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Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Damaging Winds, Isolated Hail Expected in Southeast Illinois Until 8PM
Lincoln, IL – Southeast Illinois residents should brace for severe thunderstorms this Thursday afternoon, with damaging winds and potential tornadoes in the forecast. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch effective from 1:10 PM EDT until 8:00 PM EDT. Scattered damaging winds up to 70 mph are likely, with isolated large hail events up to 1 inch in diameter possible. A tornado or two may also occur.
Latest Digital Scams in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Target Elderly & Lonely
The Tri-State area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin has seen an increase in internet-based scams recently. According to Dubuque police, victims are targeted through Bitcoin ATMs and fake tech support pop-ups. In fact, these scams are beginning to gather steam across the United States. Understanding these scams and knowing how to protect yourself can help keep your finances and personal information secure.
ILLINOIS PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT FROM RICHLAND COUNTY, SPENT TIME IN THE EDWARDS COUNTY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Illinois Principals Association (IPA) has announced that Mrs. Cris Edwards, the principal of Richland County Elementary School in Olney, will assume the role of President of the IPA for the 2024-2025 school term. Edwards, a member of the Illinois Principals Association since 2007, has held various leadership positions within the organization. She recently served as the State Director for the Wabash Valley region, a member of the IPA Board of Directors, and was honored as the Illinois Elementary Principal of the Year in 2023. Her contributions to education have been recognized through accolades such as the Wabash Valley “Reaching Out & Building Bridges” award in 2021 and the Wabash Valley Herman Graves award in 2019.
Study shows insecticides linked to Wisconsin monarch butterfly decline
The monarch butterfly is one of the most recognizable species in North America. But, the iconic orange and black insect is getting harder to find in Wisconsin. A newly released study shows a link between the decline of butterflies and the use of agricultural insecticides in the Midwest. “Both butterfly...
Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too.
CHARLESTON, Ill. – Brice Fritz was naked, strapped down to a chair in a jail cell when a staff member monitoring her via video delivered 80,000 volts of electricity through the stun cuff on her leg. “I felt like I was being electrocuted,” Fritz told the Illinois Answers Project,...
Illinois Governor: No Time for Bears to Pitch a Stadium Deal to Legislature in 2024
Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker said there’s no chance the Bears can get a deal for a new stadium in 2024. Not if they want to fund it with taxpayer money at least. Pritzker anticipates that the Bears proposal will have to wait until Spring of 2025, telling NBC Sports, “if there was a proposal put on the table that could get done, you couldn’t actually get it done during the veto session.”
Popular Illinois Music Festival Hosts Adopt A Portapotty Contest
A music festival in Illinois is hosting a really fun contest where fans win a chance to adopt a porta-potty. Adopt A Portapotty Contest At Illinois Music Festival. My favorite music festival of all time is an annual event right here in Illinois. It's Riot Fest. I've been going for several years now. Not only do they have great live bands but there's also amazing food, beverages, and other entertainment.
Illinois Now Has Cannabis Dispensary Located On Boat Dock
The newest cannabis dispensary in Illinois is located on a lake and offers dockside service. I'm going to step out on a limb to say I think this legal recreational marijuana thing has worked out okay for Illinois. Okay, I'm just kidding, it's frickin' huge. Millions and millions of dollars have been generated in just a handful of years.
Following the Family Legacy: West Prairie’s Owen Torrance Elected to State FFA Officer Team
Back in June, Good Hope’s Owen Torrance was elected to the 2024-25 Illinois FFA State Officer Team. Torrance grew up on a fifth-generation sheep and grain farm which he credits for kickstarting his passion for agriculture and FFA. For Torrance, being a member of FFA has helped him carry on a family legacy.
Was Another Alligator Spotted Swimming In Illinois Pond?
A mysterious creature was spotted in a pond in Illinois and you might be surprised with what they found. Witnesses Spot Strange Animal Swimming In Illinois Pond. I'm not sure why, but these kinds of stories fascinate me. Maybe, it's the thrill of the mystery. I'm talking about when residents of Illinois spot a strange and unknown creature. I do prefer it when there is an answer to the question as opposed to being unsolved.
Get outside, get learning at fall 2024 Illinois Master Naturalist conference
URBANA, Ill. — The very nature of nature is that it is always changing. Seasons come and go, birds flit in and out of view, and water ebbs and flows constantly moving downstream. Master Naturalist volunteers are invited to stay up to date on nature’s news by attending the 2024 University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist Conference this fall in western Illinois.
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...
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