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Bat tests positive for rabies, Tazewell County health officials say
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — The Tazewell County Health Department announced Wednesday that it found and tested a bat for rabies in the county. According to a news release from the health department, this is the second year in a row that a bat has tested positive for rabies within the county after another bat […]
Heartland Community College Lincoln enrolling expanded welding courses
LINCOLN, Ill. (WICS) — Heartland Community College Lincoln is now enrolling students in new welding classes. The HCC Lincoln program provides more opportunity for Logan county students while also maintaining the welding skills and industrial technology offerings on the Main Campus in Normal. Lincoln welding classes will be held...
Illinois domestic violence deaths increased 110% in 2023, report shows
A staggering number of people are losing their lives to domestic violence.The number has more than doubled in Illinois in 2023, according to one advocacy group.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe revelation is now leading to more support for stricter laws to protect survivors.Normally the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence doesn't release their annual report until October, but when they noticed that domestic violence homicides increased by 110% in 2023, they told ABC7 they had to take those numbers public."This is such a dramatic increase, we felt like we couldn't wait until October," said Vickie Smith,...
Iconic Vehicle Got Into A Scary Accident On A Popular Illinois Highway
It's been a rough week for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Apparently this past Monday, the iconic vehicle was involved in a crash in Illinois. I have a family member who's obsessed with visiting this thing. No joke, she's probably seen it in person at least over a dozen times. I'm sure right now she's greatly concerned after recent events involving the Wienermobile.
OPRF switches gears after Illinois requires ACT exam for graduation
With an official switch back to the ACT exam, Oak Park and River Forest High School District 209 will be looking to bring in services to help students prepare for the college readiness assessment. “We have outside agencies that will come in and provide ACT support or test prep, just...
2 Best Theaters in Illinois to See the Thrilling New Movie ‘Twisters’
We've been hearing from listeners who went to see the latest Twisters movie this past weekend, and all reviews say it's a must-see. Best Theaters in Illinois for Exciting Action Movies. A recent 'Question of the Day' asked what's one movie that everyone should see at least once and we...
Mike Singletary football card, US currency sheets and gold Rolex among unclaimed property up for auction
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Illinois State Treasurer, Michael Frerichs, will host a preview of unclaimed property set for auction at the Illinois State Fair. Items include a woman’s 18-karat yellow gold Rolex Oyster watch, Mike Singletary and Troy Aikman football cards, uncut sheets of American currency, and a variety of collectible coins, bills, and precious metals.
Defendant doesn't want to be tried with Madigan in corruption case
(The Center Square) – A defendant in the upcoming federal prosecution of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants his own trial separate from Madigan. Defendant Michael McClain, a former state lawmaker and ComEd lobbyist known for his close association with Madigan, has filed a request to sever his trial from Madigan's because Madigan's defense team plans to blame McClain for any wrongdoing. "McClain respectfully seeks severance of his case...
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