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Check your tickets: Someone hit $1.3M Lucky Day Lotto jackpot in Illinois
A lucky Illinois Lottery winner is $1.3 million richer. Is it you?. The player in question won the Lucky Day Lotto jackpot over the weekend, the Illinois Lottery confirmed, and has one year from the date of the winning draw to claim their prize. According to the Illinois Lottery, the...
Survey: Illinois corn and soybean crops are progressing nicely
(The Center Square) – With a lack of extreme heat or precipitation this summer, the Illinois corn and soybean crops are faring well. According to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture survey, the soybean crop condition was rated 3% very poor, 6% poor, 21% fair, 53% good, and 17% excellent. Soybeans setting pods reached 89%, compared to the 5-year average of 79%. The corn condition was rated 4% poor, 18%...
Forecaster Suggests Missouri & Illinois to Get ‘Worst of Winter’
Be wrong. Oh, please be wrong. A brand new warning about the upcoming winter comes from an online forecaster who's sole purpose is to predict wintry weather. He says that he expects both Missouri and Illinois to get what he describes as the "worst of winter". Oh, boy. This brand...
Aldi Vegetables Sold In Illinois Raised To Class-1 Recall Status
My wife said this to me the other day: "Is it my imagination, or are we getting food recall warnings and notices just about every day lately, and don't most of them have something to do with listeria?" She's not wrong. From deli meat to vegetables, over the last few...
Look Out Swimmers, a Bear Spotted Swimming in this Illinois Lake
When you go swimming in Illinois, you need to understand the dangers in the water. Now, you need to consider the possibility that there are bears swimming in Illinois lakes as a new video share proves. This video was just shared a couple of hours ago by WSIL News 3...
UAW threatens national strike against Stellantis after recent cuts, delaying reopening of Illinois plant
The UAW is threatening a possible national strike against Stellantis, in the wake of what the union says are recent cutbacks at auto plants and unkept promises after signing a new contract following last fall’s historic stand-up strike.
Warning In Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin: If You See A Dryer Sheet In Your Mailbox Leave It There
Summer is coming to an end and that warm humid weather is still here which means the wildlife, and bugs are out again. Those bugs can get annoying... thankfully there might be a solution. A random dryer sheet in your mailbox sounds weird I know...and some people have noticed these dryer sheets in their mailboxes. They actual reportedly work.
Report shows many Illinois communities have forever chemicals in their drinking water
(The Center Square) – A new report shows that forever chemicals, or PFAS, are contaminating drinking water supplies in communities all around Illinois. Research by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) shows that many Illinois communities have levels of PFAS above the proposed limit, including in areas from Mt. Vernon to Metro East to Rockford. The group is calling on Congress to boost funding to tackle what they call a “growing environment and public health crisis.” ...
Rock Springs Conservation to hold Hummingbird Fest Aug 22
August 20, 2024 – The Macon County Conservation District’s annual Hummingbird Festival will place on Thursday, August 22 at Rock Springs Conservation Area. The event, held from 3-6 pm, will be hosted by Vernon Kleen of the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn about various hummingbird species and discover what attracts them to our area.
Decatur approves street restoration, water pits
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Decatur approved several projects at Monday nights’ city commission meeting. They voted through restoring 9.4 miles of roads, plans to improve parking and the purchase of two pits of water — one 11.7 acre pit in Decatur and a 473 acre pit near Harristown. Officials with the city’s […]
Royal BBQ is now open
Two days ago, Royal BBQ opened on Green Street in what was once Nanjing Bistro. The new Campustown restaurant offers Hong Kong-style barbecue and neo-Cantonese dishes seven days a week. Using open fire, Royal BBQ restaurant cooks roasted duck, rosy roast duck, cured chicken, and more. The menu offers cold...
Multiple vehicles involved in Decatur crash
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)- Decatur Police and Fire are on the scene of a multiple vehicle crash near Fairview and King Street in Decatur. Traffic is being blocked on the northbound side of the road while crews clear the scene and investigate what happened. WAND is working to learn more details,...
Sarah Bush Lincoln awarded Magnet Recognition
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — A Central Illinois hospital is getting national recognition. Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon has earned the Magnet Recognition designation. It’s the highest and most prestigious national honor for hospitals or health care organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. SBL President and CEO Kim Uphoff said the hospital […]
Vermilion County father growing sunflowers to combat grief
INDIANOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — One father in Vermilion County is using his heartbreak to create something beautiful. Michael Dokey is using sunflowers to write his daughter’s name in his front yard. After the sudden loss of multiple family members, Dokey took it upon himself to create a living memorial in his front yard. He says […]
Illinois Please Rise for the Chicago National Anthem [VIDEO]
The eyes of the world are on Chicago this week as the Democratic National Convention takes over the United Center and McCormick Place. Comedy Shows Live from Theaters in Chicago for DNC. While the convention is in town, some late-night comedy talk shows are taping their programs from historic Chicago...
Double Black Diamond Solar Farm’s Power Purchased by Google
One of the nation’s largest solar farms that stretches across portions of Sangamon and Morgan Counties is having its power generation purchased by Google. Swift Current Energy, owner of the Double Black Diamond Solar project, announced today that the tech giant had made a tax equity investment in the 800 megawatt solar farm.
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