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Casey construction accident leaves two workers seriously hurt
CASEY, Ill. (WCIA) — Two construction workers were seriously hurt when the unfinished wooden building frame they were working on collapsed Wednesday morning. The collapse happened at Westside Church of Christ, which has been under renovation all summer long. Upgrades include a 4,500-square-foot addition to the building; the frame of the addition collapsed around 11:30 […]
CITY OF NEWTON ‘BOIL WATER ORDER’
(NEWTON) The City of Newton has a “boil water order” currently in effect for the area of Newton affected by yesterday’s water shut off, due to the water line tie-in work concerning the South Van Buren water main project. The “boil order” is in effect until further notice for the area along South Van Buren Street, from the Homewood Grill to Henry Street, and for Martin Street, from South Van Buren to Liberty Avenue. All patience is appreciated.
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SCORES FROM LAST NIGHT
Olney dropped three matches on the road at Teutopolis. The Lady Tigers lost the varsity match in three close games (25-23, 18-25, 17-25) Taylor Bloomer, Kaitlyn Dowty, Nora Stevens, & Savannah Cycholl. Olney also lost the junior varsity and fresh/soph matches in two games each, The (0-1) Lady Tigers are...
Dim Sum House is open on Green Street
Dim Sum House has opened in Campustown. Located at the corner of Fourth and Green Streets beside Northern Cuisine, the new restaurant is in the same space that used to be unlimited hot pot restaurant Chong Qing House, which has moved inside Hot Wok Express. Before that, the corner restaurant was Lai Lai Wok.
‘Just nothing but harassment’: Rankin residents arrested for dangerous behavior affecting Rt. 9 drivers
RANKIN, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people were arrested in the Village of Rankin following harassment of drivers on Route 9. Some people in town say this wasn’t a one-time instance. One adult and one juvenile were arrested Tuesday afternoon by the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Office following what neighbors are calling dangerous behavior on a major […]
After Blaze in Rivian Parking Lot, Local Fire Dept Does Some EV Fire Myth-Busting
After a fire broke out at a Rivian plant over the weekend, the local fire department is taking the opportunity to dispel myths about electric vehicle fires. "There are many rumors that EV fires cannot be extinguished, or that we have to use specialized chemicals or foam to extinguish them, and that simply isn't true," Matt Swaney, public information officer for the Normal Fire Department in Illinois, tells PCMag.
Chicago-St. Louis passenger rail improvements win America’s Transportation Award for Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that transformational improvements to Chicago-to-St. Louis passenger rail, including the introduction of higher speeds, won top honors among Midwest states in the 2024 America's Transportation Awards in the “Quality of Life/Community Development, Large Project” category. Delivered in 2023 by IDOT under the leadership of Gov. JB Pritzker, the multi-year project on the state’s most popular rail line established 110 mph speeds for the first time in Illinois, helping to better connect communities and major institutions while improving safety, convenience and accessibility.
Vehicle crashes into building in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT)- Evansville police are investigating after a vehicle crashes into a building overnight. The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. in the 400 block of South Governor Street. Officers at the scene say that a vehicle crashed into the Silver Birch assisted living apartments. The driver crashed through a fence then over about 30 […]
Rockford-area lawmakers push for early childhood investment as billions in school funding evaporates
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - In the pool of Illinois’ education budget, the state swims toward an $8 billion drop-off. By the end of September, $122 billion in federal pandemic-era funding dries up. That leaves stateline school districts making tough decisions, including Rockford Public Schools (RPS 205) reducing preschool transportation.
Indy gets federal money to put EV charging stations in underserved neighborhoods
Indianapolis is expected to receive $15 million from a federal grant program to put more electric vehicle charging stations in city neighborhoods. The grant, which U.S. Rep. André Carson and Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Wednesday, will aim to place charging stations in underserved parts of the city. The federal dollars come from...
Rockville Police officer leads effort to bury unclaimed infant
ROCKVILLE, Ind. (WTHI) - A Rockville police officer was able to turn a tragedy into a moment of closure. In May, a 3-month-old child died of malnutrition. The parents were arrested, but the child’s body was never claimed from the county morgue. That’s when Officer Hannah Gentile stepped in to help.
Duke Energy announces scheduled outages in Terre Haute
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A scheduled outage from Duke Energy will affect some Terre Haute customers on August 29. The 333 customers that will be affected were told that crews would be out working from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. District manager Rick Burger says that the planned outage comes after a determination that […]
Baby at center of multi-state search found safe in NW Ohio, police say
HICKSVILLE, Ohio (WTVG) - Police have located a baby in Ohio who was allegedly taken by their father in Indiana, prompting a search Wednesday morning. The Hicksville Police Chief tells 13 Action News an 8-month-old baby girl taken from Fort Wayne has been located and is safe. Fort Wayne police...
Jerry Cox Foundation awards Healthcare Scholarships
The Clemence Elizabeth Cox Scholarship fund through the Jerry L. Cox Foundation has provided many students seeking a career in the medical field with the resources needed to achieve their dreams. The scholarships provide financial assistance to students entering the medical field, as well as, those pursuing advanced degrees in healthcare. Assistance is provided for tuition, books, and other direct educational expenses.
Indiana man arrested for Jan. 6, U.S. Capitol Attack
INDIANAPOLIS — A Clay County man was arrested on Wednesday for his involvement in the January 6 United States Capitol Attack. Nicholas Scott Ingram Hofer, 34, of Carbon, was arrested for assaulting law enforcement and other charges related to his conduct in the 2021 breach. He was charged in the District of Columbia with the […]
Obama hails Harris, slams GOP election tactics in first post-DNC remarks
Former President Barack Obama offered a note of caution to Democrats buzzing over Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, telling donors on Martha’s Vineyard Monday night that the party needs to ramp up its focus – and spending – on down-ballot races across the country.
Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
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