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Pritzker signs law to aid victims of car theft
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed a new law that will make it easier for victims of Illinois car theft to get back on the road. The law allows drivers to replace license plates and registration stickers at no cost if their car has been stolen. The law takes effect on […]
Illinois lawmakers, laborers meet to discuss reauthorizing jobs training bill
Trade workers met with a U.S. congressman in Bloomington on Wednesday to discuss the impact of a federal jobs training bill — and the importance of reauthorizing the bill that is set to expire at the end of the year. U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, alongside State Rep. Sharon...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Ford To Illinoisans With Older Fords Or Mazdas: Stop Driving Now
It's not every day that you see a major auto manufacturer issuing a "Do Not Drive" warning about their cars, then see a competing car company follow suit with a do not drive warning of its own. Even more unusual is the number of vehicles that are included in the warnings from the two car companies.
VCSC says students, staff safe after gun brought to school
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Parents of students at Hoosier Prairie Elementary School received word this morning that a student brought a firearm to school. In a letter to parents, Hoosier Prairie Elementary School Principal Jennifer Nickel assured parents that students and staff are safe and the school is secure. She explained that when a […]
Rides Mass Transit Announces “Maroon Route”
(Robinson) – Rides Mass Transit has announced a new “in town” route in Robinson. According to Regional Supervisor of Rides Mass Transit District, Meredith Cornwell, the “Maroon Route” is ADA-compliant like all of the Rides Mass Transit routes and has been developed to be at specific places at specific times. Some of the stops include The City Park, Wal-Mart, CMH Rural Health Clinic, and Casey’s. See the full list of stops and times below.
McCormick/Goodin campaign releases ‘common sense’ property tax relief plan
INDIANAPOLIS — Jennifer McCormick, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, released her “common sense” property tax relief plan on Thursday, continuing the property tax-related conversation that has occurred throughout the campaign. According to a news release from McCormick’s campaign, officials said that her “responsible” plan provides property tax relief to every Hoosier, stressing that there would be […]
Friends, family, and fans welcome Richard Goodall home
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Richard Goodall has made it back home after his triumphant trip to the America’s Got Talent stage. Goodall found out after Wednesday night’s episode that he will be moving on to the semi-finals of this season. He will be returning to the next round of the live shows when they start on September 13.
Vigo County Sheriff Names New Chief Of Operations
Terre Haute, In. – Vigo County Sheriff Derk Fell has named Lt. Jim Palmer to fill his position as Vigo County Sheriff Department Chief of Operations effective immediately. Palmer has been a member of the department since 1999. He has served in K-9 Division, Criminal Investigations, The Vigo County Drug Task Force, the Vigo County Criminal Activity Task Force, and was assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration as a task force officer. He also was the Assistant Reserve Coordinator, Assistant Commander of the Vigo County Criminal Activity Team, a supervisor with the Vigo County Drug Task Force, wage committee chairman, a team leader on the Vigo County Drone Team, and recently joined the Honor Gaurd Team and served as Leuiteneant of Criminal Investigations. He has also been a member of the Vigo County Emergency Response Team.
Years-old attendance record broken at Illinois State Fair thanks to one artist
A years-old attendance record was broken at the Illinois State Fair's Grandstand this week, with a new performer bringing in the highest number of attendees ever for a concert at the fair. According to organizers, the record was previously set in 2011, when Jason Aldean packed 15,329 seats at the...
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
Thousands in Illinois Have Itchy Bites from Nearly Invisible Pest
I am not a fan of the many cicadas and ticks you find in Illinois, but at least you can see those bugs. There's a nearly invisible one that is apparently responsible for thousands of people in Illinois who are saying they're experiencing super-itchy bites from a pest that you can almost never see.
Illinois’ $4K electric vehicle rebate returns in 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois will offer residents a $4,000 rebate on the purchase of an electric vehicle, beginning in 2025. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will also give a rebate of $1,500 off the purchase on an electric motorcycle. The Illinois General Assembly appropriated $14 million for the rebate program, which opens in mid-January, […]
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Illinois Is Getting Digital Licenses: Here’s How It All Works
We've been keeping an eye on the progress of Illinois House Bill 4592 (HB 4592) for a while now, and because we're technology geeks we're pretty excited that it brings that little plastic card in your wallet into the digital age by allowing us to have our driver's licenses or state IDs on our phones, where we have seemingly everything else.
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