaders of the Illinois Republican Party declined Thursday to unconditionally accept the results of the upcoming 2024 presidential election, telling reporters they remain concerned about the prospect of fraud. That echoes the position of Republican nominee former President Donald Trump, who has said...
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers coming to Vigo and Monroe counties
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and The Small Business Administration (SBA) are opening Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOC) to help with the damage from the June 25 storms. Starting July 22 at noon businesses and residents can come to one of the DLOC to see if you qualify for a […]
Vigo Co. Parks to add rentable cabins to Hawthorn and Prairie Creek Park
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – After the success of the rentable cabin at Fowler Park, the Vigo County Parks Department is expanding on this concept. It’s now adding a rentable pioneer wagon at Fowler Park, as well as rentable cabins at both Hawthorn and Prairie Creek Park. Vigo County Parks and Recreation Superintendent Adam Grossman […]
Vigo Co. Solid Waste Management suspends free furniture disposal
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – The Vigo County Solid Waste Management facility will no longer accept furniture Monday through Wednesday. Its executive director Karrum Nasser said the facility found out that there were people charging residents to take their furniture to this site. He said that in those cases businesses have to take them to […]
Durbin sentenced for role in death of Dwayne French
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — One of four co-defendants in the case regarding the murder of Dwayne French learned his sentence Friday. Richard Durbin appeared in Vigo County Superior Court 3 Friday morning. Durbin had previously pleaded guilty to a level 3 felony charge of aiding in robbery. Vigo County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt explained at the time of Durbin’s guilty plea that the plea agreement was offered due to Durbin’s role in the incident.
Two arrested in connection to Charleston drug-induced death
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people have been arrested in Charleston in connection to a man’s drug-induced death earlier this summer. Officials with the Charleston Police Department said on social media that on May 26, officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man in the area of 13th Street and Olive Avenue. The man […]
Group of unsheltered people in Bloomington forced to leave encampment by city
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - Ordered by the city, 19 unsheltered people had to pack up camp and leave Constitution Trail near South Gridley Street in Bloomington Wednesday. The camp had been there for a few months, and after residents raised safety concerns, city officials decided to have them removed from the area.
Machinists are needed everywhere to meet manufacturing growth
Manufacturers have been scrambling for workers for years and the need is rising as the baby boomers that disproportionately make up that part of the workforce retire. That's not likely to change soon for businesses like G3 Machining in Bloomington. As you walk into G3 at the corner of Bunn...
ADM, LG Chem joint venture will not move forward in Decatur
CHICAGO (WAND) — ADM and LG Chem announced that a project set for Decatur will not move forward. A signing ceremony was held in 2022 for the joint production of lactic acid and polylactic acid. Lactic acid is widely used in food, feed and cosmetics in addition to industrials like bioplastics.
Danville Bank Building Sells in Auction
DANVILLE — The building adjacent to Towne Centre that houses Old National Bank in downtown Danville has a new owner. The winning bid was $425,000, with a purchase price of $446,250 in an auction that ended Wednesday. The listing on the Ten-X auction website stated the reserve had been...
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