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Bradley students become digitally connected as new school year begins
PEORIA (WMBD Radio) - As a new school year gets underway at Bradley University, students are getting new presents to help with a new initiative. The Digitally Connected Campus Initiative starts its first full-year this year, after a soft rollout last school year. Students receive a 10th-generation iPad enabled to be connected with T-Mobile 5G hotspots on the campus, as well as a Bradley-branded keyboard case.
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
Illinois Police Increasing DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day
Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday. There Will Be More Illinois Police Hitting The Streets During Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that in 2024 we still have...
Why JB Pritzker says Illinois can claim Kamala Harris as native daughter
Long before she strode on stage Monday at the United Center as the Democratic presidential nominee, a very young Kamala Harris toddled around a house in Evanston, 13 miles to the north. Harris, born in California in 1964, owes her Illinois connection to her parents’ careers in academia. After...
Nonprofit launches initiative to empower adopted, foster and kinship students
ICARE4 Adoptive and Foster Families offers specialized training to support mental health success. A new, Chicago-based nonprofit is making strides to improve the futures of Illinois’ adopted, foster and kinship students. Founded in February by Laura Adams, iCARE4 Adoptive and Foster Families is introducing a free online training program...
Live in Illinois? Your Social Security Number Probably Stolen Now
Do you live in Illinois? Then you have a very good reason to be concerned. Thanks to a class-action lawsuit, it's been revealed that a background check company had a data breach which compromised nearly 3 billion social security numbers and includes every single citizen in the Land of Lincoln.
‘The Daily Show’ Takes Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Drinking, Gets Him to Debate Whether ‘The Bear’ Is a Comedy (EXCLUSIVE)
CHICAGO — “The Daily Show” kicks off in Chicago on Monday with Governor J.B. Pritzker taking show correspondent Jordan Klepper around Chicago. And that meant several bars, including The Gman Tavern, Murphy’s Bleachers and Guthries Tavern. While they participated in some daydrinking, Klepper got Pritzker to open up on a few key issues — such as whether Chicago-based Emmy winner “The Bear” should be considered a comedy.DNC Host Tony Goldwyn on Meeting Kamala Harris for the First Time and a Potential Taylor Swift Endorsement: 'Could Be Significant' “I don’t know why it’s in the comedy category, but I got to say it’s...
Illinois quick hits: Fencing added after security breach at DNC
Fencing added after security breach at DNC Work crews have added additional fencing near the site of the Democratic National Convention where protestors breached an area at the United Center Monday. Video shows whole sections of snap-together iron fencing taken down and dragged away by protestors. Within minutes, Chicago police broke out riot gear and swarmed the area, arresting protestors trying to get inside the arena. ...
Escapetown opens second location in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — With a location already open in Peoria, another central Illinois city now also gets to have an escape room business. Escapetown opened its Bloomington location this past Thursday, providing residents with a fun and tricky way to spend their time. Groups have a 60-minute time...
Hoping to prevent tragedies, area firefighters train for grain bin rescues
MCLEAN COUNTY (25News Now) -Two companies, GROWMARK and Nationwide Insurance. are working with rural fire departments to raise awareness about the dangers of grain bin accidents. A Purdue University study found 15 grain bin-related deaths in the U.S. in 2022, and 42 other incidents that did not result in death.
UPDATE: 15-year-old arrested after shooting Tuesday night in South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – A 15-year-old boy is charged with Attempted Murder and multiple weapons charges after allegedly shooting another teenager Tuesday night in South Peoria. Peoria Police says a 16-year-old boy was found lying in an alley with multiple gunshot wounds in the area of Wyoming and Ligonier just after 7:30 P.M.
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
Illinois Police Increasing DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day
Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday. There Will Be More Illinois Police Hitting The Streets During Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that in 2024 we still have...
Special Illinois Painting Class Features A Few Celebrity Tie-Ins
I believe this painting class in Illinois will become very popular because of all the celebrity tie-ins to the event. This IL Painting Class Has Connections To A Famous Clown, Actor, And Musician. This is going to be a really fun day in Illinois. It has several tie-ins with famous...
‘Take it from an actual billionaire’: Democratic governor goes after Trump in his DNC speech
During the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker criticized former President Donald Trump, urging voters to listen to an actual billionaire rather than Trump’s rhetoric.
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